In the fierce competition of the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks suffered an unfortunate double blow. One of their core players, Slovenian star Luka Doncic, was injured in a recent game and is expected to need a month for evaluation and may miss up to two months of play. This is undoubtedly a major blow to the Mavericks, who are aiming to make a splash in the playoffs. Doncic's injury occurred during an intense match where he sprained his ankle during a breakaway. Preliminary diagnosis indicates that his injury is not optimistic and will require time to recover. His absence will have a significant impact on the team's offense and defense as he is not only the team's top scorer but also a key figure in organizing the attack. After Doncic's injury, another core player, Kyrie Irving, became the pillar of the team. However, due to continuous high-intensity games, Irving also suffered an injury. He was diagnosed with a herniated disc in his back, which will cause him to miss at least one to two weeks of play. Irving's injury is also a heavy blow to the Mavericks as he is another major scorer for the team and an important force on the defensive end. Facing the challenge of injuries, Irving chose a relatively conservative treatment method to avoid the longer absence that surgery would bring. He hopes to return to the court as soon as possible through physical therapy and rehabilitation training to contribute to the team. This decision reflects Irving's sense of responsibility to the team and consideration for…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. With the trade deadline officially approaching, teams in the league are gradually shifting their focus to the trade market to make a final push towards their goals. Among them, Butler of the Heat is undoubtedly the most sought-after player in the trade market so far. Due to an irreconcilable conflict with Riley during the offseason, Butler has repeatedly expressed his intention to leave this season, and even named several Western Conference teams he hopes to join through his agent's mouth. It is precisely because of Butler's arrogance that the Heat management has attributed the team's current situation entirely to Butler's demoralizing influence, and has punished him with a seven-game suspension and salary stoppage, while also completely giving up and being willing to listen to offers for Butler. So how can a trade be made to maximize Butler's value? Anyway, the latter has made it clear that he wants to play anywhere other than Miami, so the initiative lies with the Heat. To this end, the American media "hoopshabit" has provided a constructive 4-for-1 trade idea for the Heat. The specific proposal is as follows: The Rockets can use Dillon + Adams + Little Jabari + first-round pick to trade for Butler. 4-for-1, farewell Butler! An epic trade plan has been unveiled, and the Rockets want to form the strongest four giants luxury lineup to fully compete for the championship. How will other teams compete? To be serious, the Rockets, as one of the favorites to win the championship this season,…

Butler's Split with Herro: How Did the Heat's Internal Strife Erupt? A team that always prides itself on being "iron-blooded" now finds its locker room almost "stewing in its own pot." The Miami Heat recently exploded after a loss to the Pacers—Jimmy Butler, the star player, immediately announced his application for a trade after the game, and the reason? It was because he had a falling out with Tyler Herro, the new generation's scoring ace. This farce broke the Heat's locker room culture, which is known for its "strict discipline." The question is, is this conflict really just because of one game or a few words? In fact, this "high-pressure pot that has been under pressure for a long time" has started to smoke. The starting point of the incident occurred after the game against the Pacers. The Heat ended the game with an unexpected loss, but the post-game turmoil was even more intense than the loss. In an interview, Tyler Herro showed great confidence, even with a bit of smugness, saying something that made people uncomfortable: "I know who should have the ball in the clutch moments - it's 'me.'" Don't underestimate such a sentence, it can be described as "pouring oil on the fire." This not only subtly pointed out the problem: Who is the real "boss" of the team? It also directly put the contradiction on the table. And upon hearing these words, Butler responded even more fiercely. He did not refute in public, but then directly expressed his dissatisfaction to the management and applied for a…

Overnight! Lakers' James Celebrates Double Joy, Leonard Confirms Return, Butler Officially Suspended On January 4th, Beijing time, the latest round of NBA regular season games have all concluded. In addition to the thrilling matches on the court, several significant off-court developments have emerged overnight in the league, including double joy for the Lakers and James, Leonard's confirmed return, and Butler's official suspension. For the Lakers, they defeated the Hawks 119-102 under the leadership of James, successfully overtaking the Mavericks and Nuggets to rise to fourth in the Western Conference. In addition, the team's new backcourt duo, Reeves and Christie, have been performing exceptionally well in recent games. Notably, Christie has scored 16 points against the Warriors, 16 points against the Kings, 28 points against the Blazers, and 9 points against the Hawks in his last five games, except for a less-than-ideal performance of only 5 points against the Cavaliers. Christie has now become an important contributor to the Lakers' quest to return to championship contention. Regarding James, he scored an impressive 30 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists in the game against the Hawks, marking the 563rd time in his career that he has scored over 30 points, surpassing Jordan to become the undisputed historical first. With time, James is very likely to refresh this record to 600 games, making it one of the hardest records to break in NBA history. It can be said responsibly that James, both in terms of statistics and honors, has now surpassed Jordan to become the undisputed greatest player in history. As for Leonard,…

