This season's NBA regular season has been going on for more than two months, and the Western Conference is in chaos. Several top teams such as the Clippers, Nuggets, and Lakers have slowly caught up with the fourth-place Mavericks, making it seem that a 60% winning rate is not a safe threshold for playoff tickets! Over these two months of games, my most direct feeling is that there are fewer and fewer stars in the entire league who can lead their teams to a guaranteed bottom line! Let me give you some examples: Curry, at nearly 37 years old, has seen his average stats drop to 22 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.4 assists this season, with a record of 12 wins and 14 losses in the games he played. In many tough matches, Curry always seems to be in a slump, such as shooting 4 out of 14 against the Cavaliers, 2 out of 13 against the Pacers, and 0 out of 7 against the Grizzlies. The Warriors also suffered defeat after defeat, dropping from first place in the West at the beginning of the season. Another example is the Suns, who have a record of 1 win and 9 losses when Durant is absent; when Booker is absent, the team's record is 1 win and 5 losses. The Suns' total salary exceeds 220million,butwithoutasuperstarworth220 million, but without a superstar worth 220million,butwithoutasuperstarworth50 million, they become a mediocre team. Where did the remaining 170milliongo?EspeciallyBill,whoearns170 million go? Especially Bill, who earns 170milliongo?EspeciallyBill,whoearns50.2 million but averages only 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists,…

Butler recently made big news by giving up a $52.41 million contract, which exploded the NBA circle. It's said that he really has guts, being 36 years old and still daring to do this. However, he indeed has the capability, as evidenced by his performance against the Pistons. In that game, Butler was like a monster, playing for 44 minutes with a shooting percentage of nearly sixty percent. This efficiency is truly eye-catching, and most impressively, he had zero turnovers in such an intense match, a feat unparalleled in NBA history. His presence on the court is overwhelming, not only in scoring but also in defense, where he acts like a stabilizing force, with four steals alone. This comprehensive performance is awe-inspiring, even earning special praise from the Pistons' head coach after the game. Butler's style of play is truly remarkable, especially in critical moments. His fierce determination intimidates everyone, and even when the team is trailing, he never panics, always directing his teammates on the court. This kind of big heart is not something just anyone can have. His partnership with Herro is incredibly默契, particularly during that 15-0 offensive spree, which gets the blood pumping. Although they eventually lost the game, Butler's personal performance was impeccable. The news of Butler selling his big house in Miami quickly spread throughout the league, leading everyone to speculate if he was planning to leave. Such moves naturally spark such thoughts. The media went crazy reporting on this, with teams like the Rockets, Mavericks, Warriors, and Suns all expressing interest in Butler, making…

With the development of the times, NBA globalization has become increasingly successful, narrowing the gap in world basketball and giving rise to an increasing number of outstanding international stars. Current league players such as Jokic, Doncic, Antetokounmpo, and Alexander are all international players who have achieved great success in the NBA and become its poster boys. Looking back further, there were also many iconic international players, with Nowitzki being one of them. He achieved a brilliant career and is now enjoying life at the age of 46 after retiring. Speaking of Nowitzki, he is undoubtedly a talented player, standing at 2.13 meters tall yet possessing excellent running and jumping abilities. Even before entering the NBA, he had already made a name for himself on the international stage. Therefore, in the 1998 draft, Nowitzki was selected in the 9th pick. In that era, international players were not highly regarded, so this pick was enough to prove his talent. He averaged 8.2 points per game in his rookie season as a substitute. By his second year, he had turned things around to become a starter, averaging 17.5 points per game. In his third year, he directly scored an average of 21.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2 assists per game, becoming a member of the All-NBA First Team and stepping into the ranks of superstars. Entering the 21st century, Nowitzki, along with Duncan and Garnett, was hailed as one of the three legendary power forwards. Their peaks coincided, and their strengths were evenly matched. Nowitzki also demonstrated his formidable strength, making it to…

