According to the latest report from American media, insiders in the league believe that Kings star De'Aaron Fox will push for a trade before the deadline. The Kings may consider all options, and the Rockets are likely to be the best potential trading partner for the Kings. Their draft picks and promising young stars make it hard for the Kings to refuse, especially after VanVleet's consecutive poor performances. The Rockets' desire for a trade has become increasingly strong. VanVleet's salary this season is $42.85 million, the highest in the Rockets team. So far this season, VanVleet has played 30 games for the Rockets, averaging 15.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. His shooting percentage is 37.9%, the second-lowest of his career, with a three-point percentage of 32.5%, a career low, and a free-throw percentage of 79.7%, also a career low. In yesterday's loss to the Heat, VanVleet performed poorly again and was even ejected from the game. He played for 38 minutes and 14 seconds, making only 6 of 17 shots, including 4 of 10 from three-point range, scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Meanwhile, the Kings are experiencing a six-game losing streak, and their head coach has been fired. Fox previously rejected the team's offer of a three-year, $165 million early renewal contract, leaving his future in Sacramento uncertain. The chaotic situation in the Kings has intensified discussions about Fox's future direction. This management is really incompetent, Brown is just a scapegoat. According to ESPN reporter Ramona, sources say…

Since the Sacramento Kings fired head coach Mike Brown, this best coach who just completed a renewal in the offseason has now become a scapegoat for players and management. Despite All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox actively clarifying that he had no direct relationship with Brown's dismissal, his various actions have begun to ferment. Focusing on the true face of the Kings suffering five consecutive losses after being killed by a 3+1 by Ayton, the head coach was furious and directly blamed the players for not following the tactics during the post-game media conference. Perhaps it was this angry speech that completely caused the Kings to disintegrate from within. However, this farce has not ended. The seemingly stable Fox is making his final efforts. He previously rejected a 3-year $165 million renewal contract offered by management and later joined forces with agent Rich Paul to challenge management, hoping to leave the city of Sacramento before the trade deadline. Given the team's current competitive state, it is difficult to have any leverage to retain Fox. For the contract expiring in 2026, the Kings do not want to lose this talent for nothing, so they must trade him to acquire more valuable assets. Among them, several potential suitors have emerged, such as the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Lakers, all of whom can offer more attractive chips. On December 31, 2024, Beijing time, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report reported: The Sacramento Kings' high-level officials stated that they have a strong interest in the Rockets' No. 3 pick in 24 years, Reed…

**Beijing time December 31st news, the 2024 Macao Snooker Masters Invitational has come to an end. "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan, a seven-time world champion, is in excellent form, defeating Stuart Bingham, the world champion, 5-1 to win five consecutive victories. Earlier, Chinese star Si Jiahui lost 2-5 to his opponent in the challenge against O'Sullivan, having defeated "The Rocket" 6-4 this season. This season, Ding Junhui, Xiao Guodong, and Lei Peifan have won the National Championship, Wuhan Open, and Scottish Open titles in succession. Two players, Wu Yize and Si Jiahui, have reached the finals of the ranking events. Among them, Si Jiahui, ranked 13th in the world, made it to the Wuhan Open final. At the 2024 Macao Snooker Masters Invitational, Si Jiahui participated alongside Ding Junhui and Fu Jiajun. The world's number one "accuracy king" Judd Trump, "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan, and other top players also took part in the competition. The first match of the Macao Snooker Invitational saw Ding Junhui face off against world number one Trump, who holds 30 ranking event titles and firmly occupies the top spot in the world rankings. Comparing the two in terms of ranking event titles, Trump already has twice as many as Ding. In this tournament, "Accuracy King" Judd Trump performed exceptionally well, scoring a century (136 points) and four 50+ breaks (50 points, 77 points, 85 points, 62 points) with a fantastic four consecutive wins, sweeping Ding Junhui 5-1 for a strong start and winning a prize of 50,000 pounds. In another match on the first day of the Macao…

It is well-known that recently, the Los Angeles Lakers completed a very important major trade this season. They reached a deal with the Brooklyn Nets in the East, with the Lakers acquiring Finney-Smith and Milton in exchange for Russell, Lewis, and three second-round picks (2027, 2030, 2031). This trade marks the Lakers' call to arms before the trade deadline this season, as they will go all out for the second half of the season. After completing this trade, the Lakers will not stop there, because there is still a huge weakness that has not been addressed by the Lakers, which is the lack of a center. This season, the Lakers' three main rotation frontcourt players, Vanderbilt, Wood, and Hayes, have all been plagued by long-term injuries, leaving the Lakers' center position in a vacuum. After obtaining Smith, the Lakers must make another trade to bring in a center player to fill the last piece of the puzzle for the team. The Lakers have been trying to trade for a center, and they previously engaged in trade talks with the Wizards regarding center Valanciunas. According to media reports, both sides have reached a preliminary framework, with only some details left to be finalized. However, as time progressed, the Lakers completed the trade involving Finney-Smith first but failed to reach an agreement on Valanciunas. Today, according to media reports, the trade between the Lakers and the Wizards regarding Valanciunas has basically fallen through. According to Lakers beat reporter Anthony Irwin, sources within the league revealed that the Lakers are still seen as…

