The future of the Spurs can be described as bright, with historical-level talents like Wenyambo leading the way, supplemented by excellent pieces like Castle and Sohan, they will eventually join the ranks of the elite teams. However, their current situation can also be described as poor; although the team has many young players, it seems that a qualified second-in-command has not been found, causing Wenyambo to often run out of energy in the third quarter. In recent days, Fox's name has been frequently associated with the Spurs. However, it is said that the Kings have received many offers, and the Spurs' competitiveness has not reached the level of "standing out from the crowd." Instead, today, American media Fadeaway World revealed that the Spurs are making a backup plan, which is to pursue Pelicans forward Ingram. Ingram's desire to leave the Pelicans has long been an open secret; after last year's playoffs, the management and local fans had already lost patience with Ingram. However, they did not seriously consider the impact of injuries on Ingram, and even directly negated his five years with the Pelicans. Now, according to FW, the Spurs are willing to offer Collins, Kelden, and two protected first-round picks to obtain Ingram. Such a package is estimated to be acceptable to the Pelicans, after all, Ingram's contract is also expiring, and being able to obtain these assets through a sign-and-trade is already a profit. Ingram is only 27 years old this season, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists, with a true shooting percentage reaching 56.7%, which…

This season, the New Orleans Pelicans' record has been disappointing, and the team is planning to trade away key players. According to ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel, the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons hope to acquire small forward Ingram from the Pelicans. If Victor Wembanyama teams up with Ingram, the Spurs could rise to the ranks of championship contenders. "In Victor Wembanyama's second season, the San Antonio Spurs have shown obvious progress and clearly need another scorer. By combining Harrison Barnes and Zach Collins' salaries with some draft assets and young players like Sidi Sissoko, the Spurs could potentially get Ingram at a very low risk, high reward price." "Then there are the Pistons, who seem ready to find another star player to pair with Cunningham. With Jaden Ivey out indefinitely due to a leg fracture, the Pistons can be aggressive in the trade market to maintain their competitive position in the East. Ingram has established a relationship with Detroit Pistons basketball operations president Trajan Langdon, and the Pelicans are interested in Isaiah Stewart." Both teams are young and looking for experienced scorers. Despite having Chris Paul as point guard, the Spurs need a scoring forward, and Wembanyama is very attractive to Ingram.

As the NBA regular season continues to progress on January 5, 2025, the changes in the Western Conference standings have become increasingly noteworthy. The Nuggets managed to reverse the Spurs with a score of 122-111 in overtime, while the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 121-113 at home. These two games not only brought intense competition to the fans but also caused dramatic changes in the Western Conference landscape. The game between the Nuggets and the Spurs was destined to be a tough battle. Despite the Nuggets' upset in the previous match, where Jokic failed to lead the team to a comeback in the final moments, today's game saw the Nuggets quickly adjust their state, especially with Jokic's heroic performance. In the first quarter, Jokic quickly entered the game, scoring 14 points in a single quarter to lead the Nuggets to keep up with the score. Although the Spurs suddenly increased their efforts in the third quarter, with Wenyamama leading the team to a 37-27 single-quarter result, instantly widening the point difference to double digits, the Nuggets did not give up easily. In the fourth quarter, the Nuggets relied on a 12-4 offensive climax to reduce the score to just 3 points, entering a white-hot stage of the game. At a critical moment, Porter hit an important three-pointer, helping the Nuggets tie the score at 104-104. The subsequent game was full of suspense, with Watson making one of two free throws to help the Nuggets level the score. Although Jokic's last-second shot missed, the game went into overtime. In overtime, the Nuggets…

In the fierce competition of the NBA regular season, the Spurs faced off against the Nuggets on January 5th in another thrilling matchup. This back-to-back game was filled with drama, and although the Spurs ultimately failed to hold onto victory, their fighting spirit and strength displayed during the match are still worth our attention. I. Game Review ‌(a) First Quarter: Intense Attack and Defense, Both Sides Locked in a Close Battle From the start of the game, both teams quickly entered the state and engaged in an intense battle. Murray led with a layup to score first for the Nuggets, but Barnes responded immediately with a three-pointer. Subsequently, Wenban Yama showed his dominance in the paint, successfully completing a 2+1 play, followed by Barnes completing an impressive dunk, leading the Spurs to an 8-0 run that ignited the enthusiasm of the home fans. However, the Nuggets did not panic, as Jokic and Braun continuously attacked the paint, quickly responding with an 8-0 run to level the score. Afterwards, both sides exchanged blows, with Vassell scoring a layup, Jokic grabbing 5 points, and Westbrook also successfully scoring a layup. At a critical moment, Shangpani stepped up, hitting two consecutive three-pointers to showcase his excellent shooting. But Westbrook and Collins got into a verbal altercation on the court and were both called for technical fouls by the referee. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led the Spurs 30-27 temporarily, with Jokic scoring 14 points in the quarter, an outstanding performance. ‌(b) Second Quarter: Score Remains Close, Wenban Yama Continues…