Translation of the article content into English: Now, let's mainly talk about the three major mobile fortresses during the peak period of Chinese men's basketball: Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, and Yi Jianlian. They all played in the NBA, so what are their respective scores? Wang Zhizhi scored 604 points He went to the NBA in 1996 at the age of 21 and was selected by the Mavericks in the first round as the seventh pick. He played for five seasons in the NBA, drifting around and playing for three teams: the Mavericks, Clippers, and Heat. He played a total of 60 games for the Mavericks, 43 games for the Clippers, and 34 games for the Heat, adding up to a total of 137 games in the NBA. Looking up the data, Wang Zhizhi scored a total of 604 points, grabbed 231 rebounds, and had 39 assists in the NBA. His brightest moment was in the 2003 season when he came off the bench to score 21 points in a game against the Nuggets. Yao Ming scored 9247 points Yao Ming was selected by the Rockets as the number one pick in 2002. Although he spent nine seasons in the NBA, he actually only played for eight seasons due to excessive use by the Rockets. Yao Ming announced his retirement during the 2010-11 season. Although he only played for eight seasons in the NBA, his influence was unprecedented. To this day, he can be considered the number one Asian player in the NBA. In eight seasons with the Rockets, Yao Ming…

The Mavericks lost again, plagued by too many injuries. Today, besides Doncic, Irving and Thompson were also out. The Mavericks ultimately lost 100-110 to the Kings on the road. The Kings have been struggling recently, suffering a six-game losing streak. Facing the Mavericks in this game can be considered as stopping their decline. Currently, the Mavericks' record continues to drop, with a record of 20 wins and 13 losses, ranking fourth in the West. The Clippers, fifth in the West, are very close. They are only 0.5 games apart. If the Clippers win against the Spurs in the next game, they will have a chance to return to the top half of the West. Both the Mavericks and the Rockets have fallen behind recently. The Mavericks due to injuries, while the Rockets lack a core player who can score in critical moments. This is why the Rockets have targeted Fox recently. Let's be honest, Fox is indeed quite strong. He seems to be wasting his talent in the Kings. If Fox and Van Vleet were to swap teams, the Rockets would be invincible. Today, the Kings started poorly, but despite the Mavericks' injury-ridden lineup, Dinwiddie took responsibility, along with Washington's heroic performance, and the Mavericks led the Kings by 14 points in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the gap in strength between the two sides became obvious. Dinwiddie's shooting went cold, and Washington stopped his offensive momentum. Instead, the Kings gained momentum, with Monk and DeRozan firing on all cylinders, Fox both organizing and attacking, and Sabonis wreaking…

The Golden State Warriors have turned their fortunes around with a strong fourth quarter performance to defeat the Phoenix Suns led by Kevin Durant, ending a three-game losing streak and improving their win rate to over 50%, currently ranking tenth in the Western Conference. The Suns, on the other hand, have dropped to eleventh place after two consecutive losses. Devin Booker is still battling a groin injury, Royce O'Neal suffered an ankle sprain during the game, and Jusuf Nurkic has been suspended for three games due to fighting, leaving the Suns' future in question. However, while some are worried, Houston Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone is quietly celebrating, as they hold the right to swap first-round picks with the Suns. Based on current rankings, this pick is likely to enter the top ten, allowing the Rockets management to continue searching for talent in the draft. With 2025 being a big year for the draft, the eighth son of the Rockets is about to emerge. Recently, American media outlet "NBA Analysis" has suggested that the Dallas Mavericks should pursue Golden State Warriors' All-Star small forward Andrew Wiggins before the trade deadline. The media has provided a three-team trade proposal involving the Mavericks and Warriors, with the Rockets participating as the third party. If negotiations go smoothly, Klay Thompson could be sent to Houston as part of the deal. The specific trade plan is as follows: The Mavericks send Klay Thompson + Maxi Kleber + their 2031 first-round pick to acquire Andrew Wiggins. The Rockets send Jeff Green + Jock Landale +…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the Rockets lost 100-104 to the Heat at home. Butler continued to be absent, Herro shot 17 out of 10, 3 points 7 out of 3, free throws 7 out of 4, scoring 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists with a plus-minus value of +13. With 35.7 seconds left in the final quarter, Herro had a verbal altercation with Amen Thompson, during which Amen grabbed Herro's jersey and performed a suplex on him. Rozier was standing on the sidelines, preparing to come off the bench. Upon seeing Herro being suplexed right in front of him, Rozier rushed over and pinned down Amen Thompson. Multiple players and coaches from both teams ran over; some tried to break up the fight while others wanted to join in, causing chaos on the court. Security personnel slowly entered the field, with two standing in front of Herro. After reviewing the footage, the referees ejected six players at once: four from the Rockets - head coach Udoka, assistant coach Sullivan, Jalen Green, and Amen Thompson - and two from the Heat - Rozier and Herro. Tim Reynolds, a Heat reporter, tweeted his frustration with the decision: "Herro was the one who got suplexed, so why did the referees eject him?" After the game, Rockets head coach Udoka said, "They were butting heads, with some chest-to-chest contact; it was just one man being stronger than the other." The Lord took a look at the comments from foreign netizens, many of whom mocked Herro for being too weak and getting thrown…

