Will Butler stay with the Heat? Honestly, this is no longer a question of suspense. On one side, there is the Heat's official stance openly welcoming him to continue serving the team, while on the other, the management is already preparing for his departure behind the scenes. Everyone knows that this once passionate partnership is now in tatters. It's not that Butler isn't strong enough; it's just that "partnership breakdowns" happen more easily in the NBA than a glass cup falling to the ground. Once trust is broken, trying to repair it is as impossible as getting Durant to sit on the bench. So here comes the question - leaving is inevitable, but where to go has become the biggest mystery. Butler and the Heat's story was actually a "hardcore romance" from the beginning. He arrived when the team needed a拼命三郎the most; he single-handedly carried his teammates on the road to the finals, becoming the "team spirit" who could always save the day. But at the end of the day, the NBA is business, and emotions are not a stable foundation. Especially last season, when the Heat failed to win the championship, the team needed to adjust its strategy, and Butler's tough personality seemed to have gradually fractured their relationship. The Heat's official attitude is subtle; they express welcome for Butler to continue playing for the team on one hand, while secretly peddling trade possibilities for Butler on the other. It's like breaking up with someone but keeping them in your contact list -表面上和气，内心早想清理门户。In essence, Butler's departure is just a…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the recently struggling Warriors faced off against the Heat, a team in turmoil, at home. It was expected that the Warriors could win under the leadership of Curry, especially since they were playing back-to-back games against a Heat team without Butler. However, during the game, although Curry scored 31 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, his teammates were not supportive enough. Excluding Curry's 8 out of 17 shots made, the other Warriors players only managed to make 6 out of 33 three-point attempts, with a meager 18.2% shooting percentage. On the contrary, the Heat, also playing back-to-back, had a balanced effort with six players scoring in double figures, grabbing 48 rebounds, and dishing out 32 assists, easily defeating the Warriors 114-98. In the previous game where they were badly beaten by the Kings, Curry shot 8 out of 12, made 4 three-pointers, and scored 26 points with 7 rebounds. When the game was no longer in doubt, Curry sat on the sidelines, draped a towel over his head, and propped his face up with his hand, appearing very frustrated. However, in this game, it was another valiant effort, and Curry wandered around the sidelines for a long time during the last timeout before finally sitting down slowly with the towel covering his head. After this loss, the Warriors have a record of 18 wins and 18 losses, ranking 10th in the Western Conference, just half a game ahead of the Kings. After the game, there was more bad news for the Warriors. Head coach Steve Kerr…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 7 matchups scheduled for the day. The specific results are as follows: Rockets defeated the Wizards 135-112, the Suns lost to the Hornets 104-115, the Lakers were badly beaten by the Mavericks 97-118, the Timberwolves narrowly won against the Pelicans 104-97, the Hawks narrowly defeated the Jazz 124-121, the Heat won big over the Warriors 114-98, and the Celtics beat the Nuggets 118-106. Players such as Shen Jing, Jalen Green, Booker, LaMelo Ball, Grimes, Hua Zi, Trae Young, Jovic, Curry, Tatum, and Porzingis all had impressive performances. So, who will be awarded the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between the Heat and the Warriors, the Heat played as a cohesive unit with six players scoring in double figures. Among them, Adebayo contributed 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Jovic scored 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Heat led by as many as 20 points and ultimately secured a 16-point victory. The Warriors could not avoid defeat, leaving Curry once again as a lone hero. He played 33 minutes, shooting 11 for 22 (8 for 17 from three-point range) and 1 for 1 from the free-throw line, accumulating a comprehensive stat line of 31 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. This marks the 86th time in Curry's career that he has made 8 or more three-pointers in a single game, ranking first in NBA history. In the game between the Suns and the…

