Official Announcement! Lakers Complete a 5-for-2 Major Trade: Russell Abandoned Again, Pelinka's Divine Move On December 30th, Beijing time, another major trade has been completed in the NBA trading market. This time, the Lakers are no longer bystanders but have successfully made a move to strengthen their team. They have reached a 5-for-2 trade with the Nets, successfully adding a new assistant to James and Davis, but Russell has once again been abandoned by the Lakers. The specific trade plan is as follows: The Lakers send Russell, Lewis, and three future second-round picks to the Nets in exchange for Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. This is absolutely unexpected, especially since previous news revealed that the Nets were negotiating a trade with the Grizzlies for Smith. Unexpectedly, the Lakers made a decisive move and directly "intercepted" the deal. The key point is that they did not even offer a first-round pick; they only used three second-round picks, which is still very worthwhile. Among them, Russell has once again been abandoned by the Lakers. Last time, he was also sent to the Nets, marking the second time in his career that he joined the Nets. The first time was in 2017, after being sent to the Nets, Russell turned misfortune into good fortune, earning an All-Star selection with his outstanding performance. Currently, the Nets are still lacking a point guard, so it remains to be seen if he can seize the opportunity again. Russell is quite optimistic about returning to the Nets, after all, he has good memories there, averaging 19 points, 3.9…

Recently, Spencer Dinwiddie lavished praise on James Harden, calling him one of the strongest offensive engines he has ever seen. This is not just idle talk; it comes from Dinwiddie's firsthand experience of playing alongside Harden. It's a significant statement – for an athlete to receive such an evaluation in the NBA, where stars shine brightly, is truly remarkable. Dinwiddie's admiration is not unfounded; he openly states that Harden's offensive capabilities are unparalleled. During his peak, Harden's scoring and assist statistics were insane, making him virtually impossible to defend against. Imagine a season where Harden scored over 2000 points and assisted teammates to score 2000 or even 3000 points. Such numbers are akin to an unstoppable offensive machine, running at full throttle. Dinwiddie describes Harden's offensive threat as "crazy," which is no exaggeration. This level of performance stands up to comparison with NBA legends. While the debate often centers around LeBron James and Michael Jordan as the greatest players in history, when focusing solely on offensive prowess, Harden's achievements cannot be overlooked. Scoring, assists, long-range shooting, drawing fouls...Harden excels in almost every aspect, like an all-in-one offensive toolbox, capable of adapting to any situation with few defenses able to contain him. Dinwiddie also notes that while Harden's dominance was once unquestionable, his offensive power has indeed diminished somewhat. More accurately, his physical stamina and speed are beginning to limit his once-sharp offensive game. However, his ability to read the game has improved significantly. He no longer relies solely on speed and penetration but compensates for his physical decline with higher…

Explosive! Back-to-back 38 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists! Finally able to make James proud Brownie is doing well, scoring 15 points with 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals in one game, and then 23 points with 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the next. In these back-to-back games, he has accumulated a total of 38 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists. The young prince is playing better and better, gradually meeting everyone's expectations, and also making his father proud. Some may argue that performing well in the development league is enough to start blowing him up? Please, Brownie is just a second-round pick at No. 55, and he's only recently turned 20. It's already quite exciting that he can achieve something in the G League. If Brownie can continue to grow wildly, it's believed that he will become a rotation player for the Lakers in the future, regardless of whether James is still with the Purple and Gold at that time. Speaking of the Lakers, their record has quietly climbed to fifth in the West. Last season at this time, they were ninth in the West with a record of 16 wins and 15 losses. They have now left their crosstown rivals, the Clippers, behind, with both teams having records of 18 wins and 13 losses. It's worth noting that the Lakers have completed a 4-0 sweep of the Kings this season. Anthony Davis' career record against Sabonis is now 4-1, which was previously 0-10. On the other hand, the Kings have not changed their ways after changing coaches.…

