The biggest news in the NBA recently is where Butler will go. Butler was suspended for 7 games due to disagreements with Riley, and as the days approach, Butler's issue has not been resolved. Butler submitted a trade request, but the Heat have not yet received an appropriate offer, so they are not in a hurry to send Butler away. According to reporter Amick's report, sources revealed that Riley is not in a hurry. He is now very rational, not to make Butler uncomfortable, nor to insist on a win-or-die situation, but as a general manager, he thinks from the perspective of the Heat, he does not want to sell Butler at a low price. According to current trade rumors, the team most interested in obtaining Butler is the Suns. The Suns are in poor condition, paying the highest luxury tax in the league, but only ranking 12th in the West. The three giants team composed of Durant, Booker, and Beal has lost its cohesion. Now Beal has been demoted to a substitute, and he must have his own thoughts. The Suns management is not very honest, but there is no way because Beal has a veto right over trades. Once the two sides fall out, dealing with Beal is more difficult than dealing with Butler. According to news from the Suns side, if they obtain Butler, they are willing to offer him a contract worth 121millionover2yearsthissummer.Thissalaryishigherthanhiscurrentannualsalaryof121 million over 2 years this summer. This salary is higher than his current annual salary of 121millionover2yearsthissummer.Thissalaryishigherthanhiscurrentannualsalaryof52 million. Considering that Butler is already…

The NBA regular season is in full swing, with the Thunder, the top team in the West, narrowly losing to the Cavaliers, ending their 15-game winning streak; the Clippers collapsed in the third quarter and were badly defeated by the Nuggets; and the Spurs suffered a three-game losing streak. Below is a brief summary of the games. ‌[Thunder - Cavaliers]‌ The battle between the top teams in the East and West was particularly exciting, with both sides maintaining fierce competition throughout, not only featuring the performances of their star players but also the crucial contributions of role players. The suspense was maintained as both teams engaged in a strategic battle, with the No. 1 team in the league ultimately coming out on top. The game ended with the Thunder losing 122-129 to the Cavaliers, ending their 15-game winning streak. Hatten struggled against the twin towers of Allen and Mobley, and the weak interior became the key factor in the outcome. ‌[Clippers - Nuggets]‌ With Leonard and Jokic both absent, it was expected to be an evenly matched contest, but the game took an unexpected turn. The Clippers quickly fell into a severe offensive slump, with their defense proving to be no match for the Nuggets, at one point trailing by over 20 points. Fortunately, Powell and Harden stepped up to stabilize the rhythm, trailing 50-66 at halftime. The Nuggets controlled the pace with ease, with Westbrook contributing both in scoring and organizing, displaying his vitality. The team's multi-point blooming showcased their teamwork, and the game was effectively decided early in…

NBA Western Conference Latest Rankings: Rockets Create NBA Miracle, Nuggets Receive Big Gift, Gap Between 3rd to 9th Place Narrows Beijing time January 10, 2025, today the NBA originally had 8 games, but the Lakers vs Hornets game was postponed, and the other 7 games were held as scheduled, involving the Warriors, Rockets, Mavericks, Suns, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, and Jazz. After the games, there were changes in the Western Conference standings.‌ The Warriors played away against the Pistons, with the Warriors missing Wiggins, Kuminga, Pojeme, Moody, and others, greatly reducing their combat effectiveness. The Pistons were also missing Avery and Hardaway. It was thought that the Warriors would be at a disadvantage, but unexpectedly, the Warriors had multiple players step up, leading the Pistons by more than 15 points on several occasions. With over five minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Warriors led by 18 points. However, the Pistons made a late push, narrowing the gap to just two points. Despite this, they ultimately fell short, and the Warriors won by a three-point margin. Curry scored 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists on 5-of-21 shooting, struggling with his shot. Hield contributed 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists on 7-of-15 shooting, while Davis added 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists on 7-of-9 shooting, and Schroder chipped in with 13 points and 6 assists on 5-of-11 shooting. For the Pistons, Cunningham had a strong game with 32 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals on 12-of-21 shooting, and Beasley added 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 2…

