On January 19th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. Let's take a look at the completed games and the latest standings changes. The main information is as follows: The Hawks defeated the Celtics 119-115 in overtime, the Pacers sent the 76ers to their fifth consecutive loss with a score of 115-102, the Suns narrowly beat the Pistons 125-121, and the Warriors defeated the Wizards 122-114. Let's start with the game between the Hawks and the Celtics. In the first half, both teams played well in one quarter each. The Celtics took the lead at home with a score of 33-21. In the second quarter, Okongwu exploded with 5 out of 4 shots for 11 points, and the Hawks responded with a 31-15 run; in the third quarter, the Celtics relied on an 18-4 run to reverse the trend and regain the lead; in the decisive fourth quarter, the Celtics missed the opportunity to win, Tatum missed a crucial free throw, Young successfully caused harm and made two free throws to drag the game into overtime. In overtime, the Hawks still did better in details, Tatum missed the equalizing three-pointer, and the Hawks finally defeated the Celtics 119-115. This was their second victory at the Celtics' home court this season. The Hawks have won three consecutive victories and are temporarily ranked sixth with a record of 22 wins and 19 losses, trailing the fifth-placed Pacers by one win. Trae Young contributed 28 points and 11 assists with 10 out of 23 shots, Daniels scored 23 points, Okongwu had 19 points…

The dreaded situation has finally occurred. Kevin Durant, due to a left calf strain, will have to miss at least two weeks of games. Looking back at the new season's record, the Suns have an impressive record of 8 wins and 1 loss, temporarily ranking first in the Western Conference, which has drawn numerous praises: "Budenholzer is truly a genius in the coaching world! The performance of point guard Jones is also too amazing, with immediate results!" The good situation has overshadowed the serious problems that are actually happening. People only see the excellent record of the Suns this season, but this rapid improvement in record has come at the cost of Durant's body, seemingly prosperous but actually fraught with hidden dangers. In yesterday's game where the Suns narrowly defeated the Mavericks 114-113, Durant unfortunately got injured. He played for 37 minutes and scored 26 points. At the beginning of this season, Durant was in excellent form, repeatedly saving the team from dire situations at critical moments, averaging 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 55.3% and a three-point percentage of 42.9%. Regarding Durant's injury, medical expert Evan Jeffries stated that the key lies in the severity of his calf strain. If it is a first-degree strain, he needs to rest for 1-2 weeks; if it is a second-degree strain, he may face an absence of 4-6 weeks. It is worth noting that Durant had already missed all five warm-up matches of the U.S. men's basketball team during this offseason due to a…

The Phoenix Suns have finally risen again, securing a hard-fought victory over the Detroit Pistons with a score of 125-121, marking their second consecutive win. With a current record of 21 wins and 20 losses, they stand at 10th place in the Western Conference, just one game behind the eighth spot. Recently, the decision to bench star player Bradley Beal has been seen as a sign of surrender from the Suns. Placing a player with a $50 million annual salary in a sixth-man role is an admission of the folly of trading Chris Paul for Beal, especially when both players have similar playing styles. It's clear that many fans were skeptical when Beal joined the Suns, and it seems the team's management may not be as astute as the fans. This season, the Suns find themselves in a desperate situation, with a luxury tax of a staggering 188millionandtotalexpendituresexceeding188 million and total expenditures exceeding 188millionandtotalexpendituresexceeding400 million. If they can only make it to the play-in tournament, this would be unacceptable for the team's owner. Moreover, the Suns have no way out; their path has been cut off by the Houston Rockets, who hold most of their future draft picks. This is why the odds of Booker's next team being the Rockets are so high, as the Suns must regain their draft picks from the Rockets if they wish to rebuild. Now, the Suns have only one option left: to continue gambling, and they cannot stop. However, the Suns have made some wise moves, such as signing Jones at a low price…

