The Hornets have officially announced that Brandon Miller, the No. 2 pick in the 2023 draft, has suffered a tear in the scapholunate ligament of his right wrist and will be out indefinitely. This means that the Hornets will continue their strategy of tanking. Some may not fully understand the nature of such an injury, so let me provide a brief explanation: The scapholunate ligament connects the scaphoid and lunate bones in the wrist, linking the proximal, palmar sides, as well as the dorsal side of the scaphoid's proximal inner surface and the dorsal side of the lunate's outer surface. This season marks Miller's second year in the NBA after bravely entering the league. He has played in 27 games so far, averaging 21 points in 34.2 minutes, along with 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals, with a shooting percentage of 40.3%, a three-point percentage of 35.5%, and a free-throw percentage of 86.1%. Apart from a slight decline in shooting and three-point percentages, all other statistics have steadily improved. The decrease in shooting efficiency is understandable, as there is no stable scoring point in the team besides LaMelo Ball. As a No. 2 pick, Miller has naturally become a key player for the Hornets to cultivate. With his increasingly mature playing style, Miller has gradually taken over unlimited shooting rights, averaging 18.2 shots per game, significantly higher than last season's 14.6, and his outside shooting has increased dramatically from 6.7 attempts to 10.9! The current issue is that although his tactical status has been elevated, his output and accuracy…

NBA All-Star Game Voting Results Announced: Stars Shine, Fans Celebrate Hey, basketball fans! Did you know that there's a super dazzling event in the world of basketball called the NBA All-Star Game? It's not just any game; it's like a grand party in the basketball world, gathering all the top players from the league, with eyes from fans around the globe fixed on it. On January 17th, Beijing time, the much-anticipated third phase of the All-Star Game fan voting results were released, instantly injecting a shot of adrenaline into the fans, causing their enthusiasm to skyrocket. Let's start with the vote king, Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, who is incredibly impressive. He seems to be on a whole other level, shining like a super bright star in the voting, almost blinding others with his brilliance. Can you imagine? He is the only player to receive over 3 million votes, with an astonishing total of 3,489,956 votes. On the court, he's like an unstoppable basketball machine. His physique is so robust that it feels like a wall, combined with his superb athletic ability, making him a dominant force in both offense and defense. When he breaks through for a layup, it's like a gust of wind, quickly rushing to the basket and scoring. During inside play, opponents are pushed around by him. His games are filled with magic, making Bucks' matches particularly exciting, driving fans wild with support. Looking at the West, Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets is also outstanding. With 2,924,436 votes, he stands out among the Western…

Translation of the article content into English: The Charlotte Hornets have officially announced that Brandon Miller, the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has suffered a scapholunate ligament tear in his right wrist and will be out indefinitely. Miller's indefinite absence essentially means that the Hornets can now fully embrace a rebuilding strategy. Many fans may not be familiar with the scapholunate ligament, which connects the scaphoid and lunate bones in the wrist. Considering that Miller is right-handed, this injury has a significant impact on him. Prudently, the team will surely wait until he fully recovers before allowing him to return to the court. This year marks Miller's second season in the NBA. Prior to his injury, he played in 27 games, averaging 34.2 minutes per game, scoring 21 points, grabbing 4.9 rebounds, dishing out 3.5 assists, and making 1.1 steals. His shooting percentages were 40.3% from the field, 35.5% from three-point range, and 86.1% from the free-throw line. It's clear that, compared to his rookie year, Miller's statistics have generally improved, except for his shooting and three-point percentages, which have slightly decreased. However, this decline in shooting efficiency is understandable. Currently, the Hornets lack a consistent scoring option outside of LaMelo Ball. In such a situation, as the second overall pick, Miller naturally becomes another key player for the Hornets to develop, and he must take on more shots. The sudden increase in ball handling responsibilities is something that a rookie cannot quickly adapt to. Another set of statistics clearly illustrates this point: Miller's average number of…