In the game between the Nuggets and the Clippers, although Leonard was absent, Jokic's absence undoubtedly had a greater impact on the Nuggets. However, in this mismatched battle, the Nuggets defeated the Clippers completely, with Westbrook becoming an important contributor to the Nuggets' victory. So, what kind of performance has Westbrook shown after gaining the trust of the Nuggets? This issue will take you through an in-depth data analysis to understand. In this game, Westbrook played for 29 minutes, contributing 19 points and 8 assists to help the Nuggets defeat the Clippers. Looking at the basic statistics, it doesn't seem particularly outstanding, but after this battle, Westbrook's performance on the court this season contrasts sharply with his playing time: In October, Westbrook averaged 19.7 minutes, contributing 9.8 points and 3.8 assists, with shooting percentages of 27% and 25%; In November, Westbrook averaged 26.2 minutes, contributing 12.9 points and 6.6 assists, with shooting percentages of 42.3% and 40.4%; In December, Westbrook averaged 28.5 minutes, contributing 12 points and 7.1 assists, with shooting percentages of 51.8% and 22.2%; In January, Westbrook averaged 31.2 minutes, contributing 15.8 points and 7.8 assists, with shooting percentages of 51.7% and 36.4%. Judging from the basic performance, the more playing time he gets, the greater his contribution, and this improvement is reflected in various aspects. Looking at the impact of Westbrook's presence on the court, it becomes even more obvious. From October to January, his net efficiency for each month was -21.3, -5.3, 4.5, and 14.3, respectively. This means that when Westbrook is on the court, the…

The Clippers faced the Nuggets in a game where it was evident that the team members were somewhat distracted. This was because their team leader, Leonard, once again missed the game. This left fans speechless as they saw Leonard absent during the match. According to the Clippers, Leonard's absence was due to personal reasons. A fire broke out in Los Angeles, and Leonard stated that he wanted to return home to be with his family. He was unable to participate in the game, which left everyone speechless, especially since Leonard had only just returned to play two games. Now, he was missing another game due to personal issues. As a team leader, this decision seriously raised doubts about his professional attitude. This is not all; there is now significant infighting within the Clippers. Players are dissatisfied that Leonard, who receives the highest salary in the team, often does not participate in games. Instead, these supporting players work hard every day, enduring criticism from fans for poor performance, while Leonard, who should be giving his all for the team, has not stepped up. This also explains why the Spurs chose to give up on him years ago. As a superstar, Leonard has significant personality issues. He frequently causes conflicts with the team and likes to operate behind the team's back. This led the Spurs, who nurtured him, to choose to let him go in the past. Now, the Clippers have suffered the consequences and can only silently accept this outcome.

In life, success is fleeting, while failure is the main theme. However, how one faces failure distinguishes different individuals; some may be defeated by failure, while others rise up and continue moving forward. The NBA is no exception! Looking at the current league, Harden is the player with the most playoff appearances among those without a championship (166 games), still carrying the dream of a championship despite the heavy burden; Paul is the second-most playoff appearances among those without a championship (149 games), focusing on accompanying his prodigy, Wenyamata, in his growth. Harden's relentless pursuit without regard for effort has been in vain, and Paul believes that life is greater than basketball, both gradually drifting away from the championship title, which can be seen as a convergence of paths in another sense! Westbrook is the third-most playoff appearances among current NBA players without a championship (112 games). He is not as fortunate as Harden and Paul, but he does not believe in fate or give up, continuing to challenge for the championship! Westbrook has won the MVP, scoring titles, assist titles, and is a regular in All-Star teams and the annual best lineup, having already been crowned the NBA's historical triple-double king and selected as one of the NBA's top 75 superstars! However, Westbrook is also the most destitute MVP in NBA history, changing teams six times in six years! Unfortunately, since joining the Lakers to assist James and Anthony Davis, Westbrook has become a target for criticism, with everyone calling for his departure. Even after accepting a bench role,…

The Clippers visited the Nuggets for a game, with neither Kawhi Leonard nor Nikola Jokic playing. The Clippers' starting lineup was Harden, Dunn, Powell, Jones, and Zubac, while the Nuggets started with Murray, Westbrook, Braun, Porter, and Jordan. In the first quarter, Murray scored a 2+1, followed by Powell's three-pointer, and then Braun's three-pointer. Both teams exchanged leads as the score kept rising. After Harden assisted Batum's three-pointer, Murray made a mid-range shot, leading to a timeout at 12-10. Returning to the game, Porter scored five points to extend the lead, Powell hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, and Jordan made a 2+1 under the basket. Westbrook made a putback, and Porter followed with another three-pointer, leading to a 14-3 run that forced the Clippers to call a timeout. However, after the timeout, the Clippers' offense remained ineffective, and Westbrook's three-pointer increased the lead to 15 points. Harden and Porter each made a three-pointer to try to close the gap, but the Nuggets continued to score, ending the first quarter with the Clippers trailing 19-33, a 14-point deficit. In the second quarter, during the rotation phase, Porter continued to score, but the Nuggets were raining threes from outside. After Murray made his own three-pointer, he assisted Saric with another three-pointer, and then made another three-pointer himself, directly widening the gap and forcing the Clippers to call a timeout. Returning to the game, the Nuggets maintained their offensive momentum, leading by as many as 25 points. It seemed like the game was about to be over. After Harden returned, he…

