Recently, a piece of significant news has been making waves in the sports media circle. Evan Siddery, the ace reporter from Forbes Sports, revealed that the Wizards have new intentions and plan to sell Malcolm Brogdon in the trade market. This guard is on an expiring contract worth $22 million and also has a history of injuries. Based on these two points, it will be quite challenging for the Wizards to obtain substantial asset returns by trading him. However, if Brogdon can stay healthy and free from injury concerns, his abilities are not to be underestimated. He could become a valuable asset on the bench of a championship-contending team, providing strong support to the second lineup. As soon as the news broke, it immediately caught the attention of multiple championship-contending teams. These teams, like keen hunters, quickly sensed the opportunity and showed great interest in trading for Brogdon. In this "arms race" without gunpowder smoke, the Lakers' actions were particularly noteworthy. American journalist Evan Siddery has been closely following the situation and brought exclusive revelations: The Lakers' recent trade negotiations with the Wizards have reached a heated stage, with their main focus being Malcolm Brogdon. Moreover, the Lakers' ambitions seem to extend beyond this, as they are also interested in Jonas Valanciunas. To facilitate this trade, they are even considering offering up Little Li as a bargaining chip. Let's take a look at Brogdon's statistics this season. He has only played 10 games, averaging 24.1 minutes per game, yet he can easily score 14.9 points, grab 4.0 rebounds, and dish…

Can the Lakers win another championship? The current situation makes one wonder. LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the "Golden Duo," led the Lakers to the Larry O'Brien Trophy in 2020, but three years later, their dominance is not what it used to be. As James approaches the twilight of his career and Davis' health issues loom over the Lakers like a sword, it is at this moment that Bradley Beal's name has entered the sights of Lakers fans. Can his arrival truly revive the Lakers? Looking back at the 2020 Lakers, they had not only James and Davis as their two main cores, but also role players like Danny Green, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Kyle Kuzma. These individuals collectively supported that year's championship lineup. However, in recent seasons, the depth of the Lakers' roster has visibly collapsed. Those "blue-collar" players who could defend, run, and shoot have left one by one, leaving behind an offensive weakness and defensive vulnerabilities. James is nearing 40, still the all-around king, but it is no longer wise for him to carry the team alone during the regular season. What about Davis? At his peak, he could flourish both inside and outside, but his injury count is as numerous as advertisements on social media feeds, making stability one of the Lakers' biggest problems. In other words, this Lakers team urgently needs a third core with stable scoring ability. And Bradley Beal seems tailor-made for this role. Who is Bradley Beal? A peak model of a shooting guard. With a career average of over 20 points, he…

In the NBA arena, the Houston Rockets have recently caught the eye with their performance. Despite the absence of key players Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr., the team has continued to win games in a row. What secrets lie behind this remarkable record? After in-depth analysis, two key factors have emerged. VanVleet Changes His Playing Style to Energize the Team's Offense VanVleet was once controversial for his shot selection in games, leaving an impression of being "selfish." However, during the period when Eason and Smith were absent, he made a timely adjustment to his strategy, transitioning from a "scoring priority" to an "organizational core." Aware that the team's margin for error had decreased after losing two key defenders, VanVleet stopped taking unnecessary shots. He focused more on organizing and connecting the team, using his excellent passing vision and overall perspective to create excellent scoring opportunities for his teammates time and again. In the game, we often see him skillfully break through the defense, attract defenders, and accurately pass the ball to open teammates. This change has been significant, with his assist numbers skyrocketing. Although his personal scoring statistics have declined, the team's overall offense has become smooth and efficient, laying a solid foundation for victory. Amon Starts to Activate the Lineup, Bench Firepower Continuously Outputs Promoting Amon Thompson to the starting lineup is undoubtedly a stroke of genius by the Rockets coaching staff. This talented rookie is at ease in the starting position, showcasing extraordinary strength on both the offensive and defensive ends. Offensively, Amon can use his outstanding…

