The Mavericks Decide to Trade! Thompson, Stunned! A Big Mistake of $50 Million in 3 Years TA reporter: The Mavericks are willing to send Gafford in trade negotiations... Some may ask, what does this have to do with Thompson? This is because the Mavericks hope to exchange Gafford for an influential wing player to enhance their perimeter defense. So far, the Mavericks rank 7th in the West with a record of 23 wins and 19 losses, with a defensive efficiency of 111.5 ranking 11th in the league. During this period, Gafford averaged 11.7 points, 6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks in just 20 minutes per game, with a shooting percentage as high as 70.5%. In fact, last season, the Mavericks had a defensive wing named Xiaoqiong Jones, who took on the important task of leading the defense against opponents' offensive arrows, averaging 8.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1 assist in the regular season, and starting all playoff games with an average of 9.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1 block, contributing greatly to the team's advancement to the finals. Of course, it's not that the Mavericks gave up Xiaoqiong Jones for anyone; it was mainly because he wanted to leave. At that time, he had just joined the Clippers for 3 years at 30million,whileThompsonhadjustjoinedDallasfor3yearsat30 million, while Thompson had just joined Dallas for 3 years at 30million,whileThompsonhadjustjoinedDallasfor3yearsat50 million, achieving a seamless connection. Therefore, not many people felt sorry for the departure of this Finals hero at that time. However, this season's practice has proven that for the Mavericks, Xiaoqiong…

NBA regular season, the Clippers defeated the Nets 126-67 by a massive 59 points! The Clippers played very easily in this game, dominating with their terrifying performance in the second and third quarters. By the fourth quarter, it was already garbage time, and they ultimately crushed the Nets. Five players had perfect scores throughout the game. Leonard finally found his peak form, going 4 for 4 in the third quarter to score 11 points, finishing with 23 points in total. His biggest surprise was showcasing both low-post and mid-range shots, and he seemed to make every shot he took, fully recovering his form. Powell also played very reasonably in this game, seizing all the opportunities that came his way. He scored 18 points and made 3 steals in just 22 minutes, easily completing his task. Harden maintained a stable output in this game, scoring 21 points with 6 rebounds and 11 assists on 6 out of 10 shooting, with only one turnover. He completely controlled the team's rhythm. Zubac remained consistent in his role, effectively protecting the basket and contributing 11 points and 9 rebounds. Little Jones, promoted to the starting lineup, continued to perform well on both offense and defense, scoring 11 points on 4 out of 7 shooting. Coffey, Highland, Bamba, Kai Jones, Mann, and Batum all had passing grades. Coffey scored the highest points off the bench, but he still hesitated a bit on offense, often looking to pass to his teammates, finishing with 13 points and 5 assists. Highland was average, lacking any standout abilities, but…

On December 31, 2024, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 5-win and 27-loss Pelicans host the 18-win and 13-loss Clippers. On paper, the Pelicans were not considered strong opponents for the Clippers. Could the Clippers secure a stable victory? The Pelicans were without Ingram and Zion, with their starting lineup consisting of Murray, McCollum, Herbert Jones, Murphy, and Missi. The Clippers were missing Leonard and Mann, with their starting lineup featuring Harden, Dunn, Powell, Derrick Jones, and Zubac. In the first quarter, Murray made a mid-range shot, to which Derrick Jones responded with a three-pointer. Murphy and Herbert Jones scored four points in a row, giving the Pelicans a 6-3 lead. Zubac then scored four points, followed by five points from Herbert Jones and a layup from Murphy, extending the Pelicans' lead to 13-7. Harden hit a three-pointer, and Dunn made a steal and dunk, reducing the gap to one point. McCollum responded with a three-pointer, but Harden countered with a 3+1, leveling the score. Herbert Jones made a layup, but Zubac and Derrick Jones responded, allowing the Clippers to take a two-point lead. Murray and Missi scored, while Powell and Harden responded, keeping the difference at two points. Green, McCollum, and Murphy then hit consecutive three-pointers. Although Porter and Coffey responded, the Pelicans managed to regain a five-point lead. Coffey made two free throws, and Hawkins hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer, ending the first quarter with the Pelicans leading 37-31. In the second quarter, Ties made a jump shot, extending the Pelicans' lead to eight points. Powell and…