On January 9th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 8 matchups scheduled for the day. The specific results are as follows: Thunder lost to the Cavaliers 122-129, Bulls were defeated by the Pacers 113-129, Wizards fell short against the 76ers 103-109, Raptors lost to the Knicks 98-112, Pistons beat the Nets 113-98, Trail Blazers won against the Pelicans 119-100, Clippers suffered a heavy defeat against the Nuggets 103-126, and Spurs were defeated by the Bucks 105-121. Stars such as Allen, Mobley Jr., Siakam, Maxey, Towns, Beasley, Avdija, Westbrook, and Giannis Antetokounmpo all had impressive performances. So, who will be awarded the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between the Spurs and the Bucks, Wembanyama scored 10 points + 10 rebounds + 3 blocks, Paul contributed 18 points + 5 rebounds + 7 assists, and Keldon had 24 points + 11 rebounds. Despite a valiant comeback from a 26-point deficit, the Spurs were unable to turn the tide and secure a victory. On the Bucks' side, Lopez scored 22 points + 7 rebounds, Lillard had 26 points + 5 rebounds + 8 assists, and Giannis Antetokounmpo was even more unstoppable! He played 35 minutes, shooting 11 of 21 from the field and 3 of 7 from the free-throw line, scoring an impressive 25 points + 16 rebounds + 8 assists + 1 block with a plus-minus rating of +13 on the court. According to statistics, this is the 432nd double-double in Giannis' career, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (431 times) to…

The recent ups and downs of the Nuggets' record have left fans feeling anxious, with the focus naturally falling on Jokic and Murray. Everyone is talking about the main characters in this basketball drama, and it's hard not to want to delve into what they've been up to. The team's record fluctuates between highs and lows, leaving fans breathless. The heart of the team is undoubtedly the domineering "Cheeseburger" Nikola Jokic. This big guy not only shines with impressive stats on the court but also excels at controlling the rhythm of the game. However, his recent performance has been heart-wrenching. He tirelessly carries the team's hopes almost single-handedly. It's like a magical realism; Jokic's efforts are undeniable. He's proficient in scoring, rebounding, and assists. When he gets going, a solo move can intimidate opponents. But even machines have their limits; how can he single-handedly support the entire team? This question deserves serious reflection from the Nuggets' management. Let's not talk about Jokic being "Crazy," just watching him run around the court is enough to make one's heart ache. The most frustrating thing is Jamal Murray's lackluster performance. Jamal Murray, the team's second-in-command, earns a high salary but often seems invisible during games. On the offensive end, his touch is cold, and he falls short of expectations, becoming a burden in crucial matches. Comparing his arrogant demand for top pay with his current slump makes one want to shout, "Trade Murray now!" While injuries can be sympathized with, as a key player, he should at least live up to his top…

The Nuggets have started the season with a record of 20 wins and 14 losses, currently ranking fourth in the West. After Jokic's absence due to family matters and injuries to Murray and Gordon, as well as Westbrook's compatibility and integration, it's impressive that the Nuggets have managed to achieve this record. It's clear that Jokic is the backbone of the Nuggets. Without him maintaining the team's foundation during this period and giving Westbrook time to integrate, I doubt the Nuggets would be at their current level. Now that the Nuggets have successfully integrated and are ready to continue their upward push, Jokic deserves much of the credit. Looking at the NBA's official announcement of the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for Week 11, Jokic averaged 36.5 points, 16.5 rebounds, and 11.3 assists last week, leading the team to a 3-1 record. In terms of compatibility, Jokic may be the best teammate Westbrook has ever had. Comparing Jokic to other players Westbrook has partnered with, such as Durant, Harden, James, Beal, George, Leonard, and Anthony, it's clear that Jokic is the most suitable for Westbrook. Jokic is the only supergiant center that Westbrook has encountered, and his character is very inclusive. He is willing to make sacrifices for any teammate, which means that if you don't fit with Jokic, you should look for your own reasons. Moreover, before joining the Nuggets, Westbrook had a poor reputation and was almost at the level of retirement. However, this season, when Westbrook and Jokic start together, it's surprising to find…