The Lakers are currently in a difficult situation, having just lost to their local rivals, the Clippers. Anthony Davis, also known as "Brother Mei," performed poorly, with the center Zubac dominating the paint. The Lakers really need a legitimate center, as Davis does not want to face off against true centers; he is a power forward and does not wish to engage in the physical battles of the giants. Although the Lakers recently signed a center, Trey Jamison, who stands at 211 cm, he is essentially a minor player on a two-way contract. Having been cut by the Pelicans and being an undrafted rookie, he lacks significant fighting ability. Therefore, Pelinka's signing of him seems to be more about deceiving fans and himself. The Lakers have other frontcourt players like Wood, Hayes, and Koloč, but none of them are true starters. Wood is known for his defensive lapses, Hayes is slow and loves to jump without much skill, and Koloč is so thin that he flies away with a single push, lacking any real physicality. Thus, while the Lakers appear to have three centers, they actually have no one in the paint. Davis is now the starting center because Hachimura and James play as forwards. However, Davis has always been resistant to playing center, both during his time with the Pelicans and after joining the Lakers, which is an open secret. Recently, there has been a very good center on the market who is involved in trade rumors: the Mavericks' Gafford. Multiple sources have revealed that the Mavericks want to…

The Mavericks suffered a 6-game, 5-loss streak! Irving and Gafford both scored 30 but still couldn't win, Thompson missed the equalizer for consecutive games with single-digit scores. On January 21st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's focus game, the Mavericks lost 105-110 to the Hornets on the road, with their record becoming 23 wins and 21 losses. Facing the Hornets, who are only ranked third from the bottom in the East, the Mavericks led by 3 points in the first quarter under Irving's leadership. In the second quarter, the Hornets' Ball scored 10 points alone to lead the team to level the score. In the second half of the game, the two teams were very close, with the Mavericks leading by 1 point into the final quarter. Irving scored 14 points alone in the fourth quarter, but the Hornets' overall offensive performance was more outstanding, leaving the Mavericks in a passive position at the end of the game. With Thompson's equalizing three-pointer missing and Josh Green making two free throws, the Mavericks ultimately lost on the road. Two players from the Mavericks scored over 30 points today, namely Irving and Gafford. Irving made 11 of 24 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers, and 8 of 9 free throws, totaling 33 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Among them, he scored 14 points alone in the fourth quarter, while the entire Mavericks team only scored 22 points. Gafford, who has recently been embroiled in trade rumors, almost dominated the Hornets' interior, making 12 of 15 shots to crazily score…

The Rockets and the Warriors narrowly win their games, while the Mavericks make a comeback! Here are the latest rankings in the Western Conference, with an expanded gap between the 2nd and 3rd place teams. The Warriors' close victory over the Pistons: Curry struggles but still wins the key game The Warriors embarked on an away game challenge against the Pistons, which was undoubtedly a tough match. From the beginning of the game, both sides were locked in fierce competition, with the atmosphere on the court as tense as a fully drawn bowstring. The Warriors' players were determined, knowing the difficulties of playing away from home, giving their all in every attack and defense. As the core of the Warriors, Curry attracted countless eyes from the start. He kept running and weaving through the court, trying to create excellent scoring opportunities for his teammates while also looking for his own shooting rhythm. However, this night, the basket seemed particularly "stingy" to him beyond the three-point line. He repeatedly jumped to shoot, with that standard shooting posture drawing beautiful arcs in the air, but the ball repeatedly missed the basket. Throughout the game, Curry made only 5 out of 21 shots, including just 2 out of 14 three-pointers. Such statistics would usually be enough to plunge him into a whirlpool of public opinion. But basketball has never been a one-man game, and the other players of the Warriors showed tenacious fighting spirit in this game. In the first three quarters, they steadily built up an advantage through tacit cooperation and active…

