With the trade deadline approaching, the market has once again heated up. Following the Warriors and Lakers' trades to strengthen their teams, the Rockets have become a focal point of attention due to the rumors surrounding the departure of Kings' backcourt core, De'Aaron Fox. American media outlets have proposed a 9-for-3 trade deal for the Rockets, which local Houston media have praised with a high B+ rating. They also suggest a more perfect three-party trade, advocating for the sale of Green and retention of the "White Wizard." The reason behind Fox's involvement in trade rumors is primarily due to contract renewal issues and the Kings' poor performance. The Kings had hoped to complete an early contract extension with Fox during the offseason, which could have been worth $165 million over three years. Under the guidance of his agent, Rich Paul, Fox rejected the contract as they aimed for a 229milliondealoverfouryearsinthe2025offseason.IfFoxweretomaketheAll−NBAteamthisseason,hewouldevenbeeligibleforasupermaxcontractworth229 million deal over four years in the 2025 offseason. If Fox were to make the All-NBA team this season, he would even be eligible for a supermax contract worth 229milliondealoverfouryearsinthe2025offseason.IfFoxweretomaketheAll−NBAteamthisseason,hewouldevenbeeligibleforasupermaxcontractworth345 million over five years with the Kings. However, following the acquisition of DeMar DeRozan in the offseason, the Kings' performance has not improved; instead, there are signs of collapse. In the first 34 games, they only managed 15 wins, ranking fourth from the bottom in the West, and may not even qualify for the play-in tournament. In mid-December, Rich Paul flew to Sacramento to meet with the Kings' management to discuss the future of the team and Fox. Subsequently, head…

End of 4-game winning streak! Maxi 22 out of 9, Fox 35+5, George fouled out with 6 fouls, 76ers face reality On January 2nd, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season continued, with the Sacramento Kings hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. This was the first matchup between the two teams this season, and they had split their two meetings last season, showing similar strength. It's remarkable that after a recent four-game winning streak, the 76ers' overall record reached 13 wins and 17 losses, rising to 11th in the Eastern Conference. With one more win, they would enter the Eastern Conference play-in tournament area, finally getting back on track. Moreover, according to the latest power rankings released by the NBA, the 76ers ranked 18th, making it into the top 20 for the first time since the initial rankings, which could be considered a double celebration. In contrast, the Kings have been on a downward spiral, currently holding a record of 14 wins and 19 losses, ranking fourth from the bottom in the West, which is quite surprising. In the latest power rankings, the Kings have fallen to 23rd in the league, basically at the level of tanking teams, which is absurd. After all, during the last offseason, the Kings just brought in their third superstar, DeRozan, with no intention of aiming for the number one draft pick. Now, they can't even reach the threshold of the play-in tournament. Additionally, the team's best coach in the league, Mike Brown, was fired by management, becoming the scapegoat for poor performance. Before the game,…

The Warriors suffered a crushing defeat at home to the Cavaliers, with a score of 95-113, causing their record to drop to 16 wins and 16 losses, slipping to 10th place in the standings. The Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games and remain atop the Eastern Conference. Stephen Curry struggled, scoring only 11 points, while Schroder also underperformed with 12 points. Trez contributed 16 points and 16 rebounds. For the Cavaliers, Mitchell scored 23 points, Garland had 25 points, and Allen added 12 points and 9 rebounds. The Cavaliers have been incredibly strong this season. Although there is still a long way to go in the season, I dare say they have virtually secured the Eastern Conference championship. To date, they have only lost four games and are likely to break the Warriors' previous record of 73 wins. In this game, the Warriors played averagely overall. The first half was closely contested, but in the second quarter, the Cavaliers pulled away. By the third quarter, they had extended their lead into double digits, and by the fourth quarter, the game entered garbage time as the Cavaliers easily secured the victory. The Nuggets defeated the Jazz 132-121 on the road, securing their second consecutive win. Jokic had an explosive performance with 36 points, 22 rebounds, and 11 assists. Wiz returned to his peak form, going 7-for-7 from the field to finish with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Porter scored 21 points, and Murray added 20 points and 10 assists. For the Jazz, Sexton had 22 points, Clarkson…

