On May 25, Beijing time, The Athletic reporter Wes wrote a comprehensive piece about Wembanyama's world, stating outright that his most incredible moment wasn't during an official match. Here's the full story—During pregame warmups in early January, the French superstar stood under the basket with the ball stuck in the net. Instead of reaching for it, he executed a scissor kick mid-air, kicking the ball cleanly out of the hoop.

According to NBA insider Brandon Robinson, the Washington Wizards have quietly emerged as a dark-horse contender in the race for LeBron James. The Wizards' primary lure for James likely revolves around Anthony Davis. It's an open secret in league circles that Davis and James share a deep personal bond, making a reunion highly appealing. Meanwhile, Davis has publicly remained ambiguous about his long-term future in Washington.

On May 25, Beijing time, the Lakers are approaching a critical 2026 offseason, with multiple major roster adjustments on the horizon. As Doncic leads the charge to reshape the league landscape, the Lakers must retain their two key free agents—James and Reaves—if they want to stay competitive. The trade that brought in Russell Westbrook best exemplifies James's former influence, as it was reportedly orchestrated by him.

As of May 25th Beijing time, the Knicks hold a 3-0 series lead over the Cavaliers. With just one more win, they would reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and the cost of premium seats is rising accordingly. Reports indicate that for Game 3 of the Finals, two courtside seats at center court in Madison Square Garden are priced at an eye-popping $595,000 (about 4