This season, after the implementation of the new foreign aid policy of four quarters and seven rotations in the CBA, the league landscape has changed dramatically. Zhejiang Guangsha, with its strong local lineup and super small foreign aid, has taken a commanding lead and stands alone in the first echelon of championship contenders. Shanxi, Shandong, Liaoning, Qingdao, Zhejiang, Xinjiang, and other teams are also in contention, with minimal differences in victories, making it possible for any team to fall behind or seize the initiative. The fundamental reason for this parity is that all these teams have good foreign players, but their domestic lineups, whether inside or outside, have flaws, making it difficult to distinguish between them. As a superpower in the CBA, Guangdong Hongyuan has also joined this melee, currently only one victory away from third-placed Shandong. This season, Guangdong Hongyuan lost Zhou Qi, Hu Mingxuan was out for a long time due to injury, and the management failed to find a suitable small foreign aid in time. These three factors led to Guangdong falling out of the top ten in the second stage, unable to even secure a playoff spot, let alone compete for the championship. However, under Xu Jie's efforts and the gradual integration of three foreign players into the team, forming a considerable combat capability, Guangdong Hongyuan's recent performance has been improving. After defeating Fujian Men's Basketball Team, they achieved an eight-game winning streak, pushing Beijing down and returning to the top eight in the league. During the eight-game winning streak, Guangdong's defensive efficiency ranked fourth in…

Guangdong Hongyuan easily defeated Fujian with a score of 116 to 92, securing an eighth consecutive victory, which is a game that makes people feel comfortable! However, after the match, Wat turned around and left. What happened? Was there any unpleasantness during the game? This is a bit confusing. Morand performed steadily like Mount Tai, scoring 15 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and blocking 3 shots, making it look effortless, just like an elder brother on the court! But what about the other players? It seems like everyone wasn't particularly excited? Did they win too easily? Or is there another reason? Wat's "quick departure" after the game left everyone puzzled. After winning the game, everyone should be happy, but Wat hurriedly left without even saying hello. This move is indeed surprising. Is he feeling unwell? Or is he in a bad mood? Or did he simply forget? Could there be a story behind this? After all, Wat's performance in this game was not bad either. In any case, Wat's actions after the game are indeed intriguing, and many fans are speculating about the reasons. Perhaps, does anyone know the inside story? Morand remained calm as usual, easily scoring a double-double. Morand's performance can be described in four words: steady and solid! Scoring 15 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and blocking 3 shots, his stats are impressive, and it looks effortless, as if he were strolling. It seems that Fujian's frontcourt is really not enough in front of him. This calm performance contrasts sharply with Wat's haste, making people think that there must…

Some fans jokingly say that there are three things that are the most difficult in the CBA: Zhou Qi playing all games in a season, Zhao Rui not exploding on his own, and Guangdong Hongyuan finding a small foreign aid. This season, Guangdong has found three small foreign aids, Barton, Amusles, one worse than the other. Zhu Fangyu said that since you all think they are not good enough, then let Xu Jie be the small foreign aid. So in the second stage, Xu Jie became the actual small foreign aid of Guangdong team. Of course, the above is just a joke, Zhu Fangyu is still working. Previously, media reported that Guangdong offered to sign with Dalong Russell, who played in the Turkish Super League. Just as everyone was looking forward to his arrival to relieve Xu Jie's pressure, the latest news shows that due to the failure to reach an agreement on salary treatment, Russell refused to sign, and the CBA trip is temporarily shelved. To put it bluntly, Russell thinks that Guangdong pays too little money, and the contract is non-guaranteed, which he thinks is "looking down on himself". This situation actually often happens in this season's CBA. After all, the foreign aid policy has changed greatly this year. When each club signs new foreign aids, they basically sign a non-guaranteed contract first, and the salary is paid monthly or by stages. For foreign players, coming from afar to drift in a foreign country with low wages and no guarantee is definitely unwilling. There are also Guangdong fans…

