The Los Angeles Lakers, currently ranked sixth in the West, are striving to maintain their playoff position. Despite acquiring Smith, the Lakers are still seeking trades. It is worth noting that the Atlanta Hawks are also a mid-tier team in the East, and the team is planning to establish young players as the core of the team. American media has proposed a 6-man trade between the Lakers and the Hawks, do you think it's reliable? Trade Details Los Angeles Lakers receive: Rui Hachimura (17million),JaredVanderbilt(17 million), Jared Vanderbilt (17million),JaredVanderbilt(10.4 million), Jalen Hood-Schifino ($3.8 million), 2029 first-round draft pick (Lakers), 2025 second-round draft pick (Lakers) Atlanta Hawks receive: Onyeka Okongwu (14million),BogdanBogdanovic(14 million), Bogdan Bogdanovic (14million),BogdanBogdanovic(17 million) If this trade is completed, two main issues in the Lakers' lineup will be resolved. Bogdanovic is an experienced shooter, while Okongwu is a reliable backup center who can meet the Lakers' need for frontcourt size and complement Anthony Davis. The Hawks can continue to restructure their roster, integrate draft assets, and gain future salary flexibility. Lakers Enhance Roster Strength Okongwu is a young and malleable center, averaging 11.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game this season. Okongwu will fill the Lakers' center vacancy and is likely to allow Anthony Davis to return to his power forward position. With Okongwu's support as a rebounder and interior defender, Davis can exert his maximum influence, becoming an always lurking help defender. Bogdanovic is averaging 10.7 points per game this season, with significantly reduced playing time. This shooting specialist has a career three-point shooting percentage of 38.2%, which can…

Kawhi Leonard's return to the Clippers is truly terrifying, as the Atlanta Hawks were the first team to experience it firsthand. Honestly, there were doubts among spectators about whether Leonard could play normally upon his return and if the Clippers would perform better. It's unclear why there was such high anticipation for Leonard's comeback. However, it turned out that Leonard was indeed worth waiting for. Despite being cautious on the court and not making too many moves, an undeniable fact is that whenever Leonard is on the court, he exerts a deterrent force, causing other Clippers players to become naturally excited. This may be where Leonard's value lies. Even after 253 days of recuperation from injury, Leonard's offense has yet to fully recover, but his defense remains top-notch. This is a powerful gene inherent in him, which is essentially talent. On the court, with just a stretch of his hand, opponents feel the pressure. The two classic steals against the Hawks reminded fans of Leonard's steal against LeBron James in a previous battle. At that time, Leonard was still young, while James was at the peak of his career. Yet, even the mighty James fell short against the "concrete-like" defense of the young Leonard. That match made Leonard famous overnight. A healthy Leonard is undoubtedly one of the top small forwards in the league, capable of creating endless "trouble" for top-tier opponents. He is truly deserving of being a two-time Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY). As Leonard matured, he entered the pinnacle of an NBA star with the glow…

The 31st round of the second stage of the 2024-25 CBA regular season continued with a focus on the fierce competition between the strong Guangdong men's basketball team and their local rivals, the Guangzhou team. Ultimately, the more powerful Guangdong team managed to narrowly defeat the dark horse Guangzhou men's basketball team 85-77, thanks to the outstanding performances of Xu Jie, Jilunwote, Ren Junfei, and Wang Shaojie. Notably, Guangdong was trailing by as many as 19 points at halftime but managed to level the score with an offensive surge in the third quarter. The game remained close until the final moments of the fourth quarter when Guangdong coach Du Feng deployed his ace in the hole, Wang Shaojie, to secure the victory. In this match, the three main players of Guangdong, Xu Jie, Jilunwote, and Ren Junfei, were once again the key figures in the comeback. Despite the poor performance of core players Morand and Bazley, as well as frequent mistakes by domestic core players Zhang Haojia and Huang Rongqi, Guangdong almost suffered an upset loss to Guangzhou. Fortunately, in the decisive moments, Guangdong abandoned the talented center Xu Xin and the strongest defensive player Morand from previous games, and Wang Shaojie stepped up to deliver crucial blocks and rebounds to help Guangdong win. Although Wang Shaojie had been benched in previous games, his support for Du Feng in this game proved effective. For Guangdong, the current entire inside line tactical system and personnel rotation is still very clear. When facing teams without a strong center, Guangdong's first choice for…

