Luka Doncic, the talented young player, had to take a long break due to an unfortunate injury, which undoubtedly posed a significant challenge to his career. However, at this time, the Mavericks offered him a four-year contract worth as much as $190 million in advance renewal. This should have been a delightful gift, but unexpectedly it triggered Luka's dissatisfaction and anger. In his view, as the future face of the league, he possesses immeasurable potential and value, yet the contract seemed to overlook his strength and status, filled with contempt and insult. Therefore, Luka tore up the so-called "humiliating contract" without hesitation in front of the management, expressing his determination and attitude of rather dying than yielding. According to informed media reports, Luka has long had his heart set on a new team - the Suns. It is reported that the owner of the Suns has shown a strong interest in him and promised that if Luka is willing to join, they will provide him with a more generous and attractive contract: five years with a total value of up to $320 million. Such a top salary treatment is undoubtedly full recognition and affirmation of Luka's strength and status, making him look forward to and dream about joining the Suns. More importantly, Luka is very excited about the possibility of teaming up with Kevin Durant. He believes that both he and Durant are top stars in the league, possessing excellent basketball skills and leadership. If they can work together, they will surely produce a chemical reaction, jointly writing a new…

Today, upon waking up, both the Lakers and the Suns have completed their trades, and now Chun Chun will provide you with a summary. Firstly, let's talk about the Lakers. The Lakers have signed a two-way contract with former Pelicans center Trey Jamison while simultaneously waiving their previous two-way contract player, Olivari. Olivari played 2 games for the Lakers this season, averaging 1.5 points. In the South Bay Lakers, he played 13 games, averaging 17.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. It is expected that Olivari will attract interest from other teams in the free agent market. Although Trey Jamison had little playing time with the Pelicans and could be considered a bench player, Jamison excels at rebounding and is a typical blue-collar power forward. Recently, the Lakers have been repeatedly out-rebounded by opponents, and Jamison can precisely address the Lakers' weakness in rebounding. Jamison indeed adds some depth to the Lakers' frontcourt. Jamison is 25 years old, stands at 2 meters 11 centimeters tall, weighs 117 kilograms, and has averaged 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds over his career's 41 games. This season, he played 16 games for the Pelicans, averaging 2.4 points and 2.8 rebounds (1.4 offensive rebounds). Whoever said the Lakers were lacking a center, now the Lakers have accumulated a total of five centers! Please don't say the Lakers don't have a center anymore. Moving on to the Suns' trade, the Hornets traded Richards and a second-round pick to the Suns in exchange for Okeke and three second-round picks! According to sources, the Suns gave up their…

It's been a while since I've written about the Suns' games. As you may or may not know, the Suns have made a lineup change, correcting the mistake of starting Bill Nujian with a left-leaning bias and demoting them to the bench. The Suns have witnessed a rare phenomenon - a 50.2millionBillanda50.2 million Bill and a 50.2millionBillanda17.8 million Nujian serving as substitutes for a combined $4.5 million Dunn and Plumlee. This strategy of the Suns, akin to Tian Ji racing his horses, has been both effective and ineffective. It has been effective in that the Suns have achieved a record of 4 wins and 1 loss after the lineup change. Booker is averaging 26.6 points and 8.8 assists, while Durant is averaging 24.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.2 assists, seemingly more at ease, as if saying to Bill: "We were already doing this before you came." Bill, on the other hand, is averaging 17.4 points and 4.2 assists, having taken off the crown of the most expensive substitute in history. However, it has been ineffective as they even dared to lose to the Hornets, who were on a 10-game losing streak, resembling the righteous bandits of Liangshan. Indeed, the leader determines the temperament of the team. A small episode occurred when a Suns fan asked: "Describe Durant's era in Phoenix with a song title or lyrics!" Unexpectedly, a large number of haters emerged - "This Is the End," "Goodbye, Goodbye," "Less Talk, More Action," "Unearned," etc. This angered Durant, who personally expressed his dissatisfaction: "Oh my god, Suns fans, I…