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…

Guangdong Southern Tigers' New Foreign Player! Standing at Only 180cm, Making His CBA Debut Finally, there's news about Guangdong Southern Tigers' foreign players. According to authoritative domestic media reports, Guangdong Southern Tigers Club has made an offer for foreign player Darrun Russell. Russell stands only 180cm tall, is relatively thin, and weighs only 75kg; fortunately, Russell is quite young, born in 1998. Russell played for Pinar Club in the Turkish Super League this season, participating in 14 games with an average of 16.1 points and 4.7 assists per game, a two-point shooting percentage of 49.5%, a three-point shooting percentage of only 30.2%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 81%. From Russell's data, it can be seen that he does not have a strong scoring ability, poor shooting, low three-point shooting percentage, and is mainly a small guard who breaks through. It's difficult for short foreign players to survive in the CBA, such as Felder, and Walters, who was once signed by Guangdong. Whether on the offensive or defensive end, small foreign players will be targeted. Moreover, Russell doesn't even have Walters' scoring ability, especially in terms of three-pointers. Furthermore, Russell has never played in the CBA before, so it can be said that Guangdong Southern Tigers are likely to have signed another subpar player again. What's wrong with Zhu Fangyu's vision? Is Guangdong Southern Tigers Club short on funds? Look at how many foreign players they've signed this season: Barton, Bazley, Jilunwate, Arms, Morland, and now Russell. It is understood that Barton and Morland are not cheap. After all…

Guangdong Hongyuan's performance this season has indeed disappointed many fans. As the eleven-time champion in CBA history, the slump of the Guangdong team is quite unexpected. After reaching the 26th round, their record stands at only 15 wins and 11 losses, hovering in ninth place. It is clear that the domineering aura of a traditional powerhouse no longer exists. You must know that the Guangdong team was once the ruler of the CBA, with an unrivaled momentum. However, the current decline is truly disheartening. Where exactly did the problem lie? The answer may be hidden in their off-season operations. The team's adjustments during the off-season can be described as a "crash." What is most regrettable is that there were problems in the decision-making regarding foreign and domestic players by the Guangdong team. Zhu Fangyu failed to successfully retain Zhou Qi during the off-season, and even sent away all the foreign players. This move directly created a severe void in the team's lineup. To fill this gap, the Guangdong team signed foreign players such as Barton and Arms, but the results were disappointing. The two foreign players' performances were mediocre, failing to provide the anticipated strong support for the team. Speaking of injuries, the Guangdong team's luck this year has been quite poor. The core guard, Hu Mingxuan, missed games due to injuries, causing the team's backcourt to almost collapse, with Xu Jie supporting the entire backline alone. The mental and physical pressure on Xu Jie gradually increased, as he played almost every game under continuous high-intensity matches. Under prolonged high…

On January 7th, Beijing time, according to multiple media sources, the third domestic player trading window period for this season's CBA league has been confirmed, running from January 10th to January 16th. This will be the last opportunity for CBA teams to conduct trades this season. Rumors suggest that Guangdong Hongyuan will initiate the first trade during the window period, using former national youth team starting forward Peng Shijun plus some cash to trade with Jiangsu Men's Basketball to acquire national team guard Cui Xiaolong! Normally, Guangdong's guard line is already well-staffed, but Hu Mingxuan's injury leaves them lacking a "Xu Jie replacement." A versatile guard like Cui Xiaolong can greatly enhance the strength of the team's guard line. Meanwhile, Jiangsu Men's Basketball is undergoing rebuilding and is also looking for a suitable core player to build around. As a national youth forward, Peng Shijun has sufficient size and athletic ability, which is exactly what Jiangsu Men's Basketball needs for their future frontcourt. Moreover, this is not groundless; recently, Peng Shijun's agent stated that Xiao Peng has returned to training in Dongguan, and Guangdong is preparing to register him, which may very well be in preparation for the trade. Some fans may question why Guangdong, who is short on forwards, would trade a rare forward prospect for a guard? It's true that Jiangsu is rebuilding, but sending away a national team guard is not an easy decision to make. For Guangdong Hongyuan, Peng Shijun is indeed a rare forward prospect, but he has long been at odds with the team.…