In the past two days, Spanish media "Daily Sports News" exposed a heavy transfer news: Barcelona plans to put the team star Araujo on the market for sale in the winter window and has been actively looking for suitable buyers. It is no coincidence that several giants are just eager to strengthen the central defender position, and they have contacted Barcelona. Araujo was once highly regarded by the Barcelona management and coaching staff and was cultivated as the core of the defense last season. However, times have changed, and Barcelona's decision to give up on him now is mainly due to two considerations. Firstly, his attendance rate is indeed worrying. This season, Araujo has been plagued by injuries and only played one game for the team. Injuries are worse than tigers, and even if he recovers, it is still unknown how much of his form can be restored. Moreover, Barcelona currently has an abundance of talent in the center-back position, with young players emerging, causing Araujo's playing order to drop significantly. Overall, selling him to recover funds is not an unwise move. Secondly, Araujo's "explosive" attribute cannot be ignored. Fans familiar with him know that in daily games, Araujo is a top central defender, possessing all the qualities of an excellent central defender. However, in key battles, his rashness and aggressive defensive tactics tend to hold the team back. In the national derby, he made multiple mistakes when facing Vinicius; in last season's crucial match against Paris Saint-Germain, it was because of his recklessness that Barcelona lost the excellent opportunity…

On January 18th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Denver Nuggets face off against the Miami Heat on the road. Jokic made his return to the court, and Butler also returned after serving a seven-game suspension. Jokic once again delivered a triple-double performance, leading the Nuggets to suppress the Heat with a team attack, gradually expanding their lead by over 20 points to secure an early victory. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Heat 133-113, sweeping the season series and consolidating their fourth place in the Western Conference, while the Heat suffered their third consecutive loss, falling to ninth in the Eastern Conference after being overtaken by the Pistons. Statistical Highlights Nuggets: Jokic returned with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists; Murray scored 30 points with 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals; Westbrook had 11 points and 7 assists; Porter contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds; Gordon added 16 points, with a total of 7 players scoring in double figures. Heat: Butler returned from a seven-game suspension with 18 points; Adebayo had 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists; Herro scored 22 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists; Jovic added 16 points. Firstly, Jokic achieved his 17th triple-double of the season, firmly ranking first in the league. Secondly, this was Jokic's 147th career triple-double, solidifying his position at third in history. Game Recap The Nuggets entered the game with a record of 24 wins and 16 losses in their first 40 games, having suffered a disappointing 108-128 home loss to the Rockets in their previous match.…

In the fierce competition of the CBA league, Shandong team suffered an unexpected blow - its core player Chris was banned due to accumulating 9 personal technical fouls. This incident not only brought unprecedented challenges to Shandong team, but also made Chris the first person in the current season to be automatically suspended due to excessive technical fouls. The triggering of this rule not only means that Chris will miss the next away game against Tongxi team, but also makes this confrontation full of more variables and highlights. According to the existing rules of the CBA league, when a player's personal technical fouls reach the seventh and ninth times, he will face a total fine of 10,000 yuan, and when the number of technical fouls reaches 9 times, the player will also be automatically suspended for one game. This rule is aimed at maintaining discipline and fairness on the court and ensuring the smooth progress of the game. However, for Shandong team and Chris himself, the triggering of this rule is undoubtedly a heavy blow. As the core player of Shandong team, his absence will have a significant impact on the overall strength and tactical layout of the team. In this season's games, Chris has proved himself to be an indispensable nuclear weapon for Shandong team on both offense and defense. He averages 29.9 minutes per game, contributing 21.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.7 steals with comprehensive data, shooting 45.9%, three-point shooting 27.6%, and free throw shooting 81.4%. These data are enough to prove the importance of Chris…

On January 18th, Beijing time, the 20th round of matches in the 2024/25 season of the Chinese Women's Volleyball Super League concluded with intense competition. Both Jiangsu and Fujian secured victories on the road, while Tianjin and Liaoning triumphed at home. C Group Standings Jiangsu: 6 wins, 0 losses, 17 points Shanghai: 3 wins, 3 losses, 11 points Fujian: 3 wins, 3 losses, 8 points Shenzhen: 0 wins, 6 losses, 0 points Shenzhen Zhongse Longhua 0-3 Jiangsu Zhongtian Steel [10-15, 18-25, 20-25]‌ In this round, the Jiangsu women's volleyball team visited the Longhua Cultural and Sports Center Gymnasium in Shenzhen, overwhelming the Shenzhen team with a strong performance and quickly securing three consecutive victories to win the match. The Jiangsu team finished the first stage with six consecutive victories, accumulating 17 points to rank first. The Shenzhen team suffered another crushing defeat at home, ending the first stage with six consecutive losses at the bottom of the group, but the key to relegation depends on the finals, and the Shenzhen team still has a chance. Shanghai Bright Dairy 2-3 Fujian Anxi Tieguanyin [25-27, 23-25, 25-17, 25-12, 9-15]‌ In this match, the Fujian women's volleyball team visited the Luwan Gymnasium in Shanghai, engaging in an extremely fierce battle with the Shanghai team. The Fujian team managed to seize the key points in the first two sets, but was then countered by the Shanghai team for two sets. However, the Fujian team held on in the decisive set, winning with a total score of 3-2. Both teams have a record of 3…

