On January 10, Beijing time, the NBA game continued, today's game is very exciting, the Warriors' Klay Thompson returned, highly anticipated. In addition to the game, the league has 3 other news out, below, the author for everyone to take stock of the introduction. First, the NBA 2-for-1 deal was reached, and after entering 2022, the NBA's transactions have also increased. Second, Durant pushed James to win the best basketball player in the United States, and Popovich personally presented KD with a trophy. Third, Kuzma exploded, slashing 27 points and 22 rebounds, and also contributing to the block kill.
First, the NBA 2-for-1 deal was reached: the Nuggets sent Pol Ball away
The NBA trade deadline is around February 10, and many teams have already begun to strengthen. Just today, western powerhouse Nuggets and Eastern Fish belly Pistons reached a deal, a small 2-for-1 deal, and the Pistons reportedly got big center Pol Ball from the Nuggets with McGrud and a second-round pick.
According to the Pistons reporter, this second round pick is from the Nets' 2022 second round pick, and the deal has been reached. This time, both sides take what they need, the Pistons are in the process of rebuilding, after getting Bol, the team's interior strength increases, and the Nuggets already have Jokic, leaving Pol with little playing time, and after getting McGrud, the Nuggets' front line strength increases. Ball has averaged 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game this season, and McGrud has played in 17 games this season, averaging 2.5 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.
The Nuggets are currently in seventh place in the West, with a relatively average record, but the Nuggets' Murray has not yet returned, I don't know if the regular season will play, Murray's injury seems to have healed, but the Nuggets have been slow to let him play. If Murray returns in the playoffs, the Nuggets will certainly still be a big favorite for the championship. The Pistons, the biggest team in the East, are currently in second-to-last in the East with 8 wins and 30 losses, and are still the strongest contenders for the title.
Second, Durant won the best basketball player in the United States
Durant's Nets have recently been in trouble, KD has suffered 3 consecutive losses since his comeback, but fortunately Irving played in time to let the Nets end the losing streak. Durant's performance is perfect, but the Nets have struggled to form a competitive position, which is also very puzzling.
In today's game, the Nets played at home against the Spurs, and the two teams also played overtime to win 121-119 and get a valuable victory. Durant scored 28 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, still the MVP hit. And KD also pushed James, Curry and other superstars today, and won a very important honor.
After today's game, Spurs' Popovich personally presented the 2021 U.S. Basketball Male Athlete of the Year trophy to Durant, the third time KD has won. There is no doubt that if you look at it from the international arena, Durant may be the first person in American basketball, he has no solution in the World Series, and even more dominant than James, as long as Durant participates, it can basically be said that the American team won the championship steadily.
Third, Kuzma cut 27 points and 22 rebounds, as well as a block kill
There are many stars who have performed well today, but Kuzma is definitely one of the brightest stars. In today's game between the Wizards and the Magic, Kuzma performed well, playing 38 minutes, scoring 27 points and 22 rebounds on 10-of-19 shooting, 3-of-6 from three-point range, and, in the final moments of the game, Kuzma completed the block to help the Wizards win. While Beal also had 20 points, six rebounds and seven assists, Kuzma was the Wizards' best performer. I don't know if the Lakers regret it, Kuzma has played a quasi-All-Star level performance since joining the Wizards, and it is estimated that if the Lakers want to exchange Kuzma with Wei Shao, the Wizards will not agree.
Kuzma also set a record, with he blasting 20+20 in a single game, becoming the first wizard in Wizards history since Jamison in 2010. There is no doubt that Kuzma has secured the Wizards' starting big forward position, and it is estimated that he will start from the bench after Hachimura's return. Kuzma has become The Best Helper Around Beal, and the Wizards are currently ninth in the East with a 20-20 loss, and if they can make the playoffs, Kuzma will do the most. Last year's big deal for the Wizards, now, really made a lot of money.