New Year, New Outlook: The Kings are Different, Without the Best Coach Mike Brown at the Helm, they艰难战胜残阵独行侠，终结了自己的六连败，本以为这场胜利将会成为他们吹响反击的号角，不曾想，球队的内部率先扛不住了。As the most direct beneficiary of Brown's dismissal, Fox also fell into social media, helplessly stating that he was unaware of the management's decision to fire the head coach, but still did not receive more sympathy from fans. It was after this scene of "no silver three hundred taels" was made public that the Kings also realized the reality of the team. Regardless of how the team performs in the future or what kind of indescribable games they play, Fox's mind will not stay in Sacramento Kings. From the moment he rejected a 3-year $165 million early renewal, he and his agent team have been planning for a long time. For this All-Star-level guard, many teams have pursued him on trade day, with the Lakers, Spurs, and Rockets becoming the main potential suitors. However, Pelinka does not have any attractive target players for the Kings, and the three future first-round picks are simply outmatched compared to the other two teams. Although the Spurs are interested in pursuing Fox, their current task is not to make a playoff push, but to continue training Wenyibanya and finding role players suitable for him. Currently, the rest of the 14 players in the team are capable of fighting, and if they want to show offensive aggression, they cannot rely solely on Fox. More draft picks may have other intentions. After a simple analysis and comparison, the Houston Rockets have the best chance of winning. First of all,…

Hey, guys! We're talking about something today that will definitely get you excited! Eric Pincus just dropped a bombshell on BR, saying that the Sacramento Kings have set their sights on the third pick in the draft, Jaden Ivey, from the Houston Rockets, and this time they're serious! This is really interesting. The Kings are even willing to part with their star player, De'Aaron Fox, just to get Ivey. This move has left me speechless! Seriously, Fox plays with real energy, his speed is like a rocket, averaging over 20 points per game is no joke. Let's talk about the trade proposal first, it's a big one! The Kings are offering Fox, Lyles, and McDermott, while the Rockets would have to give up Ivey, Whitmore, Green, Tate, and Landale, plus three first-round picks and swap rights. Wow, that's quite an array! To be honest, Fox's contract is about to expire, he'll need to renegotiate in the summer of 2026. Given his current value, he'll definitely want a max contract, which isn't pocket change! The Kings' management is being very calculating, afraid that spending this money might tie them down, so they'd rather exchange for some young players and draft picks now. On the Rockets' side, Ivey is a real gem! He plays with a certain flair, is ferocious on defense, and comprehensive on offense. His partner, Whitmore, is also a good player. If we could get these two, the Kings would really hit the jackpot! However, the Kings are also quite greedy, wanting Jabari Smith Jr. as well. That's wishful…

In a recent major NBA trade, the Lakers sent away Russell and acquired Finney-Smith and Melton! This trade allowed the Lakers to obtain a top-tier defensive player but also left a vacuum at the point guard position, making the team's lineup shortcomings very apparent! The Lakers are very interested in the Kings' Fox! Due to the Kings' poor record this season, with only 14 wins and 19 losses, ranking 12th in the West and getting further away from the playoffs. Disappointed with the team's performance, the Kings' management decided to rebuild, starting with firing head coach Brown and then began selling off core players, with both Fox and Sabonis no longer untouchable! The Lakers are eager for Fox to join! The 27-year-old Fox averaged 26.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.6 steals per game this season, in excellent form and once scored 60 points in a single game! If Fox were to join the Lakers, it would greatly enhance the team's backcourt strength, and with James and Davis, the Lakers' lineup would be significantly upgraded, making them capable of contending for the championship again! For this trade, the Lakers have also shown great sincerity; currently, the Lakers' offer is Reeves, Hachimura, Vincent, and two first-round draft picks to get the Kings' Fox and McDermott. Reeves can be said to be the Lakers' biggest gesture in this trade, earning only $13 million a year, he is a typical example of low pay and high ability, an indispensable player on the Lakers' perimeter, with a very entertaining style of play! Although…