A regrettable loss! Jokic with 41+18+9, Westbrook departs immediately post-game, Jokic hugs Spurs players 41 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists! These dazzling statistics belong to Jokic, the absolute core of the Nuggets. However, even such a godly performance was not enough to secure victory for the Nuggets at home. On January 4th, in an NBA regular-season game, the Nuggets narrowly lost to the Spurs with a score of 110-113. The result of this game surprised many fans and left them sighing. After the game, Westbrook left the court dejectedly, while Jokic stayed behind to embrace and pay his respects to the Spurs players one by one. This stark contrast may be a microcosm of the game itself - honorable in defeat, but the cruelty of competitive sports lies not only in victory or defeat but also in the inner desire for victory. This game was filled with highlights from the start. Both the Nuggets and the Spurs have their unique styles and strengths. For the Nuggets, Jokic is undoubtedly the biggest reliance. His comprehensive skills and excellent vision make the Nuggets' offense flow like water. On the other side, the Spurs boast the highly anticipated rising star, Wembanyama. This young French player, with his height and long arms, is both offensive and defensive, hailed as a future superstar. This game was also a direct confrontation between two superstars, naturally attracting the attention of countless fans. From the beginning of the game, the Spurs displayed their powerful offensive firepower, frequently hitting three-pointers from outside and scoring inside thanks to Wembanyama's…

On January 5th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 9 matchups scheduled. The specific results are as follows: 76ers defeated the Nets 123-94, Suns lost to the Pacers 108-126, Timberwolves lost to the Pistons 105-119, Jazz defeated the Heat 136-100, Trail Blazers narrowly defeated the Bucks 105-102, Knicks lost to the Bulls 126-139, Nuggets defeated the Spurs 122-111, Grizzlies lost to the Warriors 113-121, and Hawks lost to the Clippers 105-131. Stars such as Embiid, Haliburton, Hua Zi, Cunningham, Sensabo, Simmons, Towns, Jokic, Wiggins, Harden, and Zubac all had impressive performances. So, who will win the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between the Knicks and the Bulls, three players from the Bulls scored over 20 points, including LaVine with 33 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists, Vucevic with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists, and Kobe White with 33 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists. They completed a comeback after trailing by 11 points, leading by as many as 19 points, in honor of Rose Night! The Knicks missed a good opportunity, with Brunson scoring 33 points and 8 assists in vain, and Towns also did his best! He played for 37 minutes, shooting 17 of 29 (3 of 7 from three-point range), making 7 of 10 free throws, and scored an impressive 44 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 assists. Especially in the final quarter, Towns fought until he was injured and retired, scoring 25 points alone, but it was not enough to save the team,…

On January 5th, Beijing time, the Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 to avoid being double-killed. In this game, Nikola Jokic continued his MVP-level performance. Although Jokic missed a buzzer-beater at the end of regulation, he dominated both ends of the court in overtime, making the alien-like Victor Wembanyama taste defeat at home and showing his prowess as an away game silencer. The matchup between Wembanyama and Jokic last night sparked heated discussions across the United States. Wembanyama scored 35 points with 18 rebounds and 2 blocks, while Jokic had 41 points, 18 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 steals. However, it was Wembanyama's Spurs that ultimately won the game. Jokic certainly did not want to be defeated by the Spurs consecutively. In the first quarter, Jokic aggressively took 13 shots to score 14 points and 3 assists, helping the Nuggets lead by 3 points. During the second quarter when Jokic rested, the Nuggets were overtaken by the Spurs. The Nuggets' problem was defense; they allowed the Spurs' penetration too easily. Jokic was conserving energy during this period, scoring 4 points with 3 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block. At halftime, Jokic had 18 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. In the third quarter, Barnes' 13 points helped the Spurs extend their lead to over 10 points. Jokic had already given his all in this quarter, shooting 5 for 10 plus 2 for 3 from three-point range to score 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. After three quarters, Jokic had accumulated 31…

