Foreign media's latest prediction is that before the trade deadline, both the Lakers and the Clippers will make significant trades. The Lakers are expected to acquire Trail Blazers forward Grant, while the Clippers are expected to get Jazz guard Sexton. Los Angeles Clippers receive: Collin Sexton, Patty Mills Utah Jazz receive: Forward PJ Tucker, Center Cody Zeller, Forward Kobe Brown, Grizzlies' 2026 second-round pick (protected pick 31-42 from ATL), Clippers' 2030 second-round pick, Clippers' 2031 second-round pick The Utah Jazz will open up for trades before the trade deadline, with Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton both being included in trade negotiations. Sexton is an important backcourt player for the Jazz, and his price is not high, which is just right for the Clippers who don't have much to offer. The Clippers can't trade their first-round pick until 2030, and now they only have two second-round picks in 2030 and 2031. Los Angeles Lakers receive: Forward Jerami Grant, Forward/Center Duane Washington Jr. Portland Trail Blazers receive: Vincent, Rui Hachimura, Lakers' 2025 second-round pick After recently acquiring Finney-Smith, the Lakers really need to pursue Grant. In today's league, there can never be too many versatile wing players, and Grant is one of them. Grant is in his third season with the Blazers, and his usage rate has significantly dropped. He is no longer the Blazers' top scorer, making it a good time for the Lakers to acquire him. Grant has always been a valuable asset during the Blazers' rebuilding period, and they sacrificed their 2025 first-round pick to trade for him from…

On December 31, 2024, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 7-23 Jazz host the 17-13 Nuggets. This was a winnable game for the Nuggets, but could they seize the opportunity? The Jazz were without Collins, starting with Sexton, George, Zhuang, Markkanen, and Kessler. The Nuggets were missing Gordon, starting with Murray, Westbrook, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. In the first quarter, George hit a three-pointer, followed by layups from Braun, Porter, and Braun, giving the Nuggets a 6-3 lead. Zhuang scored five consecutive points, to which Porter and Murray responded, extending the lead to 11-8. Sexton, Kessler, and Markkanen added points for the Jazz, while Porter and Westbrook responded, keeping the difference at two points. Markkanen, Sexton, and Zhuang went on an 8-0 run to take a six-point lead. After a timeout, Jokic hit a three-pointer, to which Sexton responded with a mid-range shot, maintaining a five-point lead. Jokic, Braun, and Westbrook then took the lead by five points. Clarkson went on a scoring spree, netting 13 points, though Strausser and Murray tried to respond, the Jazz ended the quarter leading 37-36. The second quarter saw Jordan and Watson score five points for the Nuggets, taking a four-point lead. Phil hit a layup, followed by a dunk and free throws from Watson and Strausser, extending the lead to six points. Collier, Zhuang, and George responded with a 9-0 run to take a three-point lead. Murray hit a mid-range shot, to which Zhuang, Markkanen, and Kessler responded, giving the Jazz a seven-point lead. After another timeout, Jokic and Westbrook narrowed…

With the rise of young teams like the Thunder and Rockets, it has become clear that change is constant in the world of sports. Just as with the Sichuan team in our CBA, which initially had mediocre results and wasn't highly regarded, they later made significant improvements through hard work, tactical adjustments, and the cultivation of new talent, surprising many with their rapid progress. This is similar to the rise of the Thunder and Rockets, who have undergone remarkable changes that no one could have predicted! Today, we're talking about the Utah Jazz, a team that also shows signs of resurgence. In the 2022 offseason, the Utah Jazz traded away Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, acquiring seven first-round draft picks, six of which had no protection measures. However, up to now, only one of these draft picks has been used, selecting the promising Keldon Johnson. We can say that the Jazz's operation was quite bold. Imagine trading away two of the team's biggest stars; it takes a lot of courage! It's like our village basketball team letting go of the two best players on the team, which would be quite shocking! However, if you can really select good prospects through draft picks, it's worth it. For example, the basketball team from the neighboring town didn't perform well at first, but they selected a particularly talented young player named Xiao Li through the draft. Once Xiao Li joined the team, his performance was outstanding, leading the team's results to soar. Therefore, if draft picks are used well, they can truly bring…