Houston Rockets recently suffered a two-game losing streak, which has left their fans feeling very distressed. The Rockets lost both games due to a sudden offensive outage in the fourth quarter, unfortunately falling to the Timberwolves and the Heat. The biggest problem exposed by the Rockets' consecutive losses is the lack of a key player in the fourth quarter. Neither VanVleet nor Green, nor Shen Jing, have the ability to seal the deal in critical moments. In this situation, trading for a star player has become an urgent matter for the Rockets. According to previous reports, the Rockets management did not plan to make any trades this season as they wanted to observe how far the team could go. However, recent consecutive losses may have somewhat softened the Rockets management's stance. Especially with some potential big fish appearing in the trade market. Both Fox from the Kings and Butler from the Heat can meet the Rockets' demand for superstars. Especially Fox, the 27-year-old young player who had a great performance this season, including a highlight moment of scoring 60 points in a single game. The good relationship between the Rockets and the Kings management also increases the possibility of a trade. Moreover, according to media reports, the Kings have expressed interest in some of the young players on the Rockets, making a big trade between the two teams seem increasingly likely. On December 31st, Beijing time, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report reported that an Eastern Conference management source revealed: "Sacramento really likes (the Rockets') Sheppard." Eric Pincus reported that the…

According to comprehensive reports, the Kings may trade their starting point guard De'Aaron Fox, but they may need to wait a bit longer and send him away before the trading deadline this season. Now may not be the right time. Although the Rockets' management and coaching staff have not clearly stated that they want to go all out to pursue Fox, according to some reports, the Rockets are indeed interested in Fox. Moreover, NBA famous reporter Eric Pincus also said that the Rockets have the chips that the Kings want, and they will also be one of the most ideal destinations for Fox. In fact, it is also reported that the two newcomers of the Rockets, Whitmore and Reed Shepard, have been favored by the Kings. The Kings admire Shepard very much. Although Shepard did not have many opportunities in the Rockets this season, his playing time was relatively short, and he has often been benched recently, and his personal data is very ordinary, and he did not perform as a No. 3 pick. However, Shepard is only 20 years old, and he is also a shooter with great basketball talent and basketball IQ. This season, Shepard played 29 games for the Rockets, averaging 3.4 points, 1.2 assists, and 1.3 rebounds. His shooting percentages are not good, but in the end, it is still the Rockets who did not give Shepard the opportunity to swing freely. When the Rockets were tanking before, whether it was Jalen Green or Shen Jing, they had such unlimited firing rights, but now Whitmore and…

Recently, there might be significant changes in the lineup of the Houston Rockets. It is said that the Rockets and the Sacramento Kings are discussing a 6-for-2 trade, with the Rockets aiming to acquire the Kings' All-Star point guard De'Aaron Fox and shooting guard Kevin Huerter through this deal. Consider this: The Rockets would send out VanVleet, Sheppard, Whitmore, and three future first-round draft picks, including those from the Suns in 2025, 2027, and 2029. Doesn't it sound a bit crazy? But precisely because of the possibility of this trade, the future lineup of the Rockets fills us with anticipation. Let's talk about De'Aaron Fox. This guy is really impressive! Fox averages 26.2 points, 5 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game this season, with a shooting percentage as high as 48.3%. He is not only a scoring guard but also exerts pressure on opponents defensively, having won the league's steals title. Most importantly, his athleticism and ability to break through make people shout with excitement when they watch him play. If the Rockets can get Fox, their backcourt firepower will be significantly enhanced, especially in terms of organizing offense, where the Rockets' performance will undoubtedly experience a qualitative leap. Imagine, the combination of Fox and Jalen Green in the backcourt, moving so fast that the opposing defense can hardly cope. Some netizens have expressed: Fox is simply the missing piece of the puzzle for the Rockets! If he comes, the Rockets' offense will become interesting. The current VanVleet, frankly speaking, is in poor form and cannot support the offensive needs…

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…