According to well-known media personality, Bi Pao Gang Bei Zhu, the 1.80-meter Turkish Super League guard Russell rejected the contract offer from Zhu Fangyu, and both sides failed to agree on salary terms, which means that Guangdong Men's Basketball's fourth foreign aid has fallen through. Coach Du Feng will be forced to use only the existing three foreign players to finish the second stage. Although Guangdong Men's Basketball is currently on an eight-game winning streak, this is partly due to the strength of their opponents not being particularly strong, and secondly, Xu Jie's wrist injury has not been resolved. Therefore, fans originally hoped that the fourth foreign aid would arrive in time, allowing Xu Jie to get more rest while also accelerating the team's overall integration in preparation for the tough battles in the third stage. The reason why Guangdong Men's Basketball finds it so difficult to introduce small foreign aid is that Zhu Fangyu's recruitment vision has been questioned by fans. He has continuously "opened blind boxes" to reveal abstract players like Barton, Arms, and Les. The team's recruitment funds are limited, and they cannot concentrate all their resources to sign an excellent small foreign player. Instead, they are constantly wasting money. Zhu Fangyu's operations have indeed caused Guangdong fans to be greatly disappointed. Moreover, the recruitment budget that Hongyuan Group can provide Zhu Fangyu each season is fixed before the start of the season. With Morland and Bazley occupying a large amount of salary space, there is not much left for the fourth foreign aid, which is also…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue with a total of 7 games scheduled. The Lakers and Clippers will face off in their first Los Angeles derby of the season, which is also a key game for positioning in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, Harden and Leonard are set to challenge scoring milestones. 4:00 PM: Spurs vs Heat The Spurs, with a record of 19 wins and 21 losses, have suffered two consecutive defeats and are currently ranked 12th in the West. The Heat, with a record of 20 wins and 20 losses, have lost three straight games and are ranked 9th in the East. In their last game, the Spurs were defeated by the Grizzlies with a score of 112-140. Vassell scored 21 points with 5 assists, Kassel had 20 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Wembanyama contributed 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 blocks. The Heat lost to the Nuggets with a score of 113-133. Herro scored 22 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Butler had 18 points, and Adebayo contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. In their two encounters last season, the Heat emerged victorious both times. In terms of injuries, Sohan from the Spurs is out, while Richardson and Drew Smith from the Heat are also sidelined. ESPN predicts the win probability for this game as 40.1% for the Spurs and 59.9% for the Heat. 7:00 PM: Nuggets vs Magic The Nuggets, with a record of 25…

In the Western stage of the NBA regular season, a highly anticipated focus match unfolded passionately as the Lakers faced off against the Spurs. At this point, both teams were mired in a losing streak, like travelers groping in the dark, eagerly渴望 a victory to dispel the gloom and return to the path of victory. Moreover, this was not just an ordinary game, but a crucial battle for positioning. In the fiercely competitive Western Conference, where the gap between the two teams' records is minimal, every game is as precious as gold, especially intra-conference battles where the value of a win can be equivalent to two. Therefore, both sides would undoubtedly go all out, fighting to the death. On paper, the Lakers seemed to have a better chance of winning. After all, they boasted superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, whose presence was akin to a stabilizing force, giving the Lakers the potential to turn the tide at any time. In comparison, the Spurs' stars seemed slightly less impressive. Therefore, if the Spurs wanted to pull off an upset in this game, their role players had to perform beyond their usual level, carrying the team forward. The starting lineups for the game saw the Lakers fielding Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis; while the Spurs countered with Paul, Castle, Vassell, Barnes, and Wembanyama. At the start of the game, both sides were somewhat tense, initially experiencing a minute of "clanking iron." Subsequently, Anthony Davis broke the scoring drought first, securing an early lead for the Lakers. Reeves followed up with…

