The Warriors' season can be described as nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Initially, they displayed championship potential, starting with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses in their first 15 games. This performance filled fans with hope, speculating whether the team was entering another golden era. However, the following 20 games saw the Warriors plummet into a slump, managing only 6 wins and 14 losses, causing their ranking to drop to eighth in the Western Conference. Despite active efforts in the trade market to bolster the team through acquisitions, there has been little improvement in their state. For instance, acquiring Schroder from the Nets was expected to address the lack of depth at guard, but the team's downward trend persisted. While management acknowledged that Schroder's arrival brought some positive changes, the Warriors were not satisfied. It is well-known that the Warriors have been seeking a reliable second-in-command for Curry. Initially, their target was Butler, whose skills and experience could significantly benefit the team. Unfortunately, their pursuit of Butler failed, and they were unable to secure this major player in the trade. Subsequently, management shifted their focus to another high-profile player, Cameron Johnson. The trade between the Warriors and the Nets initially appeared dramatic, as the Warriors needed to strengthen their frontcourt, and Johnson seemed like a suitable choice. However, the Warriors ultimately decided against the trade. According to insider Brett Siegel, the reason for abandoning the trade with Cameron Johnson was their unwillingness to part with too many valuable assets, particularly young players and draft picks. The Warriors'…

The NBA regular season is nearing its halfway point, and the situation in both the East and West is relatively clear. In the West, the Suns, who have the highest spending in the league this season (with salaries and luxury taxes exceeding $400 million), are unlikely to make the playoffs. Even if they eventually acquire Butler and trade away Beal, the Suns lack a defensive foundation and an offensive strategy that relies solely on individual play, which has even led to them losing their lower limit in the regular season. The Thunder are leading the way, while the Rockets and Grizzlies are rising strongly, slowly ushering in a post-James, Durant, and Curry era, where the new generation is taking over. On the Eastern side, teams beyond the top six are hardly worth watching as they rarely show competitiveness in the playoffs. The Magic can still hold onto fourth place despite missing two key players, showing an immeasurable future. In fact, many teams are affected by core injuries. For example, the Nuggets and Mavericks are completely different teams with or without their core players; including the Suns, who struggle to win without either Durant or Booker. However, there is one team where the overall performance is worse when the team leader plays, and that is the Warriors! This season, when Curry plays, the Warriors have a record of 13 wins and 16 losses; when Curry is absent, the Warriors' record is actually 5 wins and 2 losses. As Kerr puts it, this is obviously an accidental event, but all accidents have…

The Golden State Warriors have been struggling this season with a high number of losses and an inability to improve their win-loss record. There are several reasons for this, including inconsistent player performance and numerous injuries. Recently, Kuminga has been out due to injury, which has had a significant impact on the team. Prior to his injury, Kuminga was putting up career-best numbers and scoring over 30 points in consecutive games. He is expected to be out for at least three weeks, making this period particularly challenging for the Warriors. Kuminga has been the second-leading scorer for the Warriors this season, behind only Curry. Without him, the team's offensive scoring and defensive capabilities have significantly declined. New addition Schroder has not had the desired impact. While he averaged 18.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game with the Brooklyn Nets, his averages with the Warriors have dropped to 9.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. In recent games, Schroder has struggled with shooting, going 3 for 17 from the field. Hield has also been experiencing a shooting slump, with poor performances from beyond the arc in his last three games. Despite starting the season strongly, his scoring has been declining. This inconsistency may explain why he is valued at only $38 million over four years. With both Hield and Schroder struggling to score, they are unable to effectively support Curry in leading the team to victory. The absence of Kuminga further exacerbates the team's scoring issues. According to ESPN, the Warriors are not interested in trading for…

