Prior to this, the Lakers and the Nets reached a blockbuster trade. The Lakers sent Russell, Lewis, and three second-round picks to Brooklyn in exchange for Finney Smith and Milton. This unexpected trade immediately attracted widespread attention from many fans and media. Many people were very sorry to see Russell leave. Former NBA player Howard discussed this trade on his blog show. He even angrily criticized James, saying that the Lakers' trade was entirely the decision of General Manager James because he had had enough of Russell, which is why the Lakers suddenly made such a trade. I know today is LeBron's birthday, it's only 10 o'clock, but the league has already publicized it 90 million times. It can be seen from Howard's remarks that he believes that the Lakers' trade was completely led by James. At the same time, he is also very dissatisfied with the league's publicity of James' birthday. What do you think about this matter?

On December 31st, Beijing time, the Warriors played against the Cavaliers at home, and the game ended with the Warriors losing to the Cavaliers 95-113. In this game, the Warriors' three-point shooting was only 9 out of 38, with a shooting percentage of just 33.3%. In contrast, the Cavaliers made 18 out of 47 three-pointers, including an impressive 8 out of 14 in the third quarter. When the Cavaliers were able to execute such an offensive performance, the Warriors found it difficult to keep up. To make matters worse, the Warriors also committed 14 turnovers in the game, and despite earning 26 free throw attempts, they only managed to convert 20 of them. It can be said that in this game, the Cavaliers' offense completely overwhelmed the Warriors, so the Warriors' loss was not undeserved. In this season, Steve Kerr's player rotation has been criticized by many, especially his use of Bjelica, which has been particularly questioned. Kerr's post-game comments have once again drawn criticism. After the game, Kerr said in an interview: "I may feel better about our young players now than ever before. I mentioned a few nights ago that I think Kuminga is making a breakthrough in terms of his understanding of things. I believe Davis is also making a leap. I love Bjelica, and I like what he brings to the table: his tenacity, his toughness, and his basketball IQ." While many did not object to Kerr praising Kuminga and Davis, his praise for Bjelica was met with skepticism. Compared to his rookie season, Bjelica has…

According to the latest report from American media, insiders in the league believe that Kings star De'Aaron Fox will push for a trade before the deadline. The Kings may consider all options, and the Rockets are likely to be the best potential trading partner for the Kings. Their draft picks and promising young stars make it hard for the Kings to refuse, especially after VanVleet's consecutive poor performances. The Rockets' desire for a trade has become increasingly strong. VanVleet's salary this season is $42.85 million, the highest in the Rockets team. So far this season, VanVleet has played 30 games for the Rockets, averaging 15.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. His shooting percentage is 37.9%, the second-lowest of his career, with a three-point percentage of 32.5%, a career low, and a free-throw percentage of 79.7%, also a career low. In yesterday's loss to the Heat, VanVleet performed poorly again and was even ejected from the game. He played for 38 minutes and 14 seconds, making only 6 of 17 shots, including 4 of 10 from three-point range, scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Meanwhile, the Kings are experiencing a six-game losing streak, and their head coach has been fired. Fox previously rejected the team's offer of a three-year, $165 million early renewal contract, leaving his future in Sacramento uncertain. The chaotic situation in the Kings has intensified discussions about Fox's future direction. This management is really incompetent, Brown is just a scapegoat. According to ESPN reporter Ramona, sources say…

Since the Sacramento Kings fired head coach Mike Brown, this best coach who just completed a renewal in the offseason has now become a scapegoat for players and management. Despite All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox actively clarifying that he had no direct relationship with Brown's dismissal, his various actions have begun to ferment. Focusing on the true face of the Kings suffering five consecutive losses after being killed by a 3+1 by Ayton, the head coach was furious and directly blamed the players for not following the tactics during the post-game media conference. Perhaps it was this angry speech that completely caused the Kings to disintegrate from within. However, this farce has not ended. The seemingly stable Fox is making his final efforts. He previously rejected a 3-year $165 million renewal contract offered by management and later joined forces with agent Rich Paul to challenge management, hoping to leave the city of Sacramento before the trade deadline. Given the team's current competitive state, it is difficult to have any leverage to retain Fox. For the contract expiring in 2026, the Kings do not want to lose this talent for nothing, so they must trade him to acquire more valuable assets. Among them, several potential suitors have emerged, such as the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Lakers, all of whom can offer more attractive chips. On December 31, 2024, Beijing time, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report reported: The Sacramento Kings' high-level officials stated that they have a strong interest in the Rockets' No. 3 pick in 24 years, Reed…