The Mavericks Decide to Trade! Thompson, Stunned! A Big Mistake of $50 Million in 3 Years TA reporter: The Mavericks are willing to send Gafford in trade negotiations... Some may ask, what does this have to do with Thompson? This is because the Mavericks hope to exchange Gafford for an influential wing player to enhance their perimeter defense. So far, the Mavericks rank 7th in the West with a record of 23 wins and 19 losses, with a defensive efficiency of 111.5 ranking 11th in the league. During this period, Gafford averaged 11.7 points, 6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks in just 20 minutes per game, with a shooting percentage as high as 70.5%. In fact, last season, the Mavericks had a defensive wing named Xiaoqiong Jones, who took on the important task of leading the defense against opponents' offensive arrows, averaging 8.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1 assist in the regular season, and starting all playoff games with an average of 9.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1 block, contributing greatly to the team's advancement to the finals. Of course, it's not that the Mavericks gave up Xiaoqiong Jones for anyone; it was mainly because he wanted to leave. At that time, he had just joined the Clippers for 3 years at 30million,whileThompsonhadjustjoinedDallasfor3yearsat30 million, while Thompson had just joined Dallas for 3 years at 30million,whileThompsonhadjustjoinedDallasfor3yearsat50 million, achieving a seamless connection. Therefore, not many people felt sorry for the departure of this Finals hero at that time. However, this season's practice has proven that for the Mavericks, Xiaoqiong…

In the NBA, it's common for technically skilled players to receive top-tier salaries. However, in the CBA, the criteria for top-tier salaries can be somewhat perplexing. Some clubs offer them to veterans, while others pursue players whose fame exceeds their actual abilities. Examples include Guangzhou's Guo Ailun, Beijing's Zhou Qi, Xinjiang's Zhao Rui, and Guangdong's Hu Mingxuan, all of whom possess talent but have low attendance rates due to injuries. Beijing's Fan Ziming and Beikong's Shen Zijie have performances that fall far short of expectations. However, when it comes to the worst-performing top-tier player, it is undoubtedly Ge Zhaobao from Shanxi Team! This season, Shanxi Team has become a top-tier powerhouse, ranking in the top three and capable of contending for the championship! Ge Zhaobao averages only 13.2 minutes per game, scoring 3.7 points and 2.5 rebounds, with a shooting percentage of 44% and a three-point percentage of 22%. Given such performance, Ge Zhaobao certainly does not deserve his top-tier salary. Ge Zhaobao's contract is not insignificant; during the 2022 offseason, Shanxi Team offered him a five-year Class D top-tier contract with an annual salary of 6 million yuan! At 33 years old, this lengthy top-tier contract will not expire until the summer of 2027. This season, Ge Zhaobao has essentially been marginalized, with his biggest issue being defense, and now Shanxi Team has a big center in Liu Chuanxing. Of course, Ge Zhaobao is a meritorious veteran of Shanxi Team, having played for them since the 11-12 season, making this his 12th season! Shanxi Team giving him such a…

On January 15th, Beijing time, in the home game against the Nuggets, the Mavericks lost to the Nuggets with a score of 99-118. The two teams had just played each other before, and although the Mavericks suffered a reversal, they also showed their strength in the game. This time they met again, with Irving returning, the Mavericks hoped to avenge the Nuggets. This game was crucial for them, as another loss would widen the gap in wins and losses with the Nuggets, who currently lead by 1.5 games. The starting lineup for the Mavericks was Irving, Clay, Marshall, Washington, and Lively, while the Nuggets started with Westbrook, Murray, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. In the first quarter, the Nuggets took an early lead with an 11-4 run, followed by Gafford scoring to stabilize the situation. However, the Mavericks struggled, with Murray and Porter making consecutive shots, giving the Nuggets a 10-point lead. After a timeout, Westbrook hit a three-pointer, and Dinwiddie responded with a score. Murray and Porter continued to score, extending the Nuggets' lead to 15 points. In the closing stages, Dinwiddie made a 2+1 and Jokic scored, with Murray helping the Nuggets maintain their advantage, ending the first quarter with a 15-point lead. In the second quarter, Jordan and Gordon helped the Nuggets expand their lead, with Clay hitting a three-pointer at a critical moment. The game went back and forth, with Grimes and Irving hitting three-pointers, allowing the Mavericks to close the gap. However, Murray, Dinwiddie, and Porter followed with three-pointers, and finally, Clay hit another three-pointer, leaving…

The dreaded situation has finally occurred. Kevin Durant, due to a left calf strain, will have to miss at least two weeks of games. Looking back at the new season's record, the Suns have an impressive record of 8 wins and 1 loss, temporarily ranking first in the Western Conference, which has drawn numerous praises: "Budenholzer is truly a genius in the coaching world! The performance of point guard Jones is also too amazing, with immediate results!" The good situation has overshadowed the serious problems that are actually happening. People only see the excellent record of the Suns this season, but this rapid improvement in record has come at the cost of Durant's body, seemingly prosperous but actually fraught with hidden dangers. In yesterday's game where the Suns narrowly defeated the Mavericks 114-113, Durant unfortunately got injured. He played for 37 minutes and scored 26 points. At the beginning of this season, Durant was in excellent form, repeatedly saving the team from dire situations at critical moments, averaging 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 55.3% and a three-point percentage of 42.9%. Regarding Durant's injury, medical expert Evan Jeffries stated that the key lies in the severity of his calf strain. If it is a first-degree strain, he needs to rest for 1-2 weeks; if it is a second-degree strain, he may face an absence of 4-6 weeks. It is worth noting that Durant had already missed all five warm-up matches of the U.S. men's basketball team during this offseason due to a…