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…

Season's Largest NBA Fine: 8-Game Suspension and $700,000 Loss At 1:49 AM on December 29, 2024, the basketball teaching forum reported that in the early hours of December 29th, Beijing time, the NBA handed down its largest fine to date for the season: Mavericks player Marshall was suspended without pay for four games, and PJ-Washington was suspended without pay for one game. Suns player Nurkic was suspended without pay for three games. As a result, Marshall lost 236,000,Nurkic236,000, Nurkic 236,000,Nurkic375,000, and Washington $89,000. The trio was banned for a total of eight games, losing 700,000.TheSunsbecamethebiggestwinnersbecauseNurkicwassuspendedforthreegames,savingtheSuns700,000. The Suns became the biggest winners because Nurkic was suspended for three games, saving the Suns 700,000.TheSunsbecamethebiggestwinnersbecauseNurkicwassuspendedforthreegames,savingtheSuns1.1 million in luxury tax expenses. Yesterday, the Suns lost 89-98 at home to the Mavericks, and Nurkic and Marshall got into a conflict, with Nurkic slapping and Marshall immediately throwing a punch. The cause was Nurkic swinging his elbow and hitting Gafford, resulting in an offensive foul call. Marshall cursed at Nurkic, who then rushed up and hit him, while Washington directly pushed Nurkic down! Despite Nurkic slapping first, why did Marshall receive more suspensions? The NBA explained that Marshall wanted to further escalate the conflict in the player's tunnel. In slow motion, it can be seen that Marshall's face took a solid slap. Although Marshall's retaliatory punch was fast, it only grazed Nurkic's ear and cheek before being pushed away. Marshall grew angrier and wanted to fight Nurkic again on the way back to the locker room, but fortunately, he was held back and no fight broke…

On December 29th, Beijing time, the Mavericks played their second back-to-back game without Luka Doncic, who continued to be absent and will be re-evaluated in a month. The Blazers once led by as many as 21 points, but Kyrie Irving refused to give up and went on a furious scoring spree in the second half. In the final quarter, Irving scored 20 points, unwilling to concede defeat, but unfortunately, the comeback attempt fell short, resulting in a regrettable 122-126 loss. American media wrote: "Kyrie, say help me again!" Due to it being the second game of a back-to-back, the entire team was somewhat fatigued, having just flown from Phoenix to Portland. It seemed that only Irving had his energy levels intact. In the first quarter, Irving shot 6 for 4 with 1 three-pointer made, scoring 9 points. He took advantage of a screen and immediately launched a shot, while the Mavericks as a team scored only 25 points in the first quarter, with their defense collapsing, allowing the Blazers to score 36 points. It was an all-out offensive battle. Sharpe scored 16 points in the first half, Simmons had 10, Grant had 6, Ayton had 14 points and 7 rebounds, Avdija had 11, and Henderson had 12. By halftime, five Blazers players had already scored in double figures. Irving single-handedly challenged the entire Blazers team, shooting 9 for 5 with 1 three-pointer made, scoring 15 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 block in a single quarter. By halftime, Irving had already accumulated 24 points. In the third quarter, Irving…