The CBA career of Cui Xiaolong has been full of ups and downs from the start. He was selected by the Jiangsu men's basketball team at a young age, and it was Li Nan, the coach at the time, who pushed for this draft pick. To be honest, Cui Xiaolong's entry into the CBA was not smooth sailing, with his state always somewhat fluctuating. As we all know, CBA games are not as simple as we might imagine; they are fiercely competitive and high-pressure, especially for a young player. Whether he can quickly adapt to the game rhythm and find his position directly affects his professional prospects. Cui Xiaolong is not an ordinary player. Although his initial performance was somewhat unstable, he successfully entered the national team, especially during Guo Shiqiang's coaching period, when he also made it onto the Chinese men's basketball team roster. This achievement is something to be proud of for any young player. In recent seasons, however, Cui Xiaolong's performance seems to have faltered, with frequent mistakes that have even led some to label him a "problem player." In one game, his average number of turnovers was as high as 2.7, which is quite a headache. What is most surprising is that since December 25, 2024, Cui Xiaolong seems to have "disappeared," at least in the sense that his name is no longer visible on the 12-man list of the Jiangsu men's basketball team, and there are even rumors that he has left the team. It's not surprising that people are paying attention, given that Cui Xiaolong's Class B contract is about to expire, and it will be very difficult for the Jiangsu men's basketball team to keep him. Is Guangdong Southern Tigers also eyeing him? Guangdong Southern Tigers currently has obvious shortcomings in their guard line, especially with the issue of substitutes for their main guard Xu Jie, which is not a small problem. You may remember that Guangdong Southern Tigers introduced a small foreign aid last year, but there is still a shortage of guard rotation. The addition of Cui Xiaolong would just fill this gap, bringing hope to Guangdong Southern Tigers. Guangdong Southern Tigers and Jiangsu men's basketball team have a good relationship, having had multiple player trade collaborations in the past, with a natural tacit understanding between them. Therefore, if Guangdong Southern Tigers is interested in Cui Xiaolong, they have a good chance of bringing him into the team. Cui Xiaolong is not just being pursued because he is a "cast-off" from Jiangsu men's basketball team; his court performance still has many bright spots. His scoring ability on the offensive end is well-known, and his passing vision and ability can also help the team. Although his turnover problem is significant, for a team pursuing the championship, if they can polish him under the right tactical system, Cui Xiaolong's potential is definitely worth investing in. For Jiangsu men's basketball team, facing the possibility of Cui Xiaolong leaving, emotions are undoubtedly complex. Cui Xiaolong's departure means the team must readjust its lineup. While trading Cui Xiaolong can recover some costs from a financial perspective, it is also a significant loss from the perspective of team development. Cui Xiaolong is still young with limitless potential, and no one can say for sure whether he will be able to perform at his best in the future. It is precisely because of this that other championship-contending teams have started to make moves, targeting him. Each team has different goals and strategic layouts, and it's genuinely unclear who will come out on top. Some netizens commented, "Cui Xiaolong is so young, with plenty of room for technical improvement. I sincerely hope he can find a suitable team and play a bigger role." Another netizen said, "If Guangdong Southern Tigers can really bring him in, it would be a significant reinforcement, not just for the guard line, but the entire lineup would become more complete." However, there are also netizens who are not optimistic: "To be honest, with so many turnovers, if Cui Xiaolong joins Guangdong Southern Tigers, it might affect the team's rhythm, considering how much Guangdong focuses on details." It is clear that everyone has various thoughts about Cui Xiaolong's future, with supporters and skeptics alike. So, will Cui Xiaolong really be able to find a new stage and break through his current bottleneck? The CBA transfer market is always complex and changeable, and the interests involved in trades go beyond just the players' performances. Each team needs to find a balance between lineup matching, tactical system optimization, and salary space considerations. Jiangsu men's basketball team certainly does not want to let Cui Xiaolong go easily, but if they can gain more resource support from the trade, it might be a helpless move. The outcome of this game of wits is unpredictable. But one thing is certain: Cui Xiaolong's destination, whether it's for Jiangsu men's basketball team, Guangdong Southern Tigers, or even the entire CBA league, will have a significant impact.