The recent performance of the Dallas Mavericks has been disappointing, as they have just suffered four consecutive losses, causing their ranking to drop to sixth in the Western Conference, further away from the high position they had hoped for. The most concerning issue is the absence of Luka Doncic due to injury, which has had an undeniable impact on the team. As last year's Western Conference champions, the Mavericks should be considered strong opponents by all Western Conference teams, but now, even their opponents don't take them seriously anymore. The team faces severe challenges, especially without Doncic, where the lack of strength makes people exclaim "struggling to make ends meet." Things are not as simple as imagined. Klay Thompson, a four-time champion, still impresses with his shooting skills, but multiple knee injuries have prevented him from returning to his peak form. Currently, he averages 14.2 points, which is decent, but he is no longer the "sharpshooter" of the past. Moreover, Thompson's defense has always been criticized, making Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reluctant to keep him on the court for too long. Although Klay can provide help on the offensive end, whether he can really solve the Mavericks' current predicament is still a big question mark. Recently, American media proposed a three-way trade plan involving the Rockets, Warriors, and Mavericks. This trade seems complicated, but if negotiations go smoothly, Thompson will be sent to the Rockets, while the Warriors will receive Mavericks' Maxi Kleber, a 2031 first-round pick, and other assets. Wiggins will join the Mavericks to become Doncic's new…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the recently struggling Warriors faced off against the Heat, a team in turmoil, at home. It was expected that the Warriors could win under the leadership of Curry, especially since they were playing back-to-back games against a Heat team without Butler. However, during the game, although Curry scored 31 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, his teammates were not supportive enough. Excluding Curry's 8 out of 17 shots made, the other Warriors players only managed to make 6 out of 33 three-point attempts, with a meager 18.2% shooting percentage. On the contrary, the Heat, also playing back-to-back, had a balanced effort with six players scoring in double figures, grabbing 48 rebounds, and dishing out 32 assists, easily defeating the Warriors 114-98. In the previous game where they were badly beaten by the Kings, Curry shot 8 out of 12, made 4 three-pointers, and scored 26 points with 7 rebounds. When the game was no longer in doubt, Curry sat on the sidelines, draped a towel over his head, and propped his face up with his hand, appearing very frustrated. However, in this game, it was another valiant effort, and Curry wandered around the sidelines for a long time during the last timeout before finally sitting down slowly with the towel covering his head. After this loss, the Warriors have a record of 18 wins and 18 losses, ranking 10th in the Western Conference, just half a game ahead of the Kings. After the game, there was more bad news for the Warriors. Head coach Steve Kerr…

Will Kevin Durant really change teams again? Known as one of the most versatile scorers in NBA history, he has been at the intersection of championships and controversies, from the Thunder to the Warriors, from the Nets to the Suns. Now, the Suns' "four-game losing streak" has dropped the team from first to twelfth in the West, with American media reporting Durant's plan to leave the team. Will this major trade involving a "1-for-5" deal really change the landscape of the NBA? Last year, Durant's joining made the Suns a championship favorite. Booker and Beal's partnership seemed like a perfect fit, with Durant's mid-range shooting stability, Booker's strong ball-handling ability, and Beal providing crucial scoring moments. However, this "Big Three" lineup failed to meet expectations. At the beginning of the season, the Suns performed impressively, once occupying the top spot in the West. But Durant's injury became a turning point; his absence caused the Suns' system to collapse, and the team slid from first place into the play-in tournament area. Even worse, when Durant returned, Booker and Beal were injured one after another, leaving the team's lineup incomplete for a long time. This repeated turmoil directly led to the Suns' recent four-game losing streak, dropping their record to twelfth in the West, with even their playoff hopes in jeopardy. What is even more surprising is that the Suns' management operations have also come under scrutiny. Although they have assembled a luxurious lineup, the supporting cast is seriously lacking, with a lack of quality interior defense and stable bench firepower. Durant's…

On January 7th, Beijing time, as the schedule progresses in depth, the battle for the Western Conference playoffs has entered a white-hot stage. The three giants who led the West at the beginning of the season now only have the Thunder remaining with their 15-game winning streak, proudly looking down on all others. In contrast to the Western Conference's first-place team at the same time, the Warriors are now ranked eighth in the West, leading the tenth-ranked Spurs by only 0.5 games, while the Suns have completely fallen behind and become the fourth-worst in the West. Speaking of the Warriors, during the offseason, the team did not pursue big-name stars as expected after sending away Paul and Thompson, but simply signed role players like Melton, Hield, and Li Keller to hastily conclude their moves. Just when Warrior fans were questioning Dunleavy's poor recruitment, the Warriors unexpectedly made a comeback to the top of the Western Conference at the beginning of the season with a mediocre roster, leading the league in various statistics and transforming into a dark horse contender for the championship. Although after a long tug-of-war, the team's record has declined, a healthy Warriors squad still fears no strong team in the league. For example, in the previous game against the second-place Grizzlies in the West, the Warriors defeated their opponents 121-113 at home even with Curry resting. However, it was precisely in order to win this crucial match that the Warriors' star player Kuminga suffered an unexpected injury during the game, severely spraining his ankle and had to…