The Mavericks suffered a 6-game, 5-loss streak! Irving and Gafford both scored 30 but still couldn't win, Thompson missed the equalizer for consecutive games with single-digit scores. On January 21st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's focus game, the Mavericks lost 105-110 to the Hornets on the road, with their record becoming 23 wins and 21 losses. Facing the Hornets, who are only ranked third from the bottom in the East, the Mavericks led by 3 points in the first quarter under Irving's leadership. In the second quarter, the Hornets' Ball scored 10 points alone to lead the team to level the score. In the second half of the game, the two teams were very close, with the Mavericks leading by 1 point into the final quarter. Irving scored 14 points alone in the fourth quarter, but the Hornets' overall offensive performance was more outstanding, leaving the Mavericks in a passive position at the end of the game. With Thompson's equalizing three-pointer missing and Josh Green making two free throws, the Mavericks ultimately lost on the road. Two players from the Mavericks scored over 30 points today, namely Irving and Gafford. Irving made 11 of 24 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers, and 8 of 9 free throws, totaling 33 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Among them, he scored 14 points alone in the fourth quarter, while the entire Mavericks team only scored 22 points. Gafford, who has recently been embroiled in trade rumors, almost dominated the Hornets' interior, making 12 of 15 shots to crazily score…

Official Announcement! Trade and Signing Completed! Lakers Championship Contender Lineup in Place, Internet Celebrity Team Does Not Disappoint Beijing time January 16th news, the league today was born a trade and a signing. The Lakers officially announced that the team has signed center Trey Jamison with a two-way contract. Jamison is 25 years old and stands at 2 meters 11. This season, Jamison played 16 games for the Pelicans, averaging 2.4 points and 2.8 rebounds. It can only be said that this "big dummy" slightly increased the thickness of the Lakers' weak interior. As an edge player, Jamison's prospects in the Lakers are not ideal, and it is even possible that he will not have the opportunity to play at all. Don't forget that there are more famous centers like Hayes, Wood, and Colloch in front of him who can't play. The Lakers signed him just to satisfy the mentality of the fans to strengthen the lineup, and also to give James and Davis an explanation. Previously, the Lakers' team reporter revealed that new coach Redick prefers to let Davis play as a center, and the team does not want to trade for centers like Valanciunas, Kessler, and Lowry. Therefore, the Lakers are likely to end the season with such a center rotation. The Suns and Hornets finalized the first trade of 2025 today. The Suns traded for Richards from the Hornets, sending forward Okogie, and also received a second-round pick, while the Hornets received three future second-round picks. As we all know, the Suns' main problem is the center…

Translation of the article content into English: When Kevin Durant got injured, the Phoenix Suns' winning streak began to crumble. They fell from the top of the Western Conference to the bottom. This change made people wonder: how did the Suns suddenly fall into this "pit"? Obviously, it's not just Durant's injury that can explain everything; the entire team's lineup issues, especially the shortcomings in the frontcourt, became the biggest concern. To address this issue, the Suns made a significant decision: they completed a 4-for-2 trade, sending Okogie and three second-round picks to the Hornets in exchange for star center Richards and a second-round pick. This move seems simple but has profound strategic implications. In this situation, the Suns are not just reinforcing their frontcourt but also accumulating strength for future challenges. After all, the competition in the West is not as straightforward as it appears on the surface; it's not just about raw power, but even minor adjustments can determine success or failure. Regardless of how you look at it, this trade by the Suns demonstrates the decisiveness of their management. Okogie contributed to the team, but considering his salary and current performance, trading him seemed like an inevitable choice for lineup optimization. More importantly, Richards' addition not only strengthens the team's frontcourt defense but also saves luxury tax. A $5 million annual salary for a player averaging 8 points and 7 rebounds is incredibly cost-effective. What's even more surprising is that through this trade, the Suns have also left enough room for the future. They have not only…

The recent situation of the Suns has been nothing short of disastrous. They even lost a game against the Hornets, who were already on a ten-game losing streak, which is incredibly disappointing. The atmosphere within the team, from top to bottom, has become utterly terrible. Everyone is filled with embarrassment and anger due to the loss, and a sense of oppression hangs over the entire team. Even outside the court, there are many discordant sounds constantly coming out. It is reported that after the game, there was a severe internal conflict in the Suns' locker room. The team members seemed to be blaming each other and not giving in because of the loss, as if they were "fighting for attention" over the defeat. There are rumors that Beal, considered the "third giant" of the team, had a very intense verbal conflict with the coaching staff. The source of the problem was that Beal openly clashed with a member of the coaching staff in the locker room. Perhaps everyone would be surprised that such a thing could happen in a team with three giants. But the reality is just like this. Obviously, Beal is very dissatisfied with the current situation of the team. He feels that he has made too many sacrifices for the team, but in the end, he still lost the battle that should have been won in the midst of consecutive defeats. The coaching staff always firmly believes that Beal must continue to contribute and make sacrifices for the team. In this process, no one in the team…

