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…

The Houston Rockets have recently suffered a two-game losing streak, causing great concern among their fans. The Rockets lost both games due to a sudden offensive outage in the fourth quarter, unfortunately falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat. The biggest problem exposed by these consecutive losses is the lack of a key player in the fourth quarter. Neither VanVleet nor Green, nor Shen Jing, have shown the ability to seal the deal in crucial 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 softened their stance. Especially with several potential big-name players appearing on the trade market, such as the Kings' Fox and the Heat's Butler, who can meet the Rockets' demand for superstars. Fox, in particular, the 27-year-old young player, has had a good performance this season, including a highlight moment of scoring 60 points in a single game. The Rockets and the Kings have a good relationship, which 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 current…

In an NBA regular season game, the Lakers defeated the Kings on the road. The Lakers have been in good form recently, despite fierce competition in the Western Conference. Maintaining health and strong team chemistry is crucial. The Suns and Warriors have shown signs of decline recently; the Suns rely heavily on Durant, while the Warriors' lineup is not as strong as it used to be. The Timberwolves, led by Edwards, are not as formidable as last season. Therefore, if the Lakers can maintain their performance, they still have a chance to make the playoffs. After this game, the Lakers have a record of 16 wins and 12 losses, temporarily ranking 5th in the West. However, there are several teams with similar records ahead and behind them, so they cannot afford to relax for even one game! LeBron James started the game exceptionally well. After missing consecutive three-point attempts, he changed his strategy, reducing long-range shots and increasing drives and close-range shots. James has a strong ability to read the game; he knows how to help the team, especially when Davis is not performing well. Davis struggled at the start of the game, continuing the tradition of finding it difficult to perform against Sabonis. He scored only 2 points in the entire first half without any field goals, which shows the pressure on James. Fortunately, Russell stepped up, and although Fox of the Kings played well, at least in the first half, Russell and Reeves matched the opposing guards' offensive output! Davis had 2 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists…

On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 7 matchups scheduled. The specific results are as follows: Knicks defeated the Wizards 126-106, Bulls overcame the Hornets 115-108, Clippers narrowly won against the Pelicans 116-113, Nuggets beat the Jazz 132-121, Cavaliers triumphed over the Warriors 113-95, Mavericks lost to the Kings 100-110, and the 76ers crushed the Trail Blazers 125-103. Stars such as Towns, Hart, Kobe White, Kobe Bryant, Jokic, Garland, Mitchell, Fox, and the Emperor 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 76ers and the Trail Blazers, five players from the Trail Blazers scored in double figures, with Simmons, Ayton, and Avdija combining for 54 points, 17 rebounds, and 9 assists. However, they still suffered a crushing defeat, trailing by as many as 27 points, and the game quickly lost its suspense, all because the Emperor was too unreasonable! The Emperor played for 35 minutes, shooting 12 of 21 (1 of 1 from three-point range), making 12 of 13 free throws, and exploded for 37 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists with an on-court plus-minus value of +26. Especially in the first half, the Emperor struck hard, scoring 20 points and grabbing 8 rebounds to set the tone for the normal game. We are familiar with the Emperor's return, it has been a long time! In the game between the Mavericks and the Kings, Doncic, Irving, and Thompson were absent. Washington scored 28 points, grabbed rebounds,…

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 NBA has been quite eventful recently, with Marshall and Nurkic getting suspended for fighting, the Timberwolves cutting Dozier to save money, and Kings head coach Brown suddenly being fired. These incidents have left the league in disarray, causing fans to shake their heads in disbelief. Marshall may have acted impulsively by fighting, but it was heartwarming to see Irving immediately offer to pay his teammate's fine without hesitation. This kind of behavior from a team leader is indeed touching, especially since there are not many players in the league willing to do so. The atmosphere within the Mavericks seems to be quite positive. Both Irving and Doncic are ball-dominant players, but they seem to get along well in the locker room. Otherwise, Irving wouldn't have been so quick to help out financially. Marshall has been suspended for four games, resulting in a loss of over $230,000. For a player on a minimum salary, this amount is significant. Without Irving's assistance, he would likely be feeling the pain for some time. Nurkic, on the other hand, faces a more awkward situation as Durant has not offered to cover his fine, which amounts to over $370,000. This incident not only caused physical harm but also took a toll on his wallet. The league's decision to penalize the players for fighting is reasonable, as such behavior on the court is indeed detrimental. However, the act of players helping each other pay fines reveals a warm side of the NBA's locker room culture. Although the Mavericks' record is not particularly impressive, the relationships…