Howard joined the Taoyuan Clouded Leopards at the age of 36, where he not only received an annual salary of $1.5 million but also had a luxurious cheerleading squad composed of many Taiwanese girls waiting for him. This lineup was enough to make Howard "get hard" again. After joining the team, Old Howard confidently declared that he wanted to contribute to the team. However, everyone knew that given Howard's character, the place where he probably wanted to "contribute" was likely the cheerleading squad with Taiwanese girls. As a former leading figure in the NBA, Howard's abilities are unquestionable. Although he is already 36 years old, he can still contribute in lower-level leagues. However, after joining his new team, he unexpectedly lost his previous dominance. It seems that in order to obtain the peak period of Taiwanese girls, he paid a huge price, which was to let the team's $1.5 million salary go down the drain. Due to Howard's lack of form, the team manager privately reminded him to focus his thoughts on the court. Even his agent seriously warned him twice not to "get hard" with those Taiwanese girls anymore, otherwise, he would face the risk of unemployment. Howard could only helplessly shift his attention to the court. However, as the saying goes, "A leopard cannot change its spots," he displayed his "racial advantage" in the gym and flirted with a well-known internet celebrity. Later, he went to a private club and met many socialites. However, the Taiwanese girls in the cheerleading squad were Howard's true love. To get them,…

The trade between the Lakers and the Nets has been completed, with the arrival of Finney Smith and Milton set to bring new elements to the Lakers. The team's playing style may undergo changes as a result. Today, Finney Smith spoke to reporters about his future role with the Lakers, discussing what he will bring to the team, which has left fans feeling very excited. Redick previously discussed Finney Smith, stating that he is a very versatile player capable of playing from one to five positions and possessing excellent three-point shooting ability on the court. Finney Smith believes that after joining the Lakers, he can play as a center in small-ball lineups at certain times, attracting defenses from the perimeter, creating space, and hitting three-pointers after screens to enrich the Lakers' tactics. It is clear that Finney Smith thinks that upon joining the Lakers, Redick can fully explore the team's playing style and try some small lineups. Finney Smith believes he can play the center position and has the ability to defend against some center players. In fact, the Lakers can completely accept Finney Smith's suggestion. Redick is also a very open-minded head coach in terms of tactics, constantly trying out new approaches. Moreover, the Lakers are currently very short on inside players. If Finney Smith can play the five spot and perform well, it could significantly reduce the burden on Davis. If Finney Smith plays the five spot for the Lakers, their offense might become faster, making it easier for them to execute defensive counterattacks. Additionally, they will have…

James Earns $930 Million Annually, So What About Curry and Durant? No Comparison, No Embarrassment Recently, Forbes released the Top 10 list of NBA players with the highest annual income in 2024. Among them, James once again ranked first, which is also his 11th consecutive year at the top. Curry and Durant followed closely behind, ranking second and third respectively. So, let's take a look at the specific rankings. James As the face of the league in this era, James' ability to attract money does not need to be overstated. He receives various commercial endorsements and his jerseys, shoes, and other peripheral products are sold out all year round. In 2024, James' annual income reached 128.7million,approximatelyRMB939.4million,breakinghispreviousrecordof128.7 million, approximately RMB 939.4 million, breaking his previous record of 128.7million,approximatelyRMB939.4million,breakinghispreviousrecordof124.5 million. Among this, James' salary income was 48.7million,whilecommercialendorsementsandotherincomeamountedto48.7 million, while commercial endorsements and other income amounted to 48.7million,whilecommercialendorsementsandotherincomeamountedto80 million. Curry Curry is the player with the highest salary this season, reaching 55.8million.Additionally,hisoff−courtincomealsoreached55.8 million. Additionally, his off-court income also reached 55.8million.Additionally,hisoff−courtincomealsoreached50 million. Curry's annual income in 2024 was $105.8 million, approximately RMB 772.2 million, ranking second in the league after James. Durant Durant ranked behind James and Curry with an annual income of 99.9million,approximatelyRMB729.2million.Amongthis,Durant′ssalarywas99.9 million, approximately RMB 729.2 million. Among this, Durant's salary was 99.9million,approximatelyRMB729.2million.Amongthis,Durant′ssalarywas49.9 million, and his off-court commercial income was the same as Curry's at $50 million. Antetokounmpo As the leader among the mid-generation stars, Antetokounmpo's commercial value has soared after leading his team to win championships and being awarded MVP in recent years. In 2024, his annual income reached 93.8million,approximatelyRMB684.6million.Amongthis,hissalaryincomewas93.8 million,…