Karl-Anthony Towns was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the first overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. He played for the Timberwolves for nine seasons, participating in 573 regular-season games and averaging 22.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game with a shooting percentage of 52.4%. His performance lived up to his status as the number one pick. Towns set many franchise records, including scoring 40+ points 13 times in the regular season, which is the highest in Timberwolves history. However, a young player is on the verge of breaking this record. That player is Anthony Edwards. In the game between the Timberwolves and the Wizards on January 14, 2025, Edwards scored over 40 points again. In this game, he made 14 out of 25 shots (including 5 out of 11 three-pointers) and went 8 for 8 from the free-throw line, totaling 41 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals, leading the Timberwolves to a 14-point victory over the Wizards. After scoring 41 points in this game, Edwards has now scored 40+ points 12 times in his regular-season career, just one time short of Towns' franchise record. It seems that Edwards will break this record soon. To date, Edwards has played 341 regular-season games, significantly fewer than Towns' 573 games with the Timberwolves. Surprisingly, Edwards' number of 40+ point games is already close to Towns', indicating that Edwards' scoring ability is even more formidable. Throughout his career so far, Edwards has averaged 23.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.6 blocks…

The game between the Nets and the Trail Blazers was quite exciting, despite both teams being considered underperformers. The match featured many young players who played with great energy, making it very interesting to watch. Prior to this game, the Nets had suffered five consecutive losses. Russell, a guard who was traded from the Lakers to the Nets half a month ago, had been out due to an injury sustained during a game against the 76ers. He made his return today, but the Nets did not start him; instead, they had him lead the bench squad while Ben Simmons continued as the starting point guard. The biggest star of today's game was undoubtedly Henderson, the Blazers' guard. Henderson has been in poor form this year, averaging only 10.9 points per game. Many believe that if he continues like this, he will likely end up signing for the minimum wage after his rookie contract ends, unable to secure a substantial renewal deal. However, Henderson unexpectedly exploded today, without any warning. He shot 13 for 18 from the field, including 8 for 10 from three-point range and 5 for 8 from the free-throw line, scoring a career-high 39 points along with 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals, delivering a terrifying performance. Henderson's three-point shooting was particularly impressive, with an 80% accuracy rate. He scored 25 points in the first half alone, with an astonishingly high shooting percentage of 9 for 10. Despite Simmons being known for his top-tier skills except for shooting, and also for his strong defense, he could not…

The NBA regular season is nearing its halfway point, and the competition in the Western Conference has intensified to a white-hot degree. The top-ranked Thunder can be disregarded as they look down from above, while the bottom three teams - the Trail Blazers, Jazz, and Pelicans - are not worth considering as they focus on targeting the highly sought-after number one draft pick, Victor Wembanyama, for the upcoming summer. However, there is constant change among the middle-tier teams, particularly between the Mavericks and the Warriors, where an interval of just three wins has managed to squeeze in eight teams. The Mavericks face issues with injuries to their European duo, leaving them to pray that they don't drop out of the top ten before February, as it would be too difficult even if Doncic were to return. Although the Clippers have been hovering around the sixth and seventh spots, it's clear that Leonard has no intention of exerting himself during the regular season; in fact, his presence on the court seems to negatively impact the team's offensive and defensive efficiency. The Kings and Suns are both in a period of resurgence, but it's common knowledge that they are preparing for significant trades. The Kings are unable to retain Fox, while the Suns wish to trade away Beal, who, however, holds a veto power and is unwilling to leave Phoenix, creating a stalemate. As for the Warriors, their performance can be disregarded; they started with 12 wins and 3 losses, but then went on a downward spiral with 7 wins and 17…

In reading an article, Wade stated that in the post-Jordan era, from a strict and essential perspective, only LeBron James and Kobe Bryant can truly be considered as superstars. In my mind, James and Kobe are on par with Jordan as historical top-tier figures. I completely agree with this viewpoint. From his rookie days to the present, James has given fans a sense of dominating the world. Before the age of 35, James was capable of anything, performing various tomahawk dunks, breakthroughs, and high-difficulty blocks, essentially able to soar through the air and move freely. However, since turning 35, he has indeed been gradually declining, with a less efficient scoring rate than before. Yet, his assists have been increasing, averaging as high as 9 per game this season. To date, James has won a total of 4 championships, 4 MVP awards, 4 Finals MVP awards, and is the all-time leading scorer in history. These achievements are the most impressive, and currently, he is the only player in the league to have achieved such statistics. Let's talk about influence. Without James in the NBA Finals, viewership rates drop below 60 percent. However, when James is in the Finals, NBA viewership rates soar above 75 percent, and even regular-season viewership rates are high. Moreover, he has consistently invested in basketball projects for charity and owns his own basketball school, providing free tuition and accommodation for children who dream of playing basketball. He has donated a staggering amount of approximately 134milliontocharity,whileearningonly134 million to charity, while earning only 134milliontocharity,whileearningonly237 million in his 15 years…