On December 29th, Beijing time, today's NBA games have all ended. Stars such as Brunson, Kuminga, Jokic, Irving, and Davis have performed exceptionally well, making them candidates for today's best player. The Knicks defeated the Wizards 136-132, securing their seventh consecutive victory. They currently hold a record of 22 wins and 10 losses, firmly ranking third in the Eastern Conference, having transformed into a top-tier strong team. Brunson of the Knicks shot 18 out of 31, scoring 55 points with 3 rebounds and 9 assists, demonstrating an MVP-level performance. However, the opponent's strength was somewhat weak. Towns scored 30 points and 14 rebounds, Hart had 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Bridges contributed 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals. Despite the Wizards' seven players scoring in double digits, including 17 three-pointers out of 38 attempts, Shanpani scored 31 points and 10 rebounds but still failed to lead the team to victory. The Wizards are currently ranked last in the East with a record of 5 wins and 24 losses. The Warriors defeated the Suns 109-105, returning to the top 10 in the West, while the Suns dropped to 11th place. Kuminga of the Warriors, who came off the bench, was the most outstanding player, shooting 12 out of 20 to score 34 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists. Curry scored 22 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists, performing moderately well. Green contributed 16 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block, while Schroder shot 4 out of 13 to score 11 points, making only…

NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Journalist Predicts the Possibility of a Major Trade for De'Aaron Fox It has been reported that amidst the Sacramento Kings' five-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked with De'Aaron Fox. According to insider Tim MacMahon, the relationship with Klutch Sports may lead people around the league to mention the Lakers as a potential landing spot for Sacramento's trade of Fox. Klutch Sports is an agency owned and founded by Rich Paul. Its clients include Fox, as well as Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. As Lakers fans draft various plausible trade scenarios, team journalists, Jovan Buha from The Athletic and Claire De Lune from The Guardian, predict that a trade between the Lakers and Kings could be possible. De Lune dismisses the possibility of a blockbuster trade bringing Fox to the Lakers, citing the relationship between the teams. "I can't imagine there would be any special trade between Sacramento and the Lakers, Sacramento isn't just taking the Lakers' kitchen sink and ransacking them," she said on Friday's episode of 'The Buha's Block.' "I can imagine the Lakers might be the last team on their list that they want to send their best player to. If people want to talk about the mythical Lakers tax, I think this could be a scenario." More than two decades ago, during the three-peat era of Kobe Bryant-Shaq O'Neal, the playoff rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings began to heat up. Since then, there has been no affection between the two…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the Lakers finally found their desired 3D player, Finney Smith, and completed a 5-for-2 trade, acquiring Finney Smith from the Nets to strengthen their frontcourt, which made the Rockets very envious. This season, although the Rockets are ranked high in the West, they still have some distance to go in their pursuit of the championship. On the other hand, the Kings have been losing games, with significant internal issues, and their core player, Fox, has been the subject of trade rumors. If Fox is willing to leave, the Rockets would be his most likely destination. In response, American media outlet FW proposed a trade plan where the Rockets would acquire Fox, while the Kings would receive Sheppard, Dillon, Whitmore, the 2025 first-round pick, the 2027 first-round pick, the 2028 first-round pick, and the 2029 first-round pick, resulting in a 7-for-1 trade. Honestly, this trade plan is quite crazy, almost like the Rockets going all-in to get Fox, which is equivalent to betting on the team's future. Currently, the Rockets lack a decisive role player. They also expose their weaknesses when facing strong competition, as seen in their game against the Timberwolves, where Shen Jing's free throws, Green's turnovers, and VanVleet's missed shots affected the team's development. If the Rockets want to become competitive players, Fox is undoubtedly the best choice. He is both offensive and defensive, and if the trade is completed, it would be a significant change for the Rockets. After completing the trade, the Rockets will retain young players Amen Thompson and Ethan,…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA league brought a piece of heavy news. The Los Angeles Lakers made a big move before the trade deadline, completing a weighty major trade. Multiple sources revealed that the Lakers and the Nets have reached a trade, as follows: The Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton; The Nets acquired D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks (2027, 2030, 2031, all from the Lakers). The Lakers' acquisition of Finney-Smith not only marks the Lakers' first strike in the offensive horn before the trade deadline this season but also brings a significant boost to the team. Although Finney-Smith is not a big-name star player, he is undoubtedly a treasure-type player. This player has excellent shooting ability, with a three-point shooting rate exceeding 40%, and also has above-average defensive capabilities, making him an elite 3D wing. Through this trade, the Lakers have made a huge gain. After the trade was completed, NBA insider Shams commented, "The Lakers have acquired the versatile 3D player Finney-Smith, who has a career three-point shooting rate of 44%. The Lakers have also made their salary more flexible, saving $15 million in luxury tax. In return, the Nets have gained draft picks and can also clear salary space (Russell's expiring contract)." After this trade, the Lakers' total salary for this season is 3.5millionawayfromthesecondrichestline,whilebeforethistrade,theirtotalsalarywasonly3.5 million away from the second richest line, while before this trade, their total salary was only 3.5millionawayfromthesecondrichestline,whilebeforethistrade,theirtotalsalarywasonly3,000 away from the second richest line. Overall, the Lakers have completed an outstanding trade. No wonder after the trade was…