NBA regular season continues, with the Phoenix Suns suffering a 117-122 loss on the road against the Atlanta Hawks. In this game, the Suns started off well offensively but were unable to exert pressure defensively, trailing by 2 points at the end of the first quarter with a score of 31-33. In the second quarter, their defense showed no improvement, and as their offensive state declined, their disadvantage gradually increased. At halftime, the Suns were down by 8 points with a score of 56-64. In the third quarter, the point difference quickly widened to over 10 points, but fortunately, the Suns found their offensive rhythm again, not allowing the Hawks many counterattacks. They launched a 29-13 run, instantly turning the situation around. However, in the fourth quarter, the Suns' offense became unstable once more, relying only on their star players to barely maintain their lead. Combined with poor defense, they ultimately lost their advantage and the game. After the loss, the Suns' record stands at 19 wins and 20 losses. So where exactly did the Suns lose this game? Perhaps the data can provide us with some answers. Kevin Durant shot 13 out of 20 from the field, 0 out of 2 from three-point range, and 5 out of 7 from the free-throw line, scoring 31 points with 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, and 3 turnovers. Today, Durant's performance was almost impeccable. He played efficiently and consistently, delivering an impressive display on both ends of the court despite his high minutes. This is reflected in the statistics.…

On the morning of January 15, the NBA's Phoenix Suns were thrust into the spotlight by two explosive pieces of news, igniting heated discussions among fans and media. The Nurkic trade negotiations have hit a snag, leaving the Suns in a difficult position to resolve their frontcourt issues. According to veteran American journalist Sidery, the Suns are facing a stalemate in their trade talks involving Nurkic. It seems that other teams have tacitly agreed to take advantage of the situation by raising their asking prices and trying to get the best deal out of the Suns. As a result, the Suns are even considering placing Nurkic on the DNP (Did Not Play) list, and his trade prospects are becoming increasingly bleak, making it almost impossible to find a new team for him. This situation has sparked intense debate among fans, with some advocating radical views that the Suns should trade their superstars Durant and Booker to embark on a rebuilding path. After all, under the current circumstances, maintaining the existing lineup is unlikely to lead to any breakthroughs, and rebuilding may be the only viable option. Looking back at the Suns' management's past decisions, they have been plagued by constant mistakes. Initially dismantling the lineup that made it to the finals, they criticized Ayton for being too soft in his playing style and felt that Paul's high salary was not worth it. In hindsight, these decisions were self-destructive, plunging the team into difficulties. Domestic media personality Yang Yi's comments also caused a stir. He openly stated that compared to legendary…

In the intense match against the Hawks, the Suns suffered a disappointing defeat with a score of 117-122. This was already a hard-fought loss that was difficult for the team to accept, but for the Suns' owner, the anger went beyond just the loss on the scoreboard. Behind this, there were four deep-seated problems that weighed heavily on him, making it unbearable. The Weakness of the Frontcourt Exposed, Becoming an Opponent's Breakthrough Point During the game, Durant and Booker shone as the twin stars. Durant had an efficient game with 13 out of 20 shots made, scoring 31 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists; Booker also unleashed his firepower, making 12 out of 23 shots, including 7 out of 14 three-pointers, to score 35 points. However, despite such impressive statistics, they were unable to help the team win. The key issue lay in the Suns' weak frontcourt. Plumlee performed averagely on the court, contributing only 3 points and 5 rebounds, with numerous defensive lapses. This allowed the Hawks' Okongwu to dominate the paint, scoring 20 points and grabbing 20 rebounds for a super double-double. This contrast exposed the Suns' frontcourt weakness, which became the fatal flaw in their loss. The Backcourt Struggles, Bench Players Fall Short The Suns' starting guard Jones shot 3 out of 5 in the game, scoring 8 points and providing 6 assists, which seemed average at first glance. However, when compared to the Hawks' Trae Young, the gap became clear. Trae Young shot 13 out of 30 from the field, including 6 out…

Ayton Joins Spurs: Rekindling the Glory of the Frontcourt, Striving for the Championship?‌ Deandre Ayton, the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA draft, has been carrying the hopes of the Phoenix Suns' frontcourt rise since he stepped into the team. In his rookie season, he averaged 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds, showcasing his extraordinary basketball talent with his excellent physical quality and under-the-basket skills, making people full of imagination about his future. However, as time goes by, Ayton's situation in the Suns has become increasingly difficult. In terms of salary, he has had a huge disagreement with the Suns' management. When other star players of the same level have successively received top salary renewals, Ayton's renewal path is full of difficulties. The Suns' hesitation and delay in the renewal issue made Ayton feel that he did not get the respect and attention he deserved. Although the Suns finally matched the 4-year $133 million contract offered by the Pacers to Ayton, this process has planted seeds of dissatisfaction in Ayton's heart. In terms of tactics, Ayton's situation is equally awkward. The Suns' tactical system revolves more around the outside core Booker and Paul, and Ayton often becomes a "baker" in the offensive end, with few opportunities for independent offense. He only averages 12 shots per game in the regular season, which is seriously insufficient for a No. 1 center. In the playoffs, the team seldom passes the ball to Ayton at critical moments, and his tactical status is far lower than expected. This long-term neglected tactical status greatly restricts Ayton's…