The year 2025 is of great significance for Chinese football. Besides the national team's final preparations for the 2026 World Cup, both the U20 and U17 national youth teams will participate in their respective age-group Asian Cups, striving for better results and qualifications for the World Youth Championships. Currently, under the leadership of Ivan, the national team has concluded its first training camp of the year. After disbanding in Haikou, the players will return to their respective clubs to prepare for the new season, while Ivan will return to Beijing to summarize this training session. The U20 national youth team is currently training in Thailand, preparing for the upcoming U20 Asian Cup to be held in Shenzhen. As only reaching the semi-finals guarantees qualification for the U20 World Cup, this poses a significant challenge for the national team. However, being able to enter the final stage of the Asian Cup represents progress for Chinese football, which has struggled to even reach the finals of lower-age group Asian Cups for a long time. This training in Thailand also serves as the final preparation before the official competition. During their training in Thailand, the U20 national youth team plans to play four warm-up matches, the first of which is against K League powerhouse Jeonbuk Hyundai. Jeonbuk Hyundai is also preparing for the new K League season, so they attach great importance to this match against the national youth team and have fielded their first-team squad. The main purpose is to evaluate players, so almost all Jeonbuk Hyundai players, including their main players,…

CBA regular season, a mismatched battle, Guangdong men's basketball team against Fujian men's basketball team. Guangdong team has the advantage in strength and is in good form, having already achieved a seven-game winning streak. However, the team cannot be careless; if they are not focused, as they were in the last game digging a big hole, it's not always possible to make a comeback. Even if they can reverse the situation, the consumption of the main players is also very large. Therefore, the Guangdong team must set their mentality right, go all out to compete against their opponents, open up the score early, and let the young players come up for training. The league's bottom-ranked Fujian team should just let go of the burden and play freely; if they win, it's a great profit, and if they lose, it's not a loss. As long as they show the right attitude and have no regrets, that's fine. Fujian starting lineup: Joseph Yang, Liu Jinyu, Zou Yang, Sun Yansong, Steele; Guangdong starting lineup: Xu Jie, Huang Rongqi, Jilunwater, Du Runwang, Morand. Guangdong team grabbed the first attack, Jilunwater failed to dunk, Zou Yang missed a three-pointer, Du Runwang hit a three-pointer, Morand successfully defended Steele, Xu Jie fed the ball, Joseph Yang's forced shot missed, Jilunwater's counterattack three-pointer was off target, Steele made a layup, Jilunwater made a mistake, Liu Jinyu scored on the counterattack, Morand made a mistake, Joseph Yang's fadeaway shot missed, Jilunwater scored under the basket, Steele missed an open three-pointer, Jilunwater made a counterattack three-pointer, Joseph Yang shot…

25 wins and 12 losses, firmly occupying the second place in the West, this record is too bright. When the schedule is almost halfway through, the Rockets have almost locked in this position, losing two fewer games than the Grizzlies, with a head-to-head record of 2 wins and 0 losses, showing a clear advantage. The Rockets are considered the biggest dark horse this season, and it's possible that their first playoff trip after the Harden era is really coming. Among the many stories of the Rockets, there is a rookie whose experience has attracted particular attention, and he is Reed Shepard. The Rockets' performance this season is truly commendable, from Coach Udoka's outstanding coaching to Green's stable play, Shen Jing's growing maturity, Amen Thompson's strong rise, and the steady performances of players like Javale Smith, even VanVleet has found his own positioning on the court and started to distribute the ball reasonably. The team atmosphere is good, the chemistry is excellent, and they look like a strong team. When the Rockets selected Shepard with the third pick in the draft, everyone thought the Rockets had found a treasure. In all the lottery pick operations, the media gave only the Rockets' selection of Shepard an A rating, while others were below A. After playing two good games in the summer league, fans' evaluations of him soared, saying he was a combination of Paul, Nash, and Curry, which is a ceiling-level compliment. Coach Udoka even declared him as the leader of the Rockets before he played a single NBA regular-season game. For…