Today, the Rockets hosted the Heat at home, with Ethan, Tate, Butler, and Deng Luo all sitting out. The Rockets' starting lineup was VanVleet, Green, Shen Jing, Smith, and Dillon; while the Heat's starting lineup was Rozier, Love, Herro, Adebayo, and Hayes. In the first quarter, Smith hit a 3+1, Jalen Green assisted VanVleet with a three-pointer, and he also drew a three-point foul, giving the Rockets a 12-4 lead. However, Adebayo scored consecutively, and Herro hit a three-pointer from outside, as the Heat responded with a 9-0 run to take the lead. After that, both sides exchanged scores, and after a tie at 18, they entered a timeout. Returning to the game, the Heat double-teamed the ball-handler, putting great pressure on the Rockets. Fortunately, Adams grabbed consecutive offensive rebounds, allowing Dillon to score 5 points in a row, helping the Rockets regain the lead and force a timeout from the Heat. After the timeout, the Rockets' offense stalled, and Rozier hit a buzzer-beating jumper, ending the first quarter with the Heat leading 31-27 by 4 points. In the second quarter, during the rotation phase, Shen Jing scored consecutively in the paint, and Armoni Brooks dunked and assisted White Mage to level the score. However, the Heat also made a 3+1, and Herro quickly stabilized the situation. The two teams were evenly matched, and after Adebayo returned, he helped the Heat slightly extend their lead to 6 points. Dillon hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, and Shen Jing scored in the paint, but Jalen Green missed several shots after…

Certainly! Here is the translation of the article content into English: Continue writing, I've always wanted to write about Harden, Wade, and Kobe. After all, these three are the greatest top scorers in the NBA besides Jordan. Harden is also 35 years old this season, so let's take a look at some data from these three players at this age. 35-year-old Harden Harden was selected as the third pick in the 2009 draft. The 2009 season indeed produced many star-level players, such as Curry, DeRozan, and Harden. He won the Sixth Man of the Year award with the Thunder and reached his peak with the Rockets, where he won scoring titles, assist titles, and MVP awards. Up to now, with the Clippers, due to Leonard's absence, it can be said that the Clippers have been carried forward by Harden alone, reaching the 7th rank in the West, which is an acceptable record. This season, he averages 22.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. So far, Harden has entered the twilight of his career, and it will be difficult for him to win a championship in the future. 35-year-old Wade Wade retired at the age of 37. In the later seasons, Wade's decline was visible to the naked eye. At his peak, Wade was truly invincible, especially during the 2006 season when he led the team to a championship on his own, although he had O'Neal, who was already on the decline, averaging only 13.7 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. Throughout his career, he won 3 championships, 1…

The NBA mid-season trade market appears calm on the surface but is actually filled with undercurrents, as all 30 teams have their own needs, whether it's to strengthen and upgrade their rosters for a championship run or to dismantle and tank for the Flagg Cup. Prior to this, the Warriors and Nets had already completed a major Schroder trade, with stars from various teams such as Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen from the Bulls, Joe Harris and DeAndre Jordan from the Nets, Thomas Bryant and Kyle Kuzma from the Wizards, Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell from the Jazz, Deandre Ayton and Jerami Grant from the Blazers, and Jimmy Butler from the Heat all involved in trade rumors! Today, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets completed a major 5-for-2 trade at lightning speed! According to NBA insider Shams Charania, multiple sources revealed that the Lakers and Nets completed a major trade centered around D'Angelo Russell and Finney-Smith. The details of the trade are as follows: The Lakers sent Russell, Lewis, a 2027 second-round pick, a 2030 second-round pick, and a 2031 second-round pick to the Nets in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton. Subsequently, the Nets officially announced the trade, welcoming Russell back to Brooklyn and Lewis to the team! Overall, this is a mutually beneficial trade that benefits both sides. The Lakers undoubtedly made a killing in this deal, acquiring Finney-Smith without giving up a first-round pick! Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka had previously stated: "We need 30 games to evaluate our roster!" Now, after 31 games, the Lakers have…