Liaoning Men's Basketball Team has officially announced the release of foreign players Achuer and Shayok, indicating a failure in the offseason recruitment. However, it's never too late to mend, and Liaoning immediately started the selection of new foreign players. Currently, Liaoning has offered or tried out several foreign players, and the new foreign player is expected to be selected from the following candidates. Frank Kaminsky Born in 1993, he is 2.13 meters tall and weighs 109 kilograms. As the No. 9 pick in the NBA first round, he has played for NBA teams such as the Hornets, Suns, Rockets, and Hawks. In his NBA career, he averaged 8.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Technical characteristics: He has a relatively comprehensive offensive technique, solid skills under the basket, and also possesses decent mid-to-long-range shooting ability. However, his physical strength is weak and not strong enough. It is rumored that Liaoning Men's Basketball Team has offered Kaminsky, but I feel that this news is not true. Udoka Azubuike Age 25, 2.13 meters tall, with a wingspan of 2.33 meters. The No. 27 pick in the NBA first round, he has played for teams such as the Jazz and Suns. Last season, he played for the Suns, averaging 2.2 points and 2 rebounds per game. Technical characteristics: He has excellent physical quality, strong confrontation ability, and is good at grabbing rebounds and protecting the rim. His scoring ability mainly relies on strong attacks under the basket, and he belongs to the power center type, similar to Han Dejun. There are reports that…

The Lakers and the Suns are competing for the Hornets' 213cm frontcourt player! The trade assets have been revealed, and he performs steadily with a low salary. After acquiring the 3D wing Finney-Smith at the end of last month, the Lakers have not made any new moves recently. Journalist Siegel recently disclosed that the Lakers and the Suns are vying for the Hornets' 213cm frontcourt player, Richards, as both teams want to strengthen their frontcourt lineup. Phoenix wants to use Richards to replace Nurkic, while Los Angeles hopes to enhance their frontline rotation depth. Richards was selected in the second round, 42nd overall, in the 2020 draft. This season marks his fifth year in Charlotte. In his first two seasons, he did not have much playing time, averaging less than 8 minutes per game in both seasons. However, in the past two seasons, he has become a key rotational player thanks to his rebounding ability and strong performance in the paint. Last season, he started 51 games, averaging 9.7 points, 8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks, which was the best year of his career. So far this season, Richards has played 20 games, starting in 9 of them, averaging 9.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks, with a high shooting percentage of 56.4%. In the Hornets' 115-104 victory over the Suns on the 8th, he efficiently scored 15 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and had 3 blocks with 6 out of 4 shots, showing an excellent performance. This 213cm frontcourt player has a salary of only $5 million for both…

With less than a month to go until the trade deadline, teams with aspirations for this season have begun to take action! The Phoenix Suns have bet on their future for the next five years by forming a trio of Booker, Durant, and Beal, but as it stands, this trio has clearly failed. Beal is now a hot potato, with his $60 million annual salary making him untouchable in the free market; it's not an exaggeration to say that Beal is now a negative asset! The trade between Nurkic and No. 1 pick Ayton was another major blunder for the Suns. With an annual salary of $18.13 million, Nurkic is also a hot potato, slow in mobility, unable to keep up defensively, lacking in independent offensive ability; it's obvious that such a "triple-no" player can no longer adapt to the current NBA. Now, the Suns are targeting Nurkic! It is reported that Nurkic missed a game due to illness, and his personal social media account has unfollowed Durant and Booker, indicating that a trade may happen soon. Previously, Nurkic was removed from the rotation lineup, first moving from the starting lineup to the bench, and now being benched (DNP). Currently, it is revealed that the Suns are discussing a trade involving Nurkic with the Charlotte Hornets. Previously, the Phoenix Suns specifically signed a contract worth $8.3 million with Josh Okogie, with the intention of using him as a trade chip in the future. On January 15th, he just happens to meet the trade conditions. Currently, Nurkic is basically a negative…