On January 15th, Beijing time, the Atlanta Hawks faced off against the Phoenix Suns, with the Suns ultimately falling short in a 117-122 defeat. Suns forward Kevin Durant was in excellent form, his shooting hot as he repeatedly made mid-range shots, helping the team overcome a 12-point deficit to take the lead. However, in the final quarter, the Hawks capitalized on their superior offensive play to defeat the Suns. In this game, Durant's performance was comprehensive, scoring 31 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, and also setting a new historical record, becoming the seventh player in NBA history to achieve this feat in 78 years. During the first half of the game, Durant's shooting was extremely hot. For example, when facing this year's number one draft pick, Lissa Xie, in the low post, he easily scored a 2+1 highlight goal. By halftime, Durant had already accumulated an impressive 13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks. Despite this, the Suns remained behind on the court. Now at 36 years old, Durant still carries the heavy responsibility of the team on his shoulders alone. However, the team's recent situation has been less than ideal, with their ranking slipping from the top of the Western Conference to hovering around the 10th place in the play-in tournament. It is not difficult to see that this veteran is filled with unwillingness, determined to prove that he still possesses the ability to lead the Suns to victory! Sure enough, entering the third quarter, Durant's state exploded, unleashing a full offensive…

On January 19th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Phoenix Suns take revenge on the Detroit Pistons. The Suns' new 2.13-meter-tall recruit, Richards, made his Suns debut, coming off the bench for 30 minutes, shooting 7 of 8 for 21 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal, with a plus-minus of +22, the highest in the game, delivering an impressive performance and helping the Suns secure a victory. Today, the Suns continued with their regular starting lineup, with Plumlee serving as the starting center. Richards, wearing the Suns' No. 2 jersey, came off the bench at 7 minutes and 45 seconds into the first quarter, creating a foul through a pick-and-roll cut and making one of two free throws to score his first point with the Suns. He then continued to battle for rebounds and set screens for his teammates, even rushing into the paint to grab an offensive rebound and assisting Dunn in hitting a three-pointer. In his first quarter on the court for six minutes, he scored 1 point, grabbed 4 rebounds, and had 1 assist. In the second quarter, Richards' offensive performance was outstanding - he scored his first field goal in a Suns uniform with a mid-range cut and layup, followed by a two-handed dunk after battling for an offensive rebound and a strong drive to the basket. Richards scored 10 points in the quarter, shooting 4 of 4; he was very efficient on the court, scoring 11 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in 12 minutes off the bench in the first half.…

This season, the Phoenix Suns have been in a state of turmoil. Due to unsatisfactory team performance, the Suns are attempting trades from various angles. On one hand, they hope to get rid of Beal's super contract; on the other hand, they also plan to trade away center Nurkic. However, for the Suns, trading Beal is quite challenging due to the massive amount of his contract and his trade veto power, making it not an easy task to complete the trade. Compared to the past, the Suns' urgent need for a center has reached an unprecedented level. Since Nurkic was benched, the Suns' frontline has become increasingly weak. Plumlee's subpar performance this season has left the Suns' interior virtually non-existent in many games. Taking the recent loss to the Hawks as an example, young Hawks center Okongwu scored 22 points and 21 rebounds, highlighting the Suns' poor frontline performance. On January 16th, Beijing time, the Suns successfully completed a highly anticipated trade. According to Shams, sources revealed that the Hornets sent Richards and a second-round pick to the Suns, in exchange for Okeke and three second-round picks from the Suns. The sources also pointed out that the Suns provided their own 2031 second-round pick, plus two second-round picks from the Nuggets in 2026 and 2031, in return for a 2025 second-round pick. Richards, standing at 2.13 meters tall and weighing 111 kilograms, plays as a center for the team. This season, he played 21 games for the Hornets, averaging 20.9 minutes per game, scoring 8.9 points, grabbing 7.5 rebounds, assisting…

The Suns Gamble on the Future, Seeking to Trade First-Round Pick for Butler On January 18th, according to ESPN's well-known journalist Brian Windhorst, in order to acquire Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, the Phoenix Suns have once again accelerated their trade negotiations and are even willing to part with their only tradable first-round pick in 2031. The Suns are currently facing dual challenges of salary cap restrictions and a lack of draft assets, but they seem determined to form a new "Big Three" lineup. Butler is averaging 19.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5 assists this season, with an impressive shooting percentage of 55.2%. Despite being 35 years old, the Suns still hold high hopes for him. However, the reality is that the Suns' core player Kevin Durant will be 37 in a few months, with his contract expiring next season. It remains uncertain how many first-round picks a 38-year-old Durant could fetch. This trade by the Suns is undoubtedly a gamble; if successful, Butler's addition would greatly enhance the team's competitiveness. If it fails, the Suns may face a shortage of draft picks for several years to come. Mavericks Controversy over Potential Gafford Trade According to Christian Clark, a well-known journalist from The Athletic, reported on January 17th, the Dallas Mavericks management is not satisfied with the current state of the team. To avoid a repeat of last season's Finals where they were dominated on the wing, they are considering selling center Daniel Gafford to acquire a two-way wing player to compensate for Clay's defensive shortcomings. Since joining the Mavericks,…