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.…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the latest round of NBA regular season has come to an end. In the just-concluded focus match between the Warriors and the 76ers, the Warriors relied on Curry's super performance of 30+6+10 to easily defeat the 76ers 139-105 at home, successfully catching up with the Timberwolves ranked eighth in the West. As one of the top three teams in the West in the early season, the Warriors once achieved unexpected results under the circumstances of holding a "bad hand." However, as the schedule progressed in-depth, multiple factors plagued the Warriors' competitiveness to plummet. If it weren't for Curry's strong bottoming out, the Warriors might have to go through the tragedy of finishing last in the West again last season. Moreover, although the Warriors introduced Schroder in the past few games, the team did not show a brand-new competitive state, so continuing to find an All-Star partner for Curry is still a key issue that the Warriors are currently focusing on. It is worth mentioning that at the same time, in the Eastern Conference, reporter Shams revealed that Butler has clearly expressed his willingness to trade to the management, hoping to leave the team before the trade deadline and join any team other than the Heat because he firmly believes that he can shape the team into a championship contender anywhere. After comprehensive consideration, Butler, who applied for a trade, became the most ideal reinforcement target for the Warriors, and coincidentally, the Warriors were listed among Butler's ideal next home list. In this regard, American media…

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…

NBA regular season has passed one-third, and the Rockets are sitting in third place in the West. This young team is experiencing a dilemma about whether to introduce Butler, and this choice may affect their development path for many years to come.‌ The recent performance of the Rockets has impressed the league. The team is proving itself in a special way, playing an eye-catching offensive rhythm that gives opponents a headache. VanVleet is leading a group of young players on the court with surprising chemistry. This chemistry makes the Rockets' offense more diverse, rather than relying solely on individual play as before. Shen Jing's growth rate has exceeded many people's expectations. His performance on the court is becoming increasingly mature, especially in key moments when handling the ball, he is able to take on more responsibility. Green's shooting ability gives the Rockets more tactical options. His threat from beyond the three-point line forces opponents to disperse their defensive attention, giving other teammates more offensive space. This young Rockets team is proving with practical actions that rebuilding does not necessarily require a long time; as long as the direction is correct, the growth speed of young players can exceed expectations. The depth of the Rockets' bench is also an important reason for their current success. The substitute lineup often maintains the score during the rest of the starters, and this rotation advantage is particularly important in the regular season.‌ The current Rockets are no longer the team that only relies on Harden's individual play. Their offense is more diversified, and their…

Brothers, we have to face this reality. According to the joint report by ESPN's authoritative journalists Shams and Brian Windhorst, Jimmy Butler has officially submitted a trade request to the Miami Heat, deciding to leave the place that once gave him countless memories and also made him feel sentimental. Changes in people's hearts often come with subtle signs. On the court, Butler scored only 9 points in two consecutive games against the Pacers and Pelicans, which triggered dissatisfaction from the team's management. On the sidelines, when the Heat's bench players stood up to cheer for the team, Butler sat alone in silence, as if out of tune with the surrounding enthusiasm. In a post-game interview, when asked if he could still find his past happiness on the court in Miami, he gave a profound answer: "Probably not." Do you remember the Heat's previous official denial? "We generally do not respond to rumors, but these speculations undoubtedly distract the team's attention, which is unfair to both the coaches and players. Therefore, we clearly state that we will not trade Jimmy Butler." However, the facts are quite different from their statement. The biggest disagreement lies in the issue of treatment, as Heat President Riley rejected Butler's request for a 2-year, $113 million contract extension during the offseason. It is said that the Heat owner Micky Arison, President Pat Riley, and Butler's agent met several times to try to resolve this potential crisis, but unfortunately, they failed to reach an agreement. Every day in Miami became increasingly painful for Butler. Even Shams further…