Throughout the long history of the NBA, there have been many players who have played until they are 40 years old, but those who can maintain a high level of competitive form and still serve as core players are rare. Players like Carter and Nowitzki at this age have already moved to the second line, playing the role of mentor to young players. However, among these veterans, the most outstanding performer is undoubtedly "Forty-Year-Old Man" James. This season so far, the 40-year-old James has averaged a comprehensive set of data with 23.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game, with a shooting percentage as high as 50.2% and a three-point percentage of 38.2%. At the same time, James has recorded 8 triple-doubles this season, second only to Jokic's 13. It must be admitted that even in his 22nd season, James is still one of the best players in the league. Although his athletic ability cannot match his younger days, he can still influence the game with his experience and skills. Such an all-round performance is something even Jordan at the same age could not achieve. In the recent Lakers' home victory over the Trail Blazers, James once again proved that his "fuel tank" still has plenty of reserves. In this game, James made 15 of 25 shots, including 7 of 10 from three-point range, scoring a luxurious 38 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists, leading the team to victory in the absence of Davis. After this game, James broke several records, let's take a look together. After scoring 30…

The Lakers defeated the Hawks 119-102 and have now climbed to fourth place in the Western Conference. LeBron James scored over 30 points more times than Michael Jordan, making him the first in history. In the game, he played for 30 minutes, made 13 out of 20 shots, including 2 out of 5 three-pointers, scoring 30 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists. After the game, James finally regained his confidence, saying that he still has fuel in the tank and will continue playing without mentioning retirement again. Interestingly, at the beginning of this year when the Lakers were facing difficulties, James had talked about retiring. At that time, James was extremely exhausted because he felt responsible for his words. He had put himself in a difficult situation by saying that he would play all 82 regular-season games, including back-to-back matches. As a result of this statement, even when tired, James felt embarrassed to take a break. Eventually, he became cautious and was later criticized by J.J. Redick. In an interview, Redick directly stated that it wasn't good news for the Lakers if James played all 82 games. Redick also believed that an exhausted James could not help his teammates on the court. Ultimately, James was forced to rest by the Lakers, and after one game where Davis led the team to victory, James was still somewhat dissatisfied, saying that he wanted to play but the Lakers did not allow it. Looking back now, Redick's criticism seems to have been effective. Since Christmas, after resting, James' physical energy has recovered, averaging…

NBA regular season is in full swing, with 30 teams making a strong push, and the league's landscape is beginning to take shape. The competition for various regular-season awards has also entered a white-hot stage. So far, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the scoring chart with a slight advantage over Towns, who leads the rebounding chart by a narrow margin over Sabonis. Trae Young has a commanding lead in assists, while Daniels leads the steals chart with an absolute advantage, and Wembanyama leads the blocks chart by a wide margin! At the same time, the race for the regular-season MVP is quietly undergoing subtle changes. In the first two months of the new season, many superstar players have taken the lead in the MVP race with their stable and efficient performances. The most popular among them is Jokic, a three-time MVP winner! Since winning the championship, the Nuggets have been cutting down their roster, but Jokic always finds ways to keep the team competitive! In the new season, Jokic played 30 games for the Nuggets, averaging 31 points (third in the league) + 13.2 rebounds (third in the league) + 9.7 assists (second in the league) + 1.7 steals + 2.3 three-pointers, with a shooting percentage of 55.3% and a three-point shooting percentage of 47.9% (first in the league). The Nuggets are currently ranked fifth in the West with a record of 19 wins and 14 losses, just half a game behind the fourth-placed Lakers (20 wins and 14 losses). It can be said without exaggeration that as long as the Nuggets…