Recently, the NBA has been buzzing with various trade and penalty news, making it a spectacle to behold! What's going on? Let's take a look together! Firstly, let's talk about the trade between the Suns and the Hornets. In this move, the Suns traded Okogie and three second-round picks for Richards and a second-round pick. What does this mean? The Suns saved money! It's said that they saved $20 million in luxury tax! This operation is smart! However, the Suns wanted to get rid of Nurkic and Beal, but it seems unlikely at the moment. These two players are expected to continue "happily" sitting on the bench watching the game. Is this trade good for the Suns? It's hard to say when you think about it carefully. Next, let's talk about the Rockets, who have recently set their sights on some big fish! Booker and Fox have become potential trade targets for them. Booker, the star player of the Suns, can the Rockets really get him? It's exciting to think about! As for Fox, his situation with the Kings doesn't seem too promising. In the four giants system, he seems a bit out of place. If he really goes to the Rockets, will he rejuvenate? This is something worth looking forward to. Finally, we must mention the Heat and Butler. The Heat has now "upgraded" the punishment for Butler, and it's said that they want to increase the severity of the punishment. How much will this cost? Suspension without pay? That might not be enough! The Heat now wants to…

Official Announcement! Trade and Signing Completed! Lakers Championship Contender Lineup in Place, Internet Celebrity Team Does Not Disappoint Beijing time January 16th news, the league today was born a trade and a signing. The Lakers officially announced that the team has signed center Trey Jamison with a two-way contract. Jamison is 25 years old and stands at 2 meters 11. This season, Jamison played 16 games for the Pelicans, averaging 2.4 points and 2.8 rebounds. It can only be said that this "big dummy" slightly increased the thickness of the Lakers' weak interior. As an edge player, Jamison's prospects in the Lakers are not ideal, and it is even possible that he will not have the opportunity to play at all. Don't forget that there are more famous centers like Hayes, Wood, and Colloch in front of him who can't play. The Lakers signed him just to satisfy the mentality of the fans to strengthen the lineup, and also to give James and Davis an explanation. Previously, the Lakers' team reporter revealed that new coach Redick prefers to let Davis play as a center, and the team does not want to trade for centers like Valanciunas, Kessler, and Lowry. Therefore, the Lakers are likely to end the season with such a center rotation. The Suns and Hornets finalized the first trade of 2025 today. The Suns traded for Richards from the Hornets, sending forward Okogie, and also received a second-round pick, while the Hornets received three future second-round picks. As we all know, the Suns' main problem is the center…

Translation of the article content into English: When Kevin Durant got injured, the Phoenix Suns' winning streak began to crumble. They fell from the top of the Western Conference to the bottom. This change made people wonder: how did the Suns suddenly fall into this "pit"? Obviously, it's not just Durant's injury that can explain everything; the entire team's lineup issues, especially the shortcomings in the frontcourt, became the biggest concern. To address this issue, the Suns made a significant decision: they completed a 4-for-2 trade, sending Okogie and three second-round picks to the Hornets in exchange for star center Richards and a second-round pick. This move seems simple but has profound strategic implications. In this situation, the Suns are not just reinforcing their frontcourt but also accumulating strength for future challenges. After all, the competition in the West is not as straightforward as it appears on the surface; it's not just about raw power, but even minor adjustments can determine success or failure. Regardless of how you look at it, this trade by the Suns demonstrates the decisiveness of their management. Okogie contributed to the team, but considering his salary and current performance, trading him seemed like an inevitable choice for lineup optimization. More importantly, Richards' addition not only strengthens the team's frontcourt defense but also saves luxury tax. A $5 million annual salary for a player averaging 8 points and 7 rebounds is incredibly cost-effective. What's even more surprising is that through this trade, the Suns have also left enough room for the future. They have not only…