Translation: Suddenly, it seems not so sudden. The Lakers and the Nets have completed a major 5-for-2 trade, exchanging Russell, Lewis, and three second-round picks (27th, 30th, and 31st) for Smith and Milton. This marks the second time Russell has been traded from the Lakers to Brooklyn. The first time was in 2017, where he played for the Nets during the 2017-2019 seasons and was even selected for the All-Star team in 2019. Coincidentally, this season's Nets are in a similar situation to 2017, both in a stage of rebuilding. Russell's return may rejuvenate his career for the nth time, while also padding his stats as he enters a contract year. However, there were rumors that the Nets might buy out Russell's contract, but journalist Scotto responded that this was not the case. After completing this trade, the Lakers saved $15 million in luxury tax, making their salary cap more flexible. Of course, new addition Smith is no mere add-on; he is a capable player, aged 31 and standing at 2.01 meters tall. He averages 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this season, with a 43.5% shooting rate for an average of 2.4 three-pointers. Shams refers to him as an all-around 3D player. To put it this way, the Grizzlies, currently second in the West, were also very interested in Smith. They offered the Nets a strictly protected first-round pick, along with Konchar and Kennard, but ultimately, as mentioned above, the Lakers' offer was more appealing to the Nets. It's easy to see how sought-after Smith is,…

Barcelona's La Masia youth academy is renowned worldwide for consistently producing outstanding young players, with the likes of Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, and Ansu Fati being the pride of the club. Due to the abundance of young talent at Barcelona and the intense competition within the team, the club often has to let go of some players, who then go on to prove themselves elsewhere, such as Olmo and Harvey Simons. Now, another former Barcelona player has stepped up to show his worth. Barcelona took a significant loss by releasing a top midfielder for just 8.4 million euros: scoring 6 goals and providing 5 assists in 25 games, becoming the core of his new team's championship bid. In the early hours of December 29th, during the 16th round of the Portuguese League, Porto faced off against Boavista at home, winning 4-0 in a comfortable victory. Two young players who had left Barcelona and Atletico Madrid played a pivotal role in the match's outcome. Nico Gonzalez scored one goal and provided one assist, earning the highest rating of 8.4 for the game, while Omoregbe scored twice, earning an 8.2 rating, just behind Gonzalez. Additionally, Porto's 17-year-old youngster Mora contributed with one pass and one shot. Gonzalez is a product of Barcelona's youth system but did not receive many opportunities at the club. He was once loaned to Valencia by Barcelona and officially left the club last summer to join Porto. Since arriving at Porto, Gonzalez has been given significant responsibility and has become the backbone of the midfield this season. So far…

Last Year's Coach of the Year, Fired This Season for Criticizing Team Leader! Kerr is Disappointed! The core players of a team have an important tactical position and team voice, after all, they are the important guarantee of the team's record and box office, so the leader of each team must be well taken care of. Offending the team leader really doesn't have any good results to eat, and this is what a coach has taught everyone. The Kings fired head coach Mike Brown. Before his arrival, the Kings were not in an ideal situation, but the work done by Brown and his team was obvious to all, and it was unexpected that he was fired so quickly. According to American media analysis, the main reason for Brown's dismissal may be that he criticized star player Fox after the Kings were tragically defeated by the Pistons. He said after the game that the last defense was to let the players foul quickly, rather than give three points, but the players did not execute according to his arrangements. It was unexpected that he was fired like this, which is indeed surprising. Mike Brown began coaching the Kings in 2022, leading the Kings to a record of 48 wins and 34 losses in the 2022-23 season, with a winning rate of 58.5%, ranking third in the West and seventh in the league, helping the Kings reach the playoffs after 16 years. This is also the first time the Kings have made it to the playoffs since 2006, greatly boosting the morale and…

The Macau Masters has come to a successful conclusion, with Ronnie O'Sullivan delivering an impressive performance of 10 century breaks and 16 runs over 50. This clearly indicates that the money invested by the organizers was well-spent. O'Sullivan's next match (Hangzhou Tournament) will kick off on January 1st, where he will face China's top player, Ding Junhui. Snooker Macau Tournament Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-2 Kyren Wilson: In the opening game, O'Sullivan took the lead, scoring 18 points before a simple black ball error allowed Wilson to take control of the table, clearing it with a century break. O'Sullivan then went on a 3-0 run, with two breaks over 80 and one century. In the fifth frame, after O'Sullivan scored 54 points and made a mistake, Wilson seized the opportunity to score a single-run 59 points, reversing the situation to tie the game at 2-3. In the final two frames, O'Sullivan hit two more century breaks, ending the match early and returning home to rest. Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-1 Stuart Bingham: After a period of rest, the last match of the Macau tournament began. Bingham won twice at the start, but O'Sullivan responded with five consecutive victories, including three century breaks and two runs over 70. Unfortunately, in the fifth frame, O'Sullivan attempted a 147 but missed the red ball, stopping at 80 points. It's a slight regret, but we hope that the "Fire Teacher" can maintain his fiery form and reignite this season. Currently ranked 18th for the single season, it's not quite up to the standard expected of "The Rocket." Macau…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a one-sided matchup between two Western Conference powerhouses, as the second-place Grizzlies suffered a 106-130 defeat at the hands of the first-place Thunder. The Grizzlies only managed to hold on for one quarter before falling into a passive position, with the point difference widening continuously, reaching a maximum deficit of 31 points. This quickly made the game lose its suspense, and the final quarter turned into garbage time. The absence of key players like Morant, Smart, and Aldama had a significant impact on the Grizzlies. Although they started well, they soon found themselves in a passive situation, especially in the second quarter when their offense completely stalled, scoring only 19 points and losing the quarter by 23 points. After that, they were unable to recover, and the game lost its suspense early on. Due to the lack of personnel, Kawauchi Yūki was recalled by the team and given ample playing time. By the end of the third quarter, the Grizzlies were already trailing by 28 points, and the game had lost its suspense early. Kawauchi Yūki got his chance with 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter. With his impressive performance in the development league, he quickly found his rhythm, not only scoring himself but also assisting his teammates. He played with ease on the court, and his stats continued to rise. In the final 11 minutes, Kawauchi Yūki performed exceptionally well, shooting 4 out of 5 from the field, including 2 out of 3 from beyond the arc,…

