On July 13, Beijing time, after acquiring Antetokounmpo, the Heat's core operational goal has always been to recruit James. Riley is still waiting for the four-time MVP to make a final decision, but Miami has quietly prepared a contingency plan in case James ultimately signs with another team.

It's official~ Smart is really coming to the Rockets. According to previous reports, the two sides have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract, with an average annual salary of $6.5 million. Rockets media outlet Stunna commented: Durant is excited about the Rockets signing Smart.

When the first paycheck hit your account, it was thrilling. I wanted to physically hold my first salary—seeing that initial check of $180,000, the feeling was simply, "Welcome to the NBA."

No change in behavior~ Last June, the China Anti-Doping Center found that Harrell violated rules while playing for the Xinjiang team during the 24-25 season, resulting in a three-month suspension.

It's over, time to pack up again. A well-known domestic media figure revealed: For various reasons, the Guangzhou team will not renew Guo Ailun's contract. The two sides had previously signed a two-year Class D max salary contract.

Officially announced. An old era ends, a new era begins.

Prominent journalist Shams confirmed again today that the teams currently pursuing James most aggressively are the Cavaliers, Heat, and 76ers. Teams like the Warriors, Nuggets, and Timberwolves are less competitive than these three. Among these six teams, only the Heat can offer a salary of around $7 million, while the rest can only sign James to a veteran minimum contract.

Gary Trent Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $64 million extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. This deal appears unremarkable among the many offseason signings, but it might be the most puzzling one. Last season, Trent played 65 games, averaging 21.2 minutes and 8.1 points per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 38.7% and 1.9 three-pointers made per game.

At 9:00 AM Beijing time on July 12, the defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the World Cup quarterfinal to advance to the last four. In the first half, Messi assisted Mac Allister's header to open the scoring. After the break, Ndoye equalized for Switzerland, and Embolo was then sent off with a red card. The match ended in a draw in regular time, forcing extra time. Álvarez fired a world-class goal in the second half of extra time, and Lautaro Martínez later added another with a close-range finish.

On July 12 Beijing time, Trail Blazers center Yang Hanshen was regarded as one of the most noteworthy players in the Summer League. In his first game, the Trail Blazers lost 79-81 to the Suns. Yang played 26 minutes, recording 12 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, along with 4 turnovers and 4 fouls. He shot 5-of-10 from the field, 2-of-3 from three-point range, and 0-of-1 from the free-throw line, posting a plus-minus of +6.