The competition in the Western Conference this season is much more intense compared to the Eastern Conference. Apart from the first-placed Thunder team, the difference in wins and losses between the second-placed Grizzlies and the tenth-placed Warriors is only six games. It can be said that the teams in the playoff zone have a particularly large number of ranking variables, which also makes the Western Conference rankings change greatly: Rockets secure 3rd and aim for 2nd, Clippers aim for 5th, Spurs rise, Suns drop out of the top 10. Rockets Secure 3rd and Aim for 2nd! The first-placed Thunder team in the West currently has a 12-game winning streak, with a record of 27 wins and 5 losses, ranking first in the West, and leading the second-placed Grizzlies by 5 games, making the first position very stable! The competition for second place in the West is much fiercer, with the Grizzlies at 23 wins and 11 losses, and the Rockets at 22 wins and 11 losses. The difference in wins and losses between the two teams is only 0.5 games, and both have the possibility of taking second place! The Grizzlies' recent performance has been quite good, winning three out of four games. However, the team has encountered significant problems, namely too many injuries. Morant, Aldama, and Adi have all encountered injury situations, causing the team's performance to decline significantly. Especially with the Grizzlies' upcoming schedule not being easy, facing teams like the Kings, Warriors, Mavericks, Rockets, and Timberwolves, all Western Conference teams, it means the Grizzlies will suffer quite…

NBA Western Conference Latest Rankings: Spurs Create NBA Miracle, Lakers Receive Big Gift, 5 Teams Swap Rankings Beijing time January 4, 2025, today's NBA has 9 games, the Lakers, Nuggets, Thunder, Mavericks, Rockets, Spurs, Grizzlies, Kings, Pelicans participated in it, after the game, the Western Conference rankings have changed.‌ The Mavericks played at home against the Cavaliers, lacking Doncic and Irving, their insufficient combat power was not an opponent of the Cavaliers, the Cavaliers quickly took a big lead, once leading by 27 points, in the fourth quarter garbage time the Mavericks narrowed the gap, eventually the Cavaliers defeated the Mavericks with a 12-point advantage. Mobley made 14 of 21 shots for 34 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks, while Grammes made 9 of 14 shots for 26 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists. After the loss, the Mavericks dropped from fifth to sixth in the West with a record of 20 wins and 15 losses. The Mavericks have recently been plagued by injuries, and Doncic will be out for several weeks, so their ranking is expected to continue to decline. The Nuggets hosted the Spurs, with the Nuggets missing Gordon and the Spurs missing Sohan. On paper, the Nuggets had the advantage, but the game process was unexpected. In the first half, the Spurs suppressed the Nuggets, once leading by 12 points. At halftime, the Spurs led by 8 points. In the third quarter, Jokic scored 18 points in a single quarter, leading the Nuggets to overtake by 3 points. In the fourth quarter, the two sides…

On January 4th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. Let's take a look at the performance of the Western Conference teams and the latest standings changes. The main information is as follows: Thunder defeated the Knicks 117-107, Rockets lost to the Celtics 86-109, Grizzlies lost to the Kings 133-138, Lakers defeated the Hawks 119-112, Mavericks lost to the Cavaliers 122-134, and Nuggets narrowly lost to the Spurs 110-113! The latest Western Conference standings The first-place Thunder in the West are unstoppable. Today, they trailed by as many as 14 points at home but made a strong comeback in the final quarter to defeat the Knicks 117-107, securing their 14th consecutive victory. Their record improved to 29 wins and 5 losses. With both the Grizzlies and Rockets losing, the Thunder extended their lead to 6.5 games over second place, solidifying their position at the top. The second-place Grizzlies played an offensive battle against the Kings on the road with Morant absent. Jackson committed a level 1 malicious foul on Fox in the final moments and fouled out for the sixth time, ultimately losing 133-138 but still leading the Rockets by 0.5 games. The Kings bounce back with 3 straight wins The Rockets' shooting went cold at home, losing 86-109 to the reigning champion Celtics. They have lost three of their last four games, with their record remaining at 22 wins and 12 losses. Jalen Green scored 24 points, and Jabari Smith suffered a left hand fracture during training, needing to rest for 4-8 weeks, which will have some impact on…