As the regular season progresses, some teams in the league inevitably encounter bottlenecks. For example, the Kings have fallen from dark horses in the West to the bottom of the standings. After a recent five-game losing streak, the Kings unexpectedly fired head coach Mike Brown, and their core players were also put on the trading block. The Suns, with the most luxurious lineup in the league, have three top scorers in Durant, Booker, and Beal, but their record is lukewarm, hovering around the play-in tournament, somewhat lacking substance. The Bulls have been mired in trade rumors since the start of the season. Their star player, Zach LaVine, has a huge garbage contract that no one in the market wants, leaving the Bulls in an awkward position, finding it difficult to rebuild or improve their record. If they don't make adjustments to their roster soon, they will have wasted these years. Similarly, the Warriors and Heat have also encountered difficulties recently. The Warriors started high this season but then went low, with a combined record of 12 wins and 3 losses in the first 15 regular-season games, once ranking first in the West. However, in the next 15 games, the Warriors only managed 3 wins and 12 losses, reversing their record from the previous 15 games, with a win rate back to 50%, falling to the middle and lower reaches of the Western Conference. Looking at the data, the Warriors' core scoring points have declined. Curry, who has the highest salary in the league, averages only 22.5 points this season, with…

Translation of the article content into English: When it comes to the most controversial active players, Westbrook is definitely part of the discussion. In his prime, Westbrook was a superstar who could fly and dodge, and he was also the totem of the Thunder. He led the Thunder to the finals and personally won numerous prestigious honors such as the regular season MVP trophy, scoring champion, assists leader, and the first team All-NBA. However, after leaving the Thunder, Westbrook's performance was not good, moving from team to team including the Rockets, Wizards, Lakers, and Clippers, with mediocre play and average team results. Many fans say that Westbrook declined too quickly at the age of 36. But after joining the Nuggets, Westbrook has set a record that is unprecedented in the 77-year history of the NBA, making his minimum salary an excellent value. During his time with the Lakers, Westbrook earned over $40 million per year, but he was not compatible with the James-Brow combination, resulting in poor team performance. After Westbrook left, the Lakers advanced all the way to the Western Conference Finals. After joining the Clippers and having a super lineup with Leonard, George, Harden, and Westbrook, they still failed to achieve good results. Ultimately, the Clippers gave up on Westbrook and traded him to the Jazz. The Jazz then cut Westbrook, and he made the decision to join the Nuggets on a minimum salary. At the time, the outside world said that Westbrook was the fastest declining player. But this year with the Nuggets, Westbrook has become a…

Breaking News! Lakers Trade Russell Back to the Nets in a Major Deal Late-night news from Beijing time. The Lakers have traded Russell, Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Nets, in exchange for Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Among them, the three second-round picks are for 2027, 2030, and 2031. In the past, they were often the "interested team," habitually "picking up cigarette butts," but this time Pelinka took advantage of the Nets' supermarket opening, did the right thing, without being stingy or looking around, and actively seized the opportunity when it came. What they got were two immediate contributors. Finney-Smith is the "main dish." This season, he averages 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds (including 1.6 offensive rebounds and 3.0 defensive rebounds), 1.6 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.6 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 45.9% and a career-high three-point percentage of 43.5%. This guy looks tough, and he is the only player in the NBA this season who has faced off against guards, forwards, and centers at least 15 times per game, a versatile player. There's no need to say what kind of player he is; he's the 3D that every team in the league needs. Shake Milton, a 196cm shooting guard, averages 7.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game this season, with a shooting percentage of 46.5% and a three-point percentage of 38.9%, and he shoots 40% on catch-and-shoot threes. The impact of the two new additions on the Lakers will only be known after they play some games. For the Nets, they have already stockpiled a total…