Guangdong Hongyuan has welcomed two consecutive victories, and coach Du Feng has deployed an unexpected strategy to face the strongest Shandong men's basketball team. While Du Feng jokingly referred to Xu Jie as a "small foreign aid," it also reflects the less-than-satisfactory aspects of Guangdong Hongyuan's foreign aid introduction strategy. However, it would be unfair to declare it a complete failure, as there are still two foreign aids, Jilunwater and Morland, to rely on. As for Lais, his departure is a foregone conclusion, and whether he can make it into the 12-man roster in the future remains uncertain. Next, Guangdong Hongyuan will play at home against the Shandong men's basketball team, which is in excellent form. Coach Du Feng intends to use a surprise move by arranging Jilunwater and Beizeli to play together, aiming to launch quick counterattacks with their speed advantage. On the other hand, Shandong men's basketball team will undoubtedly rely on Chris as the key player in the game, but he must remain calm at all times, be wary of the opponent's defensive strategies, and avoid emotional outbursts. This match will be broadcast live on CCTV5. One of the major challenges currently facing Guangdong Hongyuan is the redundancy of personnel in the frontcourt. Jilunwater has become the team's top foreign aid, followed closely by Morland, while Beizeli, Wang Shaojie, Du Runwang, and Ren Junfei all possess the ability to play in the frontcourt. However, the backcourt seems to be in short supply, with Xu Jie almost having to play the entire game, and Huang Rongqi, although in…

On January 4th, Beijing time, several explosive news broke out in the CBA! Guangdong Hongyuan officially announced the termination of cooperation with small foreign aid Les. The official announcement stated that the team will continue to look for high-quality foreign aid, and there are also media reports that Zhu Fangyu is listening to foreign aid offers from various agents. On the Liaoning men's basketball side, after signing the big foreign aid Patton, there are new moves. According to European basketball reporter Chema de Lucas, former NBA player James Webb III is expected to join the Liaoning men's basketball team of the CBA. Webb is 31 years old, 2.06 meters tall, and plays as a forward. He briefly played for the NBA Nets during the 17-18 season. It is worth noting that Webb participated in the Americas Cup qualifiers with Fogg in 20 years. He will be the seventh foreign aid signed by Liaoning this season! There are also reports that Zhao Jiwei has arrived in Jilin with the team and is expected to return early. Guangdong's early termination of cooperation with Les did not come as a surprise to fans. After all, the team initially positioned Les as a temporary worker, and no one expected him to bring much help to Guangdong. Indeed, since joining Guangdong, Les has scored zero points, and the promise to reduce Xu Jie's burden eventually became a bubble. The reason why Zhu Fangyu quickly cut Les was because Les' skills were too poor, unable to alleviate Xu Jie's pressure, and still occupying the salary cap.…

This season, Guangdong Hongyuan has recorded a record of 14 wins and 11 losses, with a win rate of only 56%, which is the worst record since the team entered the year 2000. If there is any surprise this season for Guangdong, Xu Jie's breakout performance definitely counts as one. This season, Xu Jie has achieved a major breakthrough in his personal performance, with all his stats setting new career highs. Recently, Xu Jie has been even more fortunate, becoming a "Glory Owner" for a certain car company and receiving a new luxury car, followed by winning the CBA Player of the Month award! Additionally, in the first week of voting for the CBA All-Star, Xu Jie received the second-highest number of votes in the entire league, surpassing star guards such as Zhao Rui, Hu Mingxuan, Guo Ailun, and Zhao Jiwei, becoming the "second-highest vote-getter" for the CBA All-Star! Some fans jokingly say, with Xu Jie working so hard recently, shouldn't Zhu Fangyu give him a raise? After Hu Mingxuan's injury, Xu Jie has to play an average of 39 minutes per game, scoring 19.3 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, dishing out 7.9 assists, and making 1.9 steals. Xu Jie's impressive average stats are thanks to Guangdong's management. Because Zhu Fangyu's eye for small foreign players is extremely poor, the foreign players who joined the team, including Barton, Arms, and Les, were all returned. Throughout December, Guangdong did not have a small foreign player, and in fact, Xu Jie became the team's small foreign player, with full ball possession and playing…