On January 15, 2025, Beijing time, the 22-win and 17-loss Mavericks hosted the 23-win and 15-loss Nuggets. Just two days ago, the two teams faced each other, with the Mavericks leading the Nuggets by 19 points at one point despite the absence of Doncic and Irving. However, they were eventually reversed and lost the game by an 11-point margin. Today, Irving returned to the lineup, although Doncic continued to be absent, the Mavericks' combat effectiveness has been significantly enhanced. Can they defeat the Nuggets? The Mavericks' starting lineup: Irving + Clay + Marshall + Washington + Levli, while Gordon from the Nuggets continued to come off the bench, with the starting lineup: Murray + Westbrook + Braun + Porter + Jokic. In the first quarter, Levli made two dunks, Porter hit a three-pointer, Braun made a layup, and Murray made two three-pointers, giving the Nuggets an 11-4 lead. Gafford made a hook shot, followed by Murray, Porter, and Westbrook scoring eight points in a row, extending the lead to 13 points. Dinwiddie and Irving also scored, but Porter and Murray continued to extend the lead to 15 points. Dinwiddie made a 2+1 play, while Watson and Jokic responded, maintaining a 17-point lead. Gafford and Grantham scored, but Murray added four more points, ending the first quarter with the Nuggets leading 36-21. Murray scored 19 points in the first quarter alone. In the second quarter, Gordon extended the lead to 21 points. Clay, Marshall, and Irving scored for the Mavericks, but Jordan responded with consecutive alley-oops, keeping the lead at 20…

On January 15th, Beijing time, the Mavericks lost 99-118 to the Nuggets at home, with Doncic out due to injury and Irving returning. The game lost suspense from the first quarter, with the Nuggets leading 36-21 after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Nuggets won by 11 points with a score of 35-24, leading 71-45 at halftime. The entire second half became garbage time! Jamal Murray had his strongest game of the season: playing 37 minutes, shooting 18 of 26, making 5 of 9 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, scoring 45 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals. Before this game, Murray's highest score this season was only 34 points. This is the fifth time in Murray's career that he has scored over 40 points, and it is also his highest score since February 20, 2021 (50 points). Murray only played 19 minutes in the first half, shooting 12 of 15, making 4 of 6 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and scoring 32 points with 3 assists. Seeing Murray in such good form, Jokic only attempted 2 shots in the first half, which is the ultimate selflessness. This is the third time in Murray's regular-season career that he has scored over 30 points in a half, tying Anthony and Jokic for the most in Nuggets history. In the entire game, Jokic shot 4 of 7, made 1 of 2 three-pointers, 1 of 2 free throws, and got 10 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, with a plus-minus of +23, the highest in the game.…

A 19-point comeback: Why did the Nuggets take another step forward? In one game, they were 19 points behind and eventually completed a reversal with a score of 112-101. This game, which can be called a "roller coaster of the heart," how could the Nuggets climb out of the mud? Is the chemistry between Westbrook and Jokic really the key to the Nuggets' comeback? What is the story behind the comprehensive outbreak from the bench to the starting lineup? This game not only played out excitingly but also left a pile of thought-provoking questions. The Mavericks indeed suffered from being "short-staffed" in this game - Doncic and Irving both rested, which made people wonder, "Can the Mavericks without a leader hold up?" However, in the first half of the game, they slapped this question in the face with their actions. Especially Klay Thompson, the veteran's 11-point explosion in a single quarter made the Nuggets' defense suffer. Throughout the game, Klay hit six three-pointers and contributed 25 points, not only consolidating the Mavericks' lead of up to 19 points but also proving that he still has the ability to dominate the rhythm of the game. However, the hidden danger of lacking core players gradually emerged. The Mavericks' tactical choices became monotonous at critical moments, lacking the control power of Doncic as the "pillar of the sea" and Irving's ability to make key shots, ultimately leading to their inability to withstand the storm of the reversal. If Klay supported the Mavericks' sky in the first half, then the wind and rain in…