On January 1st, Beijing time, after the Lakers' victory over the Cavaliers, James' actions after the game basically cut off any hope of him returning to the Cavaliers for a fourth time, ending his third homecoming trip prematurely and depriving the Cavaliers players of the opportunity to embrace him. The Lakers suffered a crushing defeat at home to the Cavaliers, failing to win even against the league's top team in back-to-back games. This game was actually quite an opportunity for them. They were trailing earlier and had just finished a physically demanding match against the Warriors, yet they still managed to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers. There's not much that can be done about it. The Lakers had been resting and recuperating for so long on their own, while their opponents were at a physical disadvantage. What more could they ask for? In the final moments of this game, James made a move that showed his extreme dissatisfaction with the loss, which also meant that he had no emotional ties with the Cavaliers, as he didn't even bother to greet or acknowledge anyone from the Cavaliers team and immediately left without looking back. Even more surprisingly, James did something unexpected during the game. He didn't wait until the end of the game to leave; instead, he walked to the sidelines and talked to his teammates for a few seconds before leaving. It can be seen that with 10.4 seconds remaining, James turned to the bench, then spoke to his son Bronny for a moment, lifting his shirt and heading towards…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Lakers facing the Cavaliers at home. LeBron James started the game, becoming the first player in NBA history to play from his teenage years (19 years old and below) to the age of 40. James' first game after turning 40 was against his former team, the Cavaliers, which shows that the person who arranged the schedule understands the hot topics. In the first half of the first quarter, the Lakers were helpless on defense against the Cavaliers' three-point shooting. The Cavaliers continuously hit shots or drew fouls from beyond the arc, leading by 15 points at 29-14 in less than half a quarter. However, the Cavaliers' shooting percentage then dropped, and the Lakers, led by Reeves and Davis, went on a 16-5 run to close the gap. The first quarter ended with the Lakers trailing 30-34 by 4 points. At the start of the second quarter, the Lakers missed several good opportunities, but both teams exchanged scores. Midway through the quarter, Reeves scored consecutively to help the Lakers go on an 8-0 run and take the lead. However, Garland returned and led a 9-0 run to help the Cavaliers regain a 7-point lead. In the final stages, the Lakers missed several wide-open three-pointers, missing the chance to reduce the gap. They relied on Reeves' last-second mid-range shot to end the half trailing 53-58 by 5 points. In the third quarter, Mobley's three-pointer helped the Cavaliers lead by 8 points. But then, the Cavaliers' shooting percentage dropped, and their…

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, totaling 38 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists in back-to-back games. 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 it up? Please, Brownie is just a second-round pick at No. 55, and he's only recently turned 20. It's already exciting that he can make a difference 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 in the purple and gold army 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, while they have now left their intra-city rivals, the Clippers, behind, with both teams having a record of 18 wins and 13 losses. It's worth noting that the Lakers have completed a 4-0 sweep of the Kings this season, with Davis' career record against Sabonis reaching 4-1, which was previously 0-10. On the other hand, the Kings did not change their tactics after changing coaches. After losing to the Lakers, they suffered six consecutive defeats, with a current record of 13 wins and…

NBA regular season continues with the Lakers, fresh off a major trade, hosting the league-leading Cavaliers! LeBron James faces his old team, ensuring no shortage of excitement! In this game, two newly acquired players for the Lakers, Smith and Milton, will make their debuts! The performance of these new additions is highly anticipated! Vincent, however, will miss the game due to a strain. Before the game, the Lakers announced their starting lineup, which remains unchanged with James, Davis, Hachimura, Reeves, and Christie. Finney-Smith is on standby as a substitute! On the Cavaliers' side, four key players—Mitchell, Garland, Allen, and Mobley—are all available to play. The game began with the Cavaliers quickly finding their rhythm, while the Lakers struggled with a low overall shooting percentage. After Strus completed a 3+1, the Cavaliers led 27:14 in the first quarter. However, after the substitutes entered the game, the Lakers became more aggressive on both offense and defense. Smith and Milton made their debuts in this quarter and scored, ending the first quarter with the Lakers trailing 30:34. In the second quarter, the Lakers' offense became more efficient, with James and Reeves delivering impressive offensive performances. The Lakers took the lead before Mitchell and Garland led the Cavaliers on a 7:0 run to regain the advantage. At halftime, the Lakers trailed 53:58. The third quarter started with the Cavaliers once again taking the initiative. Garland and Strus hit consecutive three-pointers to extend the Cavaliers' lead, forcing a timeout from the Lakers. After the timeout, the Lakers gradually regained their footing and closed the gap,…