Angry! Irving: Nigger! Get out!‌ Embiid's knee suffered a serious injury. This time, it's completely ruined. In yesterday's game between the Mavericks and the Thunder, facing the top team in the West with a four-game winning streak, the Mavericks were under great pressure. Fortunately, in this game, Alexander of the Thunder was absent, and the Mavericks eventually defeated the Thunder 106-98, ending their winning streak. It should have been just another normal game, but it became a hot topic because both sides almost got into a conflict. Here's what happened. In the third quarter of the game, there was an unsightly moment when PJ Washington pulled down Jalen Williams during a defensive play, causing him to fall to the ground from mid-air, resulting in a level one malicious foul! At that time, players from both sides surrounded them, talking incessantly. There was a dramatic moment when a journalist captured the scene, and PJ Washington's expression was intriguing, as if he was ready to fight at any moment! And today, through the interpretation of a lip-reading expert, we have become clear about the dialogue between the two sides. At that time, Caruso pushed PJ Washington away, and Irving came forward to argue, but was pushed away by Joe. Then, Irving said to Caruso: Brother, don't do unnecessary shit, what are you doing? Brother, don't do this! Faced with Joe pushing him away, Irving got angry and said directly: Don't push me! Nigger, get out! You're not that tough! Joe didn't let Irving off either, retorting: Damn, go back! Later, Caruso explained…

Recently on the NBA court, the Rockets have been in a strong momentum, making steady progress. After a strong victory over the Nuggets away from home, they firmly occupy the second place in the West, opening up a significant gap with the Grizzlies behind them. The Rockets have transformed from a dark horse that people thought might "drop the chain" at any time to a strong team recognized by everyone today. The key to this transformation lies in the transformation of a core player. Yes, it is Jalen Green. He proved himself with his strength, making the decision of the Rockets management at that time seem wise. The Rockets used to win games all the time, but people always felt something was missing. Everyone thought that apart from a good supporting lineup, the core players' abilities were not enough, and their performance was unstable. However, Jalen Green's rise has completely changed this situation. Take the game at the Denver highland home court as an example. Green was simply amazing. He played for less than 30 minutes, made 10 out of 16 shots, scored 34 points plus 5 assists, made 6 out of 10 three-pointers, and made 8 out of 8 free throws. This efficiency is simply amazing. Moreover, now, such performances have become commonplace for him because in the last 7 games, he scored more than 20 points in each game, and in the last 6 games, he scored more than 25 points in each game, including 3 games with more than 30 points and 1 game with 40 points.…

According to Law Murray, a Clippers reporter, head coach Tyronn Lue is gradually increasing Kawhi Leonard's playing time, with the expectation that the latter will have his playing time restrictions lifted in February. This is undoubtedly good news for the Clippers. The departure of Paul George has not affected the overall combat effectiveness of the Clippers. James Harden's solo leadership has been remarkable, and Powell and Zubac have taken on more responsibilities. The Clippers have worked hard as a team to minimize the impact of Leonard's absence. With the regular season nearing its halfway point, the Clippers' ranking remains at fifth in the West, which continues to give hope to Los Angeles fans for this tenacious team. Recently, American media "NBA Analysis Network" suggested that the Clippers management should target experienced veteran Jeff Green for recruitment. The Rockets have many available players at the forward position this season, even with injuries to Jalen Green and Tari Eason, Jeff Green has not had many opportunities to showcase his skills. The media provided a three-team trade offer to the Clippers and Rockets, with the Mavericks participating as a third party. If negotiations go smoothly, PJ Tucker will join Dallas to support the Eastern European duo. The specific trade plan is as follows: The Clippers send PJ Tucker + a 2031 second-round pick to receive Jeff Green. The Mavericks send Maxi Kleber + a 2030 second-round pick to receive PJ Tucker. The Rockets send Jeff Green to receive Maxi Kleber + a 2030 second-round pick from the Mavericks + a 2031 second-round pick…