On January 4th, Beijing time, the 26th round of the CBA regular season saw the defending champion Liaoning play away against Jilin. In this game, Zhao Jiwei returned and the team's offensive state was hot from the start, launching a 16-5 offensive and then taking full control, with the point difference constantly widening to establish an advantage of more than 30 points. Jilin once narrowed the score, but Liaoning re-opened the gap and eventually won 102-81. After Jilin lost Jones, their strength dropped significantly. At first, they could still compete with Liaoning, but they quickly fell into a passive position. Wang Lanchen hit a three-pointer for Liaoning, followed by continuous scoring, and Willis scored in a counterattack to take a 16-5 lead. Wu Changze hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, but Liaoning continued to score, and Jilin couldn't keep up with the rhythm, and the point difference was further widened. Kizlink hit a three-pointer, Zhao Jiwei responded with a three-pointer, Foger broke through to score, and the point difference widened to over 20 points. Kizlink hit another three-pointer, and Liaoning led 33-14 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Liaoning's offensive momentum remained strong, with Yan Shouqi hitting two consecutive three-pointers to directly widen the point difference to 30 points. Jia Hao hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, and Jilin's shooting felt somewhat revived, able to score continuously, but Yan Shouqi hit another three-pointer, maintaining a fiery momentum to help the team maintain the lead. Fu Hao also scored under the basket, Big Bear…

On January 4th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. The Clippers have ended their three-game road trip, losing both of the last two games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. In the next game, they will host the Hawks at home, and there is also a reversal in the situation of the team's core Leonard, who was originally announced to continue to be absent, but two famous reporters Shams and Haynes successively announced his return, which means that his debut is finally coming. The Clippers are still very cautious. The original plan was for him to return against the Hawks, but the team wanted to postpone it. However, Leonard himself has a strong desire to return. Although the Clippers' accompanying reporter previously revealed that Leonard would continue to be absent, he also sighed that in the past five years, I have learned one thing from reporting Leonard's injury news, that is, nothing is 100% certain. Afterwards, the famous reporter Haynes said, "The Clippers want to be cautious, Leonard wants to play, and the current expectation is that he will make his season debut tomorrow!" Subsequently, another famous reporter Shams also announced this news, which means that the return is already a foregone conclusion, with no suspense. This is also a major benefit for fans, and the Clippers have finally waited for their core. From the final stage of last season, Leonard has been absent until now, and now he is finally returning. With the reports of the two major reporters, the Clippers' official also adjusted the injury…

Butler is 1000% unwilling to play for the Heat anymore and is doing everything he can to get the team to trade him away. As the saying goes, "A forced melon is not sweet." With no intention of continuing to play for the Heat, Butler has been performing poorly on the court, scoring only 9 points in each of his last two games. Although the Heat previously stated that they would not trade Butler, they could not resist his proactive application for a trade. Yes, Butler has done it; he has formally submitted a trade request to the Heat, and the relationship between the two sides has completely deteriorated. This time, Butler did not specify a destination team; he is willing to go to any team except the Heat, confident that he can make himself and his new team competitive anywhere. However, there is still an old problem: it's not that teams are unwilling to take over, but rather that the goddess only wants to have fun and then leave. All teams in the league have been notified that Butler will decline his player option worth $52.41 million next season and enter the free market. This means that the team trading for Butler from the Heat this season may only have half a year of his services... Many people may be curious as to why the Heat do not proactively trade Butler, at least to recover some assets for themselves; do they love him that much? Salary expert Marks explained that if the Heat insist on keeping Butler until his…

The Houston Rockets lost at home to the Boston Celtics, once again demonstrating that what the Rockets lack is top-tier star players. Currently, the Rockets do not have a single player who has reached All-Star level; even Alperen Sengun, whose statistics look decent, has poor defense. Despite still ranking third in the Western Conference, the Rockets will face many strong teams in the coming games. With the uncertain injuries of Smith and Ison, they may be out for an extended period, making it imperative for the Rockets to improve their roster through trades. The Rockets have been trying to pursue All-Star level players or even superstars. They offered a good deal of Jalen Green plus a first-round draft pick for Bridges when he was still with the Brooklyn Nets, but the trade ultimately did not materialize. Now, another opportunity has presented itself to Rockets' general manager Rafael Stone. If he is willing to provide sufficient assets, they could have a chance to acquire Jimmy Butler, the superstar forward from the Miami Heat. Jimmy Butler has had a falling out with the Heat and was suspended for seven games. It's a foregone conclusion that he will be traded. Butler previously expressed that the Rockets are one of the teams he would like to join. As a native of Houston, playing in front of his hometown crowd would be a return to his roots for the 35-year-old veteran. However, the Rockets seem to have little interest in Butler. According to the latest news, the Rockets' management has no intention of pursuing Butler.…

The game between the Warriors and the Nets was truly astonishing, as we watched the Warriors go from a lead of up to 18 points to a final reversal. Such an outcome was unexpected by many. Initially, everyone thought that the Warriors could easily defeat the Nets, considering they were among the top contenders in the West, while the Nets were in a rebuilding phase with inconsistent performance, making the gap between them quite evident. However, the game's outcome delivered a resounding slap in the face to everyone. Not only did the Warriors fail to maintain their victory, but they also suffered a stunning reversal, which was quite surprising. At the beginning of the game, neither team was in particularly good form. The Warriors seemed to be holding back, and the Nets were somewhat disorganized, entering a low point where both sides took turns missing shots, making the scene somewhat tense. Fortunately, Johnson of the Nets broke the deadlock with a three-pointer from the corner, helping the Nets score first. On the Warriors' side, they relied on Green's breakthrough layup to gradually find some rhythm, followed by Thomas' corner three-pointer that stabilized the Nets' position. Subsequently, Wiggins repeatedly attacked the basket, and Davis also scored with a reverse layup under the basket, allowing the Warriors to gradually regain their composure. Until the end of the game, Curry and Hield's consecutive three-pointers allowed the Warriors to suddenly launch an 11-0 mini-climax, overtaking the score. At the end of the first quarter, the Warriors led the Nets 67-58. Entering the second quarter,…

Foreign media's latest prediction is that before the trade deadline, both the Lakers and the Clippers will make significant trades. The Lakers are expected to acquire Trail Blazers forward Grant, while the Clippers are expected to get Jazz guard Sexton. Los Angeles Clippers receive: Collin Sexton, Patty Mills Utah Jazz receive: Forward PJ Tucker, Center Cody Zeller, Forward Kobe Brown, Grizzlies' 2026 second-round pick (protected pick 31-42 from ATL), Clippers' 2030 second-round pick, Clippers' 2031 second-round pick The Utah Jazz will open up for trades before the trade deadline, with Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton both being included in trade negotiations. Sexton is an important backcourt player for the Jazz, and his price is not high, which is just right for the Clippers who don't have much to offer. The Clippers can't trade their first-round pick until 2030, and now they only have two second-round picks in 2030 and 2031. Los Angeles Lakers receive: Forward Jerami Grant, Forward/Center Duane Washington Jr. Portland Trail Blazers receive: Vincent, Rui Hachimura, Lakers' 2025 second-round pick After recently acquiring Finney-Smith, the Lakers really need to pursue Grant. In today's league, there can never be too many versatile wing players, and Grant is one of them. Grant is in his third season with the Blazers, and his usage rate has significantly dropped. He is no longer the Blazers' top scorer, making it a good time for the Lakers to acquire him. Grant has always been a valuable asset during the Blazers' rebuilding period, and they sacrificed their 2025 first-round pick to trade for him from…

On December 31st, Beijing time, my Nuggets really showed off on the road, defeating the Jazz 132-121 and securing a second consecutive victory. In the first half, I was actually trailing by 2 points, but don't underestimate me. By the third quarter, I started to explode, scoring 34-23 in a single quarter to take the lead. In the fourth quarter, Jokic and Westbrook worked together to help me secure this victory. Let's take a look at this game! Jokic of the Nuggets is really amazing, hitting 14 out of 34 shots, scoring 36 points, grabbing 23 rebounds, dishing out 10 assists, and adding 3 steals. Although the shooting percentage isn't particularly high, these stats are simply explosive, and he led the team to victory, which is why Jokic is a strong contender for the MVP. As for Westbrook, he's also superhuman, making all 7 shots and easily scoring 16 points while grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists, plus 4 steals, visible on both offense and defense. Murray didn't hold back either, contributing 20 points and 10 assists. Porter scored 21 points, and Braun also had 20 points, with each of the starting five players performing brilliantly. On the other side, the Jazz's Sexton scored 22 points, Markkanen got 17 points, and the whole team had five players scoring in double figures, causing quite a bit of trouble for the Nuggets. We have to talk about it! The 36-year-old Westbrook was really firing on all cylinders in today's game, his state was simply berserk. Not only did he easily…