Today, all six regular season games have concluded: The Magic narrowly defeated the Nets 102-101, the Timberwolves edged out the Spurs 112-110, the Hawks easily won against the Raptors 136-107, the Pacers pulled off a surprising victory over the Celtics 123-114, the Heat made a comeback to beat the Rockets 104-100, and the Thunder easily defeated the Grizzlies 130-106. At the same time, the Lakers have welcomed a wave of trades today, which has made the Lakers fans unable to sit still! Below is a detailed analysis of four teams: the Thunder, Rockets, and Lakers! The Thunder has achieved an impressive 11-game winning streak and currently stands at 26 wins and 5 losses, ranking first in the West. Notably, this season, Alexander has delivered an MVP-level performance! In 31 games played this new season, he has averaged 30.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.4 assists, with an overall shooting percentage of 52%. Moreover, he contributes an average of 1.9 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, making him a versatile guard reminiscent of Jordan, Kobe, and Wade! The Thunder's management indeed has a keen eye for talent, and their team-building strategy is unique in the league! The Thunder was established just 16 years ago and managed to draft three MVPs, three top 75 players, and three future Hall of Famers in consecutive years: Durant, Westbrook, and Harden. In just three short years, they have completed another rebuild. This year, Alexander has a strong chance of winning the MVP, and the team is very likely to advance out of the West, with a…

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 suffered an unexpected collapse and defeat with a score of 100-104. They were leading by 12 points but managed to be overturned, committing an epic blunder in the final moments, resulting in VanVleet's ejection! In the game between the Rockets and the Heat, the Rockets lost in a truly painful manner because the Heat had previously double-killed the Rockets for four consecutive seasons, achieving an overwhelming record of 8 wins to 0. Unexpectedly, in this game, the Rockets, who had once turned the tide, were struck back by the Heat again. Moreover, the 40 million dollar guard VanVleet was ejected at the last moment, adding insult to injury. Not only that, but a large-scale brawl erupted between the two sides at the end of the game, creating a very intense scene. The Rockets have been holding their breath. After completing a big comeback in the third quarter with a 16:4 reversal, they had already seen hope of winning. However, in the fourth quarter, the Rockets' offense suddenly stalled, scoring only 12 points in 11 minutes, allowing the Heat to continue their reversal in a single quarter. With 47.2 seconds left, the Heat led the Rockets by 4 points with a score of 98:94, at which point the Rockets made a big mistake first. After Udoka called a timeout and returned to inbound the ball, VanVleet directly committed a 5-second violation on the sidelines. At the last moment, he wanted to call a timeout to the referee, but it was too late, so VanVleet…

Western Conference Latest Rankings: Rockets Lose to Heat with 7 Ejections, Grizzlies Suffer Defeat to Thunder On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. The Rockets lost at home to the Heat 100-104, suffering a big comeback and an intense conflict that escalated into a brawl. Meanwhile, the Thunder defeated the Grizzlies 130-106, securing their 11th consecutive victory and maintaining their top spot in the Western Conference. Heat-Rockets In the first half of the game, the Rockets trailed by 3 points at home. Shen Jing continued his impressive performance, scoring 14 points on 7-for-7 shooting in two quarters. However, Jalen Green struggled, making only 1 of 8 shots in the first half. If the Rockets really initiate a major trade, it is more likely that Jalen Green will be traded, as Shen Jing has become the team's first core player. In the third quarter, the Rockets collapsed the Heat, unleashing a 23-8 run in less than 7 minutes, extending the lead to double digits. However, the Heat quickly adjusted and caught up, ending the quarter with a 32-28 score, leaving the Rockets with only a 1-point lead over the Heat at the end of three quarters. In the fourth quarter, at a critical moment, Jovic of the Heat hit a three-pointer, helping the Heat expand the lead to 4 points. However, the Rockets also made a low-level mistake with a 5-second violation on the inbound pass. VanVleet was ejected for arguing with the referee. The final stages were truly eventful. Besides VanVleet's ejection, Amen and Herro engaged in…

The game between the Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat was an extreme defeat for the Rockets, with three players and two coaching staff members being ejected. Armoni Brooks and Jalen Green are likely to face suspensions as well, and a huge conflict in the last 35.7 seconds has sparked heated discussions across the United States. After the game, Vernon Maxwell, a former Rockets player (who played for the Rockets from the 90-95 season and won two championships with Hakeem Olajuwon), wrote: "I love what Armoni Brooks did. Put his fine on my account; I'll take care of anyone who stands up for the Rockets." Houston media highlighted the double standard refereeing in the fourth quarter, where Rozier used an elbow to clear his way for a layup, hitting Armoni's head with his elbow. However, the referees awarded a 2+1, which reduced the Rockets' five-point lead to one point. Houston media member Bradeaux wrote: "TV replays need better methods; the big screen at Toyota Center should be enlarged, making the referee's decision look even worse." He also revisited the moment when Armoni and Herro were entangled, both of them getting physical, but Armoni used a shoulder throw, and his emotions were more intense. The Houston media wrote: "Strictly speaking, I like everything Armoni did, but it's terrible that he faces suspension. The Rockets are about to enter a tough schedule, and we will miss Armoni if Ethan cannot return. The Rockets' next three games are against the Mavericks, Celtics, and Lakers." During his ejection, Herro taunted Armoni, saying, "You're a…

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…