Why do fans always hold their breath when watching Curry's games? Is it because of one unbelievable three-pointer after another, or is it an expectation that "he can create miracles at any moment"? Rewind to the game against the Philadelphia 76ers, where Stephen Curry once again left fans speechless. He made all 8 of his three-point attempts and scored 30 points early in the game, which was not a normal operation for an ordinary player, but a complete "miracle" performance. After the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was filled with emotion: "We will eventually bid farewell to this legend, so we should cherish every performance of Curry even more." This sentence not only touched people's hearts but also served as a warning bell: How long can Curry maintain his peak state? When it comes to Stephen Curry, there are always some images that flash back in our minds: On February 27, 2016, it was a classic battle between the Warriors and the Thunder. The game went into overtime, with only five seconds left and the score tightly contested. Curry brought the ball over half court, and the entire audience held their breath, as if waiting for lightning to strike. Suddenly, he shot from three steps beyond the three-point line, making an astonishing long-range three-pointer that became the key to the Warriors' victory. This shot was not only a display of skill but also a perfect embodiment of calmness and composure. Yes, that moment belonged to Curry, and we witnessed what is called "an impossible task." Fast forward to the…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Warriors suffer a defeat against the Heat, resulting in their second consecutive loss. Curry had an impressive performance with 22 shots made, 11 of which were successful, including 8 out of 17 three-pointers, scoring a total of 31 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 steal. However, he conceded defeat 3 minutes and 5 seconds early, at one point smashing a chair in anger due to frustration. This marks the 86th time in his career that he has hit at least 8 three-pointers in a single game, breaking the historical record. In the first quarter, Curry quickly scored a three-pointer, followed by a mid-range shot behind a screen, and another accurate three-pointer, accumulating 8 points to lead the team in surpassing the score. The Heat responded with an 8-0 run, and the two teams remained neck and neck. However, in the final stages of the first quarter, the Warriors were hit by Deng Luo's consecutive two three-pointers, leaving them trailing by 6 points at 23-29. In this quarter, Curry made 3 out of 7 shots, scoring 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 blocks. In the second quarter, Curry continued his form by hitting two more three-pointers to lead the team's counterattack. However, the Warriors suddenly lost momentum, allowing the Heat to extend their lead with a 10-point run. During this period, Curry was visibly frustrated after a passing error, returning to the bench and smashing a chair in anger, shaking his head repeatedly in disappointment. After Curry left the…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors suffered another loss at the hands of the Miami Heat, ending their own three-game losing streak. Despite Curry's impressive performance, his teammates struggled to match his level of play. Curry managed to help the Warriors close the gap to just two points in the final quarter, but defensive failures allowed the Heat to extend their lead to ten points, prompting Coach Kerr to concede defeat early. Curry finished the game with 31 points and 8 three-pointers, continuing his recent streak of accuracy. Curry started the game with a hot hand, nailing a three-pointer from the top of the arc, followed by a mid-range shot and another three-pointer from the right 45-degree angle, igniting the crowd. He celebrated with Draymond Green after the first quarter, during which he played for 9 minutes, making 3 out of 7 shots and 2 out of 5 three-point attempts, scoring 8 points and grabbing 3 rebounds. Curry's most impressive moments in the first quarter were his successful rim protection under the basket, blocking shots from Herro and Harkless. In the second quarter, Curry was the only one able to score from beyond the arc as the Heat employed a zone defense, giving up three-point opportunities. However, Hield made only 1 out of 6 attempts, Schroder missed all 5 of his shots, and Green was 0 for 3. Only Li Kaili and Curry had decent three-point efficiency, with Curry making 4 out of 5 three-pointers in the second quarter, single-handedly keeping the score close. At halftime, Curry…