The longest-serving player in NBA history is Kevin Willis, who retired at the age of 44 years and 224 days. Honestly, I don't know much about this player, but being able to play in the NBA until nearly 45 years old shows that he has the ability to stand firm in the NBA. Vince Carter played for 43 years and 45 days. The half-man, half-god Carter was a famous dunker in the first half of his career and transformed into a three-point shooter in the second half, with a fairly long service life. The Heat's team leader, Udonis Haslem, is known for playing for a long time, retiring from the NBA at the age of 42 years and 363 days. Mutombo is said to have retired at the age of 42 years and 300 days, but actually, he changed his age. If calculated according to his real age, he might be able to rank in the top two. In addition, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played for 42 years and 58 days, Karl Malone played for 40 years and 325 days, Dirk Nowitzki played for 40 years and 295 days, Jason Terry played for 40 years and 225 days, Steve Nash played for 40 years and 60 days, and Michael Jordan played for 40 years and 58 days. Among current players, only LeBron James has made it into the top ten. Currently, James has played for 40 years and 07 days, ranking 29th. By this time next year, he will be able to enter the top ten. It is unknown how high James…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Warriors suffer a defeat against the Heat, resulting in their second consecutive loss. Curry had an impressive performance with 22 shots made, 11 of which were successful, including 8 out of 17 three-pointers, scoring a total of 31 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 steal. However, he conceded defeat 3 minutes and 5 seconds early, at one point smashing a chair in anger due to frustration. This marks the 86th time in his career that he has hit at least 8 three-pointers in a single game, breaking the historical record. In the first quarter, Curry quickly scored a three-pointer, followed by a mid-range shot behind a screen, and another accurate three-pointer, accumulating 8 points to lead the team in surpassing the score. The Heat responded with an 8-0 run, and the two teams remained neck and neck. However, in the final stages of the first quarter, the Warriors were hit by Deng Luo's consecutive two three-pointers, leaving them trailing by 6 points at 23-29. In this quarter, Curry made 3 out of 7 shots, scoring 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 blocks. In the second quarter, Curry continued his form by hitting two more three-pointers to lead the team's counterattack. However, the Warriors suddenly lost momentum, allowing the Heat to extend their lead with a 10-point run. During this period, Curry was visibly frustrated after a passing error, returning to the bench and smashing a chair in anger, shaking his head repeatedly in disappointment. After Curry left the…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors suffered another loss at the hands of the Miami Heat, ending their own three-game losing streak. Despite Curry's impressive performance, his teammates struggled to match his level of play. Curry managed to help the Warriors close the gap to just two points in the final quarter, but defensive failures allowed the Heat to extend their lead to ten points, prompting Coach Kerr to concede defeat early. Curry finished the game with 31 points and 8 three-pointers, continuing his recent streak of accuracy. Curry started the game with a hot hand, nailing a three-pointer from the top of the arc, followed by a mid-range shot and another three-pointer from the right 45-degree angle, igniting the crowd. He celebrated with Draymond Green after the first quarter, during which he played for 9 minutes, making 3 out of 7 shots and 2 out of 5 three-point attempts, scoring 8 points and grabbing 3 rebounds. Curry's most impressive moments in the first quarter were his successful rim protection under the basket, blocking shots from Herro and Harkless. In the second quarter, Curry was the only one able to score from beyond the arc as the Heat employed a zone defense, giving up three-point opportunities. However, Hield made only 1 out of 6 attempts, Schroder missed all 5 of his shots, and Green was 0 for 3. Only Li Kaili and Curry had decent three-point efficiency, with Curry making 4 out of 5 three-pointers in the second quarter, single-handedly keeping the score close. At halftime, Curry…

On January 8th, Beijing time, according to Chris Haynes, a well-known reporter, sources revealed that Butler has told some teams in the league that he is unwilling to play for them. Haynes revealed on the show that these teams include the Grizzlies, and O'Connor, another well-known reporter, followed up with a report stating that the Bucks are also among them. Previously, the Grizzlies once topped the odds of becoming Butler's next team, and both teams have already discussed a trade with the Heat. Haynes stated that Butler informed these teams not to attempt to trade him, which made the trading situation somewhat complicated because Butler is eligible to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. Teams trading for him would basically need to ensure that he is willing to renew his contract afterward. Under this premise, Butler's opinion carries a certain amount of influence. Sidery reported that Butler and the Suns are mutually interested, with the most ideal outcome being a move to the Suns, and the Suns have also expressed their willingness to pay the amount Butler wants for his new contract. Additionally, Bill Simmons, a well-known commentator, stated that Butler's trade will be completed this week. However, many American media outlets analyzed that it would be very difficult to complete the Butler trade before the deadline. During his suspension, Butler insisted on training to maintain his physical condition. With less than a month left until the trade deadline (February 7th), Windhorst, a well-known reporter, stated that the Heat have not received high-quality offers…

NBA regular season is in full swing, with fierce competition across the league. Many top teams in both the East and West are treading on thin ice, each facing their own challenges! For example, the Suns in the West, despite having superstars like Durant, Booker, and Beal, have been pushed to the brink of the play-in tournament. In response, the team has resorted to placing their 50millionstarBealand50 million star Beal and 50millionstarBealand10 million star Nurkic on the bench. Similarly, in the East, the 76ers have assembled a formidable trio of Embiid, George, and Maxey to contend for the championship, but they have been plagued by injuries and struggles to gel as a unit. Consequently, they have been wandering around the edges of the play-in tournament. The situations for both the Suns and the 76ers are far from optimistic, with injuries being the primary culprit. However, there is another team in the league that is riddled with danger, where "those who do evil will eventually suffer the consequences"! I am referring to the Miami Heat! The Heat is known as the "sweatshop of dreams" in the NBA. In Pat Riley's eyes, as long as you have aspirations, are willing to pour your blood and sweat, and can endure the rigorous training at the Heat, you can establish yourself in the league! Over the years, we have witnessed numerous undrafted players make a name for themselves at the Heat and secure lucrative contracts, which is a testament to Riley's remarkable ability to turn potential into tangible success! Especially during the Butler era,…

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,…

LeBron James, since being selected by the Cavaliers in 03, can divide his entire career into four stages: the Cavaliers 1.0 period from 03-10 with 7 seasons, the Heat period from 10-14 with 4 seasons, the Cavaliers 2.0 period from 14-18 with 4 seasons, and the Lakers period from 18-24 with this season marking the start of his 7th season! As a typical example of reaching peak performance right from his debut, even in his 22nd season, he still manages to average 24 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 8.9 assists with shooting percentages of 50/38/76%! He has already set a series of NBA historical records, and as long as he continues to play one more game, he will extend the longest record in NBA history. In our impression, James has always been known for his versatility, but we often overlook his scoring ability! During the Cavaliers 1.0 period, he was selected by the Cavaliers with the status of a prodigy, averaging 39.5 minutes per game in his rookie season with 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists, which is also the lowest scoring average of his career. By the second season, his average stats skyrocketed to 27.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.2 assists, with all stats significantly improving as the Cavaliers returned to the playoffs. In the following five seasons, he delivered averages of 31.4 points, 7 rebounds, and 6.6 assists; 27.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 6 assists; 30 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.2 assists; 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.2 assists; and 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.2 assists! During…