On December 3rd, Beijing time, the Lakers traded for Smith, not only failing to profit but incurring significant losses? The No. 1 commentator, Suqun, revealed the reason, stating that Valanciunas will no longer be joining. After the Lakers completed a blockbuster trade, officially acquiring Finney Smith and Milton, many believed the Lakers had made a great deal. Finney Smith is an incredibly skilled player with strong fighting ability, undoubtedly a top-tier 3D player. Previously, championship contenders like the Grizzlies and Mavericks were pursuing him, given his 43% three-point shooting accuracy and defensive capabilities from the 1st to the 5th position. Although he isn't particularly adept at dribbling, it's unnecessary when playing alongside LeBron, as James will pass all the balls to him. He just needs to hit those open three-pointers and play defense. Now that this move has been completed, everyone believes the Lakers have made a huge profit. However, there is a differing opinion from Suqun, the No. 1 commentator in Chinese basketball. Suqun stated that while Finney Smith's arrival certainly strengthens the Lakers' defense, it also comes with significant luxury tax pressure. More importantly, with Smith's arrival, Valanciunas will no longer be joining, according to Suqun, which could mean the Lakers are actually losing out. Suqun's view is that since Smith's arrival, the Lakers want to strengthen their defense, but they are also under considerable luxury tax pressure. Smith's contract is 55millionover4years,withonly55 million over 4 years, with only 55millionover4years,withonly14.92 million in salary this season, while Russell's salary this year is 18.7million.Therefore,bytradingRussellaway,theLakerssavedafull18.7 million. Therefore, by trading Russell away, the…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season continued, with the Houston Rockets hosting the Miami Heat. Surprisingly, the Rockets have suffered eight consecutive losses against the Heat, failing to defeat them in four consecutive seasons, which is currently the longest losing streak against any team in the league. It's worth noting that before this season, the Rockets had just ended a 15-game losing streak against the Warriors and a 9-game losing streak against the Pacers. Obviously, the current Rockets are quietly rising, despite controversies over the positioning of Jalen Green and Shen Jing. However, the emergence of new stars Ethan and Amen Thompson has brought many surprises to the team and raised their defense to a new level. However, the Rockets' weaknesses are still obvious, as the team lacks a superstar who can deliver the decisive blow in critical moments. As a result, ESPN reporter Tim Bontemps revealed that many people within the league believe Houston will be the top contender for the next major trade involving star players. Coincidentally, the Heat are currently embroiled in trade rumors about their star player Butler, according to reporter Shams, who reported that Butler has decided to leave the Heat. However, Miami officials still insist they will not trade Butler, which also reflects the locker room conflict issues within the Heat. Before the game, ESPN also provided the latest win probability prediction for today's match, with the Rockets having a high win probability of 74.6%, while the Heat's win probability was only 25.4%. Obviously, ESPN is very optimistic that…

The Houston Rockets suffered a 100-104 defeat against the Miami Heat, not only marking their second consecutive loss but also bringing their record against the Heat to an unfortunate 0-9. This losing streak began on February 11, 2021, when they lost 94-101 to the Heat, and has continued up to December 30, 2024, with the Rockets failing to secure a single victory against the Heat. Following today's game, the Heat have completed a four-season sweep against the Rockets. The teams will meet once more this season on March 22, 2025, with the Rockets facing an uphill battle as they prepare to challenge the Heat away from home. It seems that a tenth consecutive defeat is all but inevitable. Why is this happening? The Rockets seem to be under some sort of bloodline suppression when facing teams like the Golden State Warriors and the Miami Heat. To make matters worse, a conflict erupted in the final quarter of today's game, resulting in the ejection of four Rockets players and two from the Heat. What adds insult to injury is the taunting from Tyler Herro. With just 35 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Herro mockingly told the entire Rockets team, "You go home bro, you lost. You lost." It's worth noting that today's game was at the Rockets' home court, yet they were ridiculed by Herro, telling them to go home. This is extremely frustrating for the Rockets. What's most critical is that Herro managed to show off his skills, leaving the Rockets with no means to retaliate. In today's game,…

NBA regular season is in full swing, with the mid-season trade window opening up, as all 30 teams seek opportunities to adjust their rosters and strive towards their set goals for the season! The Brooklyn Nets made significant moves during the offseason, acquiring a first-round pick in 2025, with their intentions to tank being clear to everyone. However, the Nets took an unexpected approach at the start of the season, maintaining their position in the play-in tournament zone for a long time, gradually drifting away from the Flag Cup. It's not that the Nets have earned respect, but rather they "lost" at the starting line, as the saying goes: taking one step forward isn't necessarily happiness, while taking one step back is destined for loneliness! Facing reality, the Nets have made bold moves, becoming disruptors in the league! Goodbye Schroder, the Nets give the Warriors a big gift Rewind to half a month ago, when the Nets were on a winning streak and momentum was strong, yet they quickly completed a major trade involving Schroder, gifting the Warriors a significant package. The specifics of the deal are as follows: The Nets sent out Schroder + a second-round pick in 2025 (from the Heat) in exchange for the Warriors' Melton + a second-round pick in 2026 (from the Hawks) + a second-round pick in 2028 (from the Hawks) + their own second-round pick in 2029! Schroder, the World Cup MVP, played 23 games for the Nets this new season, averaging 18.4 points + 3 rebounds + 6.6 assists + 1.1 steals,…