Official Announcement! Trade and Signing Completed! Lakers Championship Team in Place, Internet Celebrity Team Does Not Disappoint Beijing time January 16th news, the league today was born a trade and a signing.‌ The Lakers officially announced that the team has signed center Trey Jamison with a two-way contract. Jamison is 25 years old and stands at 2 meters 11 centimeters tall. This season, Jamison played 16 games for the Pelicans, averaging 2.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. It can only be said that this "big dummy" slightly increased the thickness of the Lakers' weak interior. As an edge player, Jamison's prospects upon joining the Lakers are not promising, and there is even a possibility that he will not get any playing time. Do not forget that there are more famous centers such as Hayes, Wood, and Colloch in front of him who cannot play. The Lakers' purpose in signing him may simply be to satisfy the mentality of fans who want to strengthen the team, while also giving an explanation to James and Davis. It has already been revealed by the Lakers' team reporter that new coach Redick prefers to let Davis play the center position, and the team does not want to trade for centers like Valanciunas, Kessler, and Lowry. Therefore, it is highly likely that the Lakers will end this season with such a center rotation. The Suns and Hornets have finalized the first trade of 2025 today. The Suns traded for Richards from the Hornets, sending forward Okogie, and also received a second-round pick, while the…

On January 16th, Beijing time, as the NBA season progresses and the trade deadline approaches, the Phoenix Suns have announced a significant trade that has been relatively quiet until now. The Suns have completed a 4-for-2 trade, sending away one of their key players to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for a star center, further strengthening their frontline capabilities. This move leaves other teams wondering how they will compete. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Suns have traded Dario Saric and three second-round picks to the Hornets for Mason Plumlee and a second-round pick. Notably, after the trade was finalized, Saric did not express any dissatisfaction with the Suns' management. Instead, he posted a farewell message on social media, using a crying laughing emoji to bid adieu to his teammates, including Kevin Durant, as if leaving were a form of liberation. Returning to the main point, as the Hornets' core center, Plumlee was also a long-time target for reinforcement by the Lakers before joining the Suns through the trade. This season, he played 21 games for the Hornets, averaging 8 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block in 21 minutes per game, with a shooting percentage of 56%. It's worth noting that Plumlee's annual salary is only $5 million, making him a cost-effective blue-collar player. In contrast, Saric played 25 regular-season games for the Suns this season, averaging 6 points and 2 rebounds in 14 minutes per game, with a shooting percentage of 49% and an impressive three-point shooting rate of 38%. Although it was difficult for the Suns'…

The Lakers and the Suns are competing for the Hornets' 213cm frontcourt player! The trade assets have been revealed, and he performs steadily with a low salary. After acquiring the 3D wing Finney-Smith at the end of last month, the Lakers have not made any new moves recently. Journalist Siegel recently disclosed that the Lakers and the Suns are vying for the Hornets' 213cm frontcourt player, Richards, as both teams want to strengthen their frontcourt lineup. Phoenix wants to use Richards to replace Nurkic, while Los Angeles hopes to enhance their frontline rotation depth. Richards was selected in the second round, 42nd overall, in the 2020 draft. This season marks his fifth year in Charlotte. In his first two seasons, he did not have much playing time, averaging less than 8 minutes per game in both seasons. However, in the past two seasons, he has become a key rotational player thanks to his rebounding ability and strong performance in the paint. Last season, he started 51 games, averaging 9.7 points, 8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks, which was the best year of his career. So far this season, Richards has played 20 games, starting in 9 of them, averaging 9.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks, with a high shooting percentage of 56.4%. In the Hornets' 115-104 victory over the Suns on the 8th, he efficiently scored 15 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and had 3 blocks with 6 out of 4 shots, showing an excellent performance. This 213cm frontcourt player has a salary of only $5 million for both…