NBA regular season continues, with the Lakers playing away against the Grizzlies. Currently, the Lakers have four wins and three losses, ranking fifth in the West, while the Grizzlies have four wins and four losses, ranking tenth in the West. In this game, Davis and Hachimura are absent due to injuries, and young players Hayes and Knickert replace them in the starting lineup. Can James lead the team to victory on his own? Entering the first quarter, the Grizzlies quickly take a 4-0 lead, with Russell scoring 4 points to keep up with the score. Morant and Zach Eddy continue to score, widening the gap to 6 points. James hits a buzzer-beating three-pointer to close the gap, but is immediately countered by the opponent, with Morant also scoring consecutively to further widen the gap. At this point, Reeves and Russell step up to score continuously to stay close. Little Pippen and Jaren Jackson score 5 points to extend the lead to 8 points. James steps up to hit a three-pointer, and Coloc also dunks under the basket, with the opponent scoring as well. The first quarter ends with the Lakers trailing 27-35, 8 points behind. The game enters the second quarter, with James scoring first with a layup, followed by Reeves' jumper, reducing the gap to 3 points. The Grizzlies' Zach Eddy and Aldama step up to score continuously, extending the lead to 8 points. James scores 4 points to reduce the gap to 2 points. Morant completes a 2+1 and scores again with a riding shot, extending the lead…

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?

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…

Shams: The Lakers are willing to trade three first-round picks. It's rare that the Lakers have finally woken up; I thought they were really planning to keep their first-round picks for future drafts? Look how happy James is, he's doing a celebratory dance... It feels so familiar, be careful not to receive a cease and desist letter. In fact, the Lakers weren't always reluctant to use their picks; they once offered Westbrook plus two first-round picks for Irving, but were rejected by the Nets. The Nets' asking price for Irving was Westbrook, Reeves, Christie, two first-round picks, and a pick swap, which the Lakers didn't agree to. To get back on topic, the Lakers plan to use three first-round picks to acquire a player who can play alongside LeBron and Davis, and also participate in Redick's coaching system over the next 3-5 years. Simply put, the Lakers want a young star. Currently, in the league, there seem to be only two players who meet this condition and could potentially be poached: former Klutch Sports client Trae Young and current client De'Aaron Fox... Enthusiastic netizens have the highest呼声for the Lakers to trade for Fox. But what the Lakers want may not align with the netizens' opinions. They previously showed strong interest in Trae Young, but seem less interested in De'Aaron Fox, who is now looking to leave the Kings, and we haven't even seen any reliable rumors about the two parties. Trae Young (26 years old) is younger than Fox (27 years old), has stronger leadership abilities, and his scoring ability…

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…

In the intricate NBA trade market, where seemingly ordinary transactions can conceal significant implications, the Los Angeles Lakers recently completed a deal with the Brooklyn Nets that has garnered attention. The Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, while sending out D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three future second-round draft picks. This trade may not appear groundbreaking at first glance, but upon closer examination, it reveals exciting possibilities. So, why has this trade received widespread attention, and can it help the Lakers return to the top of the competitive Western Conference? Transaction Overview: What Did the Lakers Gain?‌ Let's start by looking at the basic details of the trade. The Lakers parted with D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three future second-round draft picks (2027, 2030, and 2031). In return, the Nets sent Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to Los Angeles. You might wonder why this trade is noteworthy—after all, the Lakers gave up an established starting guard and some future draft picks for two role players. But what exactly did the Lakers gain? Dorian Finney-Smith: A Shield of Steel on the Perimeter If you're not familiar with Dorian Finney-Smith, you might underestimate the value of this trade. Finney-Smith is an exceptional perimeter defender, standing at 2.01 meters tall, with great defensive versatility and excellent switching ability. Although he averages only 10.6 points per game, his three-point shooting accuracy is an impressive 43.5%, which will undoubtedly provide significant support within the Lakers' offensive system. Imagine Finney-Smith becoming a spot-up shooter under the influence of stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis,…