On January 3rd, it was reported that on January 2nd, Zhejiang Guangsha officially announced the signing of former NBA center and Serbian player Boban. On January 3rd, Boban trained with the team and showed off his "giant physique" to his two new teammates, Hu Jinqiu and Sun Minghui. This season, Zhejiang Guangsha continues to maintain a strong strength and climbed to the top of the league after the start of the second stage of the competition. Guangsha's two inside players, Carton and Knight, are 2.08 meters tall, with Knight preferring the No. 4 position, averaging 13 points and a three-point shooting percentage of 33%. The 2.05-meter-tall Carton averages 11 points and grabs 5 rebounds. For Guangsha, who is determined to win the championship, such performance still does not meet the requirements of the team, so they have recently acted quickly to sign former NBA center Boban. The 36-year-old Boban Marjanovic is from Serbia, standing at 2.24 meters tall. He entered the NBA in 2015 and has played for teams such as the Spurs, Pistons, Clippers, 76ers, Mavericks, and Rockets, appearing in a total of 331 games and averaging 5.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 8.7 minutes per game. Boban's huge height advantage gives him super-strong rebounding and rim protection abilities, which is also an area that Guangsha urgently needs to strengthen. On January 2nd, Zhejiang Guangsha officially announced Boban's signing. Today, Boban has met with the Guangsha players. He also compared the size of his hands with Hu Jinqiu, and the result was that Boban's palms were two sizes larger…

The Lakers faced off against the Hawks at home in a back-to-back game, with Davis returning to the lineup. The Lakers' starting lineup was Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis; while the Hawks started with Trae Young, Daniels, Jalen Johnson, Lissache, and Capela. In the first quarter, both teams exchanged points, with the score tied at 6-6. After that, the Hawks scored 5 consecutive points. However, Davis began to explode, making two free throws for a foul, scoring under the basket, assisting Hachimura with a dunk, and defensively blocking shots in the paint, causing the Hawks to go scoreless for a period, leading to a timeout with the score at 16-13. After the timeout, the Lakers extended their lead to 7 points. The Hawks brought back Trae Young, who immediately revitalized the team's offense, with the Hawks scoring 7 points to stop the bleeding. Okongwu made a layup to enter the timeout. After the timeout, James and Davis connected, Trae Young hit a long three-pointer, and Jalen Johnson completed a fast break with a 2+1, ending the first quarter with the Lakers leading 31-28 by 3 points. In the second quarter, during the rotation phase, Trae Young and James led their respective teams, with both sides engaged in an offensive battle and the scores rising alternately. James assisted Hayes with an alley-oop, and Trae Young responded by scoring and celebrating with a technical foul. The referees began awarding free throws to the Lakers, with Davis replacing James, and Reeves assisting Knocket to make another three-pointer. However, the Hawks remained close,…

Heat Suspends Butler for 7 Games with a Loss of $2.35 Million! Famous Criticizes Riley for Overstepping, Warriors Have Discussed Trades On January 4th, Beijing time, the drama surrounding Butler's departure from the Heat has escalated. In response to Butler's trade request, the Heat officially announced his suspension without pay for seven games and stated that they will consider offers for him. The Warriors, previously mentioned by Butler as a team he was interested in joining, have already engaged in preliminary trade discussions with the Heat. Heat Suspends Butler for 7 Games In the face of Butler's clear demand for a trade, even publicly stating his willingness to go anywhere but Miami, Pat Riley of the Heat has shown a tough stance. After confirming the authenticity of the news, the team began to formally listen to trade offers for Butler. The Heat then quickly issued a statement, citing unfavorable behavior since the start of the season, especially in recent weeks, as the reason for suspending Butler without pay for seven games. According to the labor agreement, Butler will lose 1/145 of his annual salary per game, which is 346,543,totaling346,543, totaling 346,543,totaling2.35 million for seven games. Since it is a team suspension rather than a league suspension, only Butler's salary is affected, not the Heat's luxury tax. More importantly, including these seven suspended games, Butler will miss 17 games this season. This means he cannot miss any remaining games to meet the "65-game" rule and retain eligibility for regular-season awards. Whether or not he can win awards such as the All-NBA…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. In the recently concluded Eastern Conference matchup, the Bucks hosted the home game against the Nets, who are known for tanking. What was expected to be an easy victory turned out to be a surprising 113-110 upset for the Bucks, even with their three superstars on the court, and this happened while Simmons was resting. In this game, Russell, the new addition to the Nets, started and contributed 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 12 assists in 27 minutes. Adding to his debut performance against the Raptors with 22 points, 2 rebounds, and 8 assists, Russell has achieved an average of 10 assists in his first two games with the Nets, completely revitalizing the team's offensive system. Even the head coach couldn't help but praise Russell's passing vision and high-quality pick-and-roll plays, and core player Thomas also expressed that Russell's addition is great, as he has a high IQ and excels in both passing and shooting. Seeing Russell's immediate success after leaving, Lakers fans must be feeling very regretful. Pelinka traded Russell for Smith and Milton, whose combined debut scores were not even as high as Russell's average assists, causing doubts among the Lakers players about whether this trade was really beneficial. It's worth noting that this marks the second time Russell has been sent to the Nets by the Lakers. During the offseason, the management repeatedly used Russell as a bargaining chip, making it clear that the Lakers' future does not involve him. Therefore, there was much concern from the…