NBA regular season, tomorrow's January 20th point spread win-loss analysis and prediction: Spurs vs. Heat (-1.5) Pre-game analysis: The Spurs lost to the Grizzlies in their last game. The Spurs have repeatedly collapsed in the final moments this season, which may be the cost of youth. Wen Banyama shot 8 for 19, scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, and 6 blocks, showing explosive talent but lacking dominance, not enough to lead the team to become a strong contender. Butler is back from suspension, but the conflict with the team remains unresolved, firmly demanding a trade. The Heat lost to the Nuggets in their last game, with Butler in decent form, shooting 7 for 15, scoring 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. The team leader is agitating for a trade while still playing, leaving one to wonder about the feelings of his teammates? The Heat are dealing with some internal issues. Point spread win-loss prediction: The Heat are giving 1.5 points at home, not much of a spread, but we favor the Heat to win at home covering the spread. Nuggets vs. Magic (+6.5) Pre-game analysis: The Nuggets defeated the Heat in their last game. Jokic returned, breaking a sweat slightly as he clocked out after three quarters, shooting 9 for 12, scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for a triple-double. Murray also performed well, shooting 12 for 24, scoring 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists. If Murray can provide consistent output, the Nuggets are definitely strong contenders for the championship. The Nuggets' defense is relatively…

The game between the Lakers and the Grizzlies ended with a victory for the Lakers, 116-110, in a thrilling match that had everyone on the edge of their seats! Both teams performed equally well, but the Lakers ultimately managed to halt their losing streak with their solid strength and stable performance in the crucial moments. The game was not only closely contested until the final moments, but the intense face-off was particularly exciting. Who were the heroes of this match? A closer look at the statistics reveals many highlights, which we will now break down one by one. From the start, the Lakers' defense was like a well-oiled machine. The Grizzlies scored only 20 points throughout the entire first quarter, as if the Lakers had set up an impenetrable net, with each Grizzlies attack hitting a solid shield. What's even more surprising is that the Lakers did not focus solely on defense; they quickly found their rhythm on the offensive end and easily established a double-digit lead. With such an opening, isn't it particularly satisfying for Lakers fans? This is much stronger than their lackluster performances in previous games. In the second quarter, the Lakers unleashed their firepower once again, scoring 34 points in a single quarter, a scoring efficiency that is truly impressive. The Grizzlies tried to catch up, but every time they gained momentum, they were held back by the Lakers' precise defensive counterattacks. By halftime, the Lakers had built an 18-point lead. At this point, the Lakers resembled a high-speed train, not only moving fast but also…

The NBA regular season is halfway through, and the Western Conference is quite tense. The first-place Thunder is uncontested, with teams behind them unable to catch up. The bottom three teams - the Trail Blazers, Pelicans, and Jazz - are busy tanking. Interestingly, the Pelicans have won six of their last nine games, finally escaping the bottom of the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the middle group of teams lives in turmoil every day, with seven teams clustered within a three-win range from the Clippers to the Warriors. Among these, the Suns have the lowest chance of making the playoffs, with less than a 6% probability. However, the Clippers and Timberwolves are favored, with relatively stable foundations, especially the Clippers, as Leonard gradually enters form, putting the team on track. However, there is one team that has long been underrated by outsiders, which is the Lakers. According to American media calculations, the Lakers' chances of making the playoffs are only 28%, lower than the Warriors and Kings. In this large group, they are only slightly higher than the Suns and Spurs. The Lakers have a record of 22 wins and 17 losses so far this season, maintaining a win rate of over 55%. However, the team's biggest problem is that it is difficult to discern their direction. Some games that they could easily win end up in crushing defeats! Logically, the Lakers' ranking should not be this poor, even if their defense is weak and their offense relies heavily on James and Davis, with few helpers besides Reeves, and a weak bench.…

This season, the Phoenix Suns have been in a state of turmoil. Due to unsatisfactory team performance, the Suns are attempting trades from various angles. On one hand, they hope to get rid of Beal's super contract; on the other hand, they also plan to trade away center Nurkic. However, for the Suns, trading Beal is quite challenging due to the massive amount of his contract and his trade veto power, making it not an easy task to complete the trade. Compared to the past, the Suns' urgent need for a center has reached an unprecedented level. Since Nurkic was benched, the Suns' frontline has become increasingly weak. Plumlee's subpar performance this season has left the Suns' interior virtually non-existent in many games. Taking the recent loss to the Hawks as an example, young Hawks center Okongwu scored 22 points and 21 rebounds, highlighting the Suns' poor frontline performance. On January 16th, Beijing time, the Suns successfully completed a highly anticipated trade. According to Shams, sources revealed that the Hornets sent Richards and a second-round pick to the Suns, in exchange for Okeke and three second-round picks from the Suns. The sources also pointed out that the Suns provided their own 2031 second-round pick, plus two second-round picks from the Nuggets in 2026 and 2031, in return for a 2025 second-round pick. Richards, standing at 2.13 meters tall and weighing 111 kilograms, plays as a center for the team. This season, he played 21 games for the Hornets, averaging 20.9 minutes per game, scoring 8.9 points, grabbing 7.5 rebounds, assisting…