Due to Manchester City's recent poor performance, the club's management has begun to plan a large-scale cleaning operation. Many former veterans of the team, due to their poor performance this season, may be included in Guardiola's cleaning plan. Recently, according to the latest report from the "Daily Mail", Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, known as B-Silva, may also be sold by the club next season. Due to the extremely poor performance this season, the Manchester City management has decided to take action and started to prepare for the future layout of the team, aiming to optimize the team structure to ensure that the team can sweep away the depression and return to its former peak state. The 30-year-old B-Silva is also within the scope of Manchester City's adjustment. However, the reason for B-Silva being cleaned up by Manchester City is not entirely because of his personal state decline, but for other reasons. Everyone knows that B-Silva, as a key member of the Manchester City team and Guardiola's favorite player, his ability and contribution are beyond doubt. However, in football, age and contract status are often important factors in determining a player's stay or departure. B-Silva is about to enter the second half of his career, and his contract is about to enter the last year, which undoubtedly increases the uncertainty for the club in renewal negotiations. To avoid the potential transfer turmoil affecting the stability of the team in the future, Manchester City chose to push B-Silva into the transfer market at this moment, which is both a respect for…

It's no wonder that Jilin suffered a crushing defeat to Guangdong Men's Basketball, as fans have revealed the inside story of the loss, with Zhong Cheng being fooled and spun around. Netizens have keenly pointed out that although the young players from Guangdong's bench are slightly stronger than Jilin's substitutes, they aren't much better overall, and they haven't been able to capitalize on their advantages, missing out on a great opportunity for training. The main issue is that these young players lack organization; having one or two veterans to lead them would definitely yield better results. Today, Jilin was simply not good enough, and if they faced a slightly stronger team, they would likely make a series of mistakes in the fourth quarter. Is Zhang Haojia useful? In ten games, he scores in nine, with points often being only three or two. He has played more than twenty games, and there might be three or two where he scores over ten points. Guangdong must pay close attention to the pattern of suffering a big defeat after a big victory. Previously, after a big win against Ningbo, the main players also clocked out early, followed by a big loss to Guangsha! Therefore, they must be highly alert for the next game against Liaoning. Tonight, even with an incomplete lineup, Liaoning achieved a big win against the powerful Xinjiang team. It is hoped that Guangdong can break this pattern! The key guards cultivated by Guangdong all started by leading the defense against foreign opponents, including Zhao Rui, Hu Mingxuan, and Xu Jie.…

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Shanghai Port FC has reportedly found a gem in the transfer market, with multiple Brazilian media outlets claiming that the former Brazil Olympic team's No. 10 star and current Cruzeiro midfielder, the 26-year-old Vital, is set to join the Chinese league. Given his versatility as an attacking midfielder and winger, many fans speculate that he will be joining Shanghai Port, who recently lost their players Balagas and Oscar. The 26-year-old Vital is a prodigious talent who rose to fame at a young age. As early as 2019, he represented the Brazil Olympic team in various competitions and led them to victory in the Toulon Cup while wearing the No. 10 jersey. During that tournament, Vital scored two goals in four appearances, finding the net against France and Qatar. His impressive performance at the Toulon Cup even caught the attention of Italian Serie A club Roma, although the two sides ultimately did not come to an agreement. Vital has played for two teams in Brazil, currently representing Cruzeiro, and previously playing for the prestigious Corinthians. During his time at Corinthians, Vital was loaned to Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos. However, his stint in the Greek league was average, scoring only three goals and providing three assists in a single season, which ultimately did not secure him a permanent spot in European football. After returning to Brazil, Vital officially joined Cruzeiro in the 2023 season. Over the past two seasons, he has played in 77 matches for Cruzeiro, scoring three goals and contributing three assists. Injuries have affected his consistency, and he is not…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Atlanta Hawks visiting the Toronto Raptors. The Hawks were on a three-game winning streak, high in morale; while the Raptors were on a nine-game losing streak, struggling. The game started with the Hawks taking an early lead and building a double-digit advantage, which the Raptors only managed to reduce to single digits towards the end of the second quarter. In the second half, Trae Young took charge of both scoring and organizing, leading the Hawks to score 40 points in the third quarter and extend the lead to over 20 points. In the final quarter, the Raptors attempted a comeback, but the Hawks maintained control of the game. Ultimately, the Hawks won convincingly with a score of 136-107. The Raptors boasted an enviable group of tall forwards, with obvious advantages in the paint. Throughout the game, the Raptors outrebounded the Hawks 52-40 and outscored them in the paint 54-46. However, the Raptors' tactics could not defeat the Hawks, who played with a fluid offense that was faster, steadier, and more accurate. The Hawks scored 30 fast-break points compared to the Raptors' 10, had 22 steals (the highest in the league in the last three years), forced 31 turnovers from the Raptors, and scored 30 points off those turnovers. Additionally, the Hawks shot 18 three-pointers at a 40% rate, while the Raptors shot only 7 out of 24 three-point attempts, with a meager 29.2% success rate. The Hawks' victory was comprehensive, with Trae Young demonstrating the power of a…