The first round of All-Star voting results are out! James ranks third in the West! The King of Votes is still him! As new talents emerge in the NBA, older stars gradually fade from the league. Even former poster players cannot change this fate; they just fade out more slowly. The highly anticipated NBA All-Star Game is getting closer. On January 3, 2025, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the first phase of the 2025 All-Star voting results, with Giannis Antetokounmpo as the top vote-getter and LeBron James ranking third among Western Conference frontcourt players. Giannis' popularity is undeniable. Despite being in a small market, his personal strength is impressive, especially after winning the NBA championship and MVP this year. He is now the top vote-getter in the Eastern Conference and the entire league. It's worth noting that Giannis was also the top vote-getter in both the Eastern Conference and the entire league in last year's first-round All-Star voting, which shows the high level of his skills and popularity. Giannis has a good chance of winning the top vote-getter again this year, as the All-Star selection is primarily based on popularity, unlike the regular-season MVP voting rules. Looking at last year's top vote-getter, LeBron James, he is only third among Western Conference frontcourt players in this year's first-round voting. The King is indeed getting older, but he still has the skills. The league is now dominated by young players, and this transition is reasonable. If LeBron were to remain the top vote-getter every year until retirement, that would be unusual.…

Kevin Durant has once again become the focus of the NBA offseason. The Phoenix Suns have offered him a two-year, $120 million top-tier contract, including the rare inclusion of a trade veto clause, demonstrating their immense sincerity. However, the Los Angeles Clippers are not to be outdone, with their offer of a max salary plus special treatment making the competition even more unpredictable. How will Durant make his decision? Durant's battle for the top salary sees the Suns going all out, while the Clippers refuse to back down. This time, the Suns have put a $120 million contract on the table, along with a "tyrannical clause"! What is a tyrannical clause? It means that as long as Durant agrees and signs, the Suns won't even have the right to trade him; no one can persuade them otherwise! This is true love! But the Clippers aren't to be underestimated either, with owner Steve Ballmer directly stating: "Come to me, and I'll give you a max contract, teach you business, and help you earn more money than you could ever make playing basketball!" This isn't just about recruiting; it's an outright grab! Durant now has a tough decision to make, torn between the Suns and the Clippers. Earlier, the Suns tentatively offered Durant a "trial contract": 52millionforoneyear!Durantglancedatitanddeclined,implying:"I′mnotinterestedinsmall−timedeals.Lookatmypastperformances;amIworththisprice?"TheSunsquicklyadjustedtheirstrategy,comingupwitha52 million for one year! Durant glanced at it and declined, implying: "I'm not interested in small-time deals. Look at my past performances; am I worth this price?" The Suns quickly adjusted their strategy, coming up with a 52millionforoneyear!Durantglancedatitanddeclined,implying:"I′mnotinterestedinsmall−timedeals.Lookatmypastperformances;amIworththisprice?"TheSunsquicklyadjustedtheirstrategy,comingupwitha120 million deal for two years, complete with…

Today, the Clippers without Harden faced off against the Thunder, who had already won 12 consecutive games before the match. In the first half, the Thunder did not perform well, perhaps due to the common occurrence of underestimating their opponent when a strong team faces a "weak" one. At halftime, the Clippers were still in the lead. However, at the start of the third quarter, the Thunder launched an offensive spree with a 17-5 run. The third quarter alone saw them score 42 points to the Clippers' 20, winning the quarter by a margin of 22 points. Ultimately, the Thunder secured a decisive victory over the Clippers with a final score of 116-98, achieving their 13th consecutive win and setting a new team record for consecutive victories! In all honesty, given the Clippers' lineup today, if they were able to defeat the Thunder, the latter should give up their status as the top team in the West. Some people previously claimed that with Chet's injury, the Thunder would be finished. However, they have Harten! In today's game, Harten played for 23 minutes, shooting 5 out of 9 attempts, scoring 11 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists. The depth of the Thunder's roster is truly enviable. With both depth and star power, they have a perfect roster structure. Now, what level does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander occupy in the NBA? MVP material, perhaps?! In today's game, Alexander played three quarters, shooting 9 out of 17 attempts, making 2 out of 5 three-pointers, and converting all 9 free throws, accumulating 29…

Certainly, here is the translation of the article content into English: It's no secret that Curry's recent form hasn't been quite right. Take the last game as an example, where the Warriors suffered a crushing 95-113 defeat at home to the Cavaliers. The loss wasn't surprising, considering the Cavaliers had the best record in the league. However, Curry's performance was particularly out of character, shooting only 4 for 14 from the field, 3 for 11 from three-point range, without any free throws, scoring just 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists. In the first half alone, Curry was completely off his game, shooting 1 for 6 and scoring only 2 points. In the third quarter, despite increasing his attempts, he managed only 2 for 6, scoring 6 points. By the start of the fourth quarter, the Warriors were trailing by nearly 20 points and needed to quickly close the gap, but Curry failed to step up, playing half a quarter and only managing to sink one three-pointer. With 4 and a half minutes remaining, the Warriors still trailed by 19 points, and Coach Kerr substituted Curry out, signaling the end of the game as garbage time. It's worth noting that this isn't the first time Curry has performed so poorly recently. Prior to the crushing defeat against the Cavaliers, the Warriors won 109-105 at home against the Suns, with Curry scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. However, his shooting was only 9 for 22, 4 for 13 from three-point range, and he made 5 turnovers. Crucially in the…

Facing the Trail Blazers, who are third from the bottom in the West, the Lakers also found themselves in a tough battle, one reason being the absence of "Big Brow" Anthony Davis, their core frontcourt player. However, the Lakers managed to secure a victory without much trouble, with LeBron James showing his enduring prowess and Max Christie delivering the best performance of his career, giving the Lakers a good start to their back-to-back games. Winning the game, the Lakers could be said to have experienced three pieces of good fortune. Firstly, two frontcourt players performed outstandingly, making up for the absence of Davis. Jackson Hayes made his comeback debut, playing only 18 minutes but with very high efficiency, contributing 4 points and 6 rebounds. After the game, Jackson Hayes told the media that he had never been absent for so long in his career, but he was happy to return to the court and help the Lakers win a game while performing well himself. If Jackson Hayes is naturally impressive when healthy, Christian Kolok's performance in this game can be called a trump card. He scored 8 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. As a two-way contract player, Christian Kolok's original advantage lies in his strong defense, but in this game, he also made gains on the offensive end, grabbing as many as 6 offensive rebounds, giving the Lakers plenty of second-chance opportunities. Honestly, even if a typical benchwarmer occasionally performs like this, it's more than enough for the Lakers. Furthermore, after completing a collaboration with the Nets, the Lakers' overall…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers 114:106 at home without Anthony Davis, securing their 19th victory of the season and maintaining sixth place in the Western Conference with a record of 19 wins and 14 losses. The 40-year-old LeBron James scored 38 points and had 8 assists.‌ In this game, LeBron James played for 36 minutes and 12 seconds, shooting 15 out of 25 from the field and 7 out of 10 from three-point range, scoring 38 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists, with the only downside being four turnovers. It's hard to imagine a 40-year-old player having such dominance in the NBA before James.‌ This season marks LeBron James' 21st NBA season, during which he is averaging 20.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game, playing an average of 35 minutes per game, ranking 24th in the league.‌ After watching this game, many fans, like the author, couldn't help but wonder where LeBron James currently ranks among NBA players in terms of individual ability.‌ Currently, James ranks 18th in the league in scoring average. Behind him, the only players who could potentially challenge his ranking are Curry at 24th and Harden at 27th, but their performance this season has been far inferior to James'.‌ Among the players scoring more than James, I personally feel that there are only a few whose current individual abilities surpass James': Giannis Antetokounmpo, SGA, Jokic, Tatum, and Doncic. Players like Davis, Edwards, Irving, Brunson, Towns, and Durant are roughly on par…