The NBA regular season continued on January 18th, Beijing time. In the completed games, Davis was absent, and facing the Nets who lost to the Clippers by 59 points in the previous game, the Lakers held on for a long time. The two sides fought until the last moment to decide the outcome. Russell missed a three-pointer to kill, and the Lakers narrowly escaped with a score of 102-101. Reeves scored a career-high 38 points, but in the final moments, Reeves was too self-righteous, missing four consecutive shots. Fortunately, Russell also missed, otherwise this game would have been both Reeves' success and failure! The Grizzlies and Spurs met for the second time in three days, with Morant absent. However, the Spurs suffered another defeat, losing 112-140 to the Grizzlies. Wen Ban亚马 sent a total of 14 blocks in two games, but struggled offensively, shooting 5 of 19 in one game and 8 of 19 in the other, totaling only 32 points! In addition, Alexander missed his first game of the season, with Holmgren and Hartenstein injured. The Thunder once completed an upset after trailing by 20 points, but unfortunately, Dinwiddie hit a key three-pointer in the final moments, and the Mavericks defeated the Thunder 106-98. Jokic returned, and Butler's suspension ended, but the Heat were no match for the Nuggets, losing 113-133 to the Nuggets for their third consecutive loss. Jokic clocked out after three quarters, scoring a triple-double with 24+12+10, while Butler had 18 points. The Pelicans easily defeated the Jazz 136-123, with Zion scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds,…

On January 18th, Beijing time, the Lakers won the game, but James and his former teammate Russell have completely broken up, with no communication after the game, and James also refused to shake hands and left directly. The Lakers narrowly defeated the Nets. Honestly, although they won the game, there's really nothing to boast about. After all, this is a team that was just beaten by the Clippers by 59 points, and it's a team that suffered a back-to-back crushing defeat at the hands of the Clippers, lacking both ability and stamina, basically giving everything away. And yet, the Lakers still played so hard, and the league arranged such a favorable schedule to help them, almost missing the opportunity, which is really embarrassing. And a post-game camera shot could also show that James was indeed dissatisfied with the team's performance in this game, and was very unhappy, which also revealed the relationship between him and Russell, which had completely broken up. Because facing this former teammate, James refused to greet him, and even did not want to shake hands to pay tribute, turning around and leaving. Generally, after winning a game, James would take the initiative to hug the opponent, but in this game, Russell missed the decisive three-pointer, and the Lakers narrowly escaped. After grabbing the rebound, James immediately walked away with the ball in his arms. Russell, who missed the shot, gritted his teeth and was very dissatisfied. James threw the ball into the air without even looking at Russell and walked past him directly. There was no…

NBA Regular Season: Clippers Win by 29 Points, Leading Lakers by One Game to Consolidate Fifth Place; Harden Shows Off His Muscles in Three Quarters The Los Angeles Clippers achieved a decisive victory over the Portland Trail Blazers with a 29-point margin, securing their fifth place in the Western Conference standings by leading the Los Angeles Lakers by one game. James Harden led the Clippers to dominate the Blazers, extending their lead to 32 points during the third quarter. Despite a comeback attempt by the Blazers, the Clippers maintained their advantage and ultimately won 118-89, securing their third consecutive victory. This win also ended the Clippers' four-game losing streak on the road, while the Blazers suffered their fourth consecutive loss. Key Players and Statistics: Clippers: Leonard was rested and did not play. Harden played for three quarters, scoring 19 points and providing 6 assists despite shooting only 1 out of 8 from beyond the arc. Norman Powell contributed 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Ivica Zubac added 10 points and 8 rebounds. The team had six players score in double figures. Blazers: Damian Lillard scored 16 points and provided 6 assists, Deandre Ayton had 14 points and 7 rebounds, Anfernee Simons contributed 23 points, and Josh Hart added 12 points. The Clippers entered the game with a record of 22 wins and 17 losses in their first 39 games, having won their last two games against the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets. These victories allowed them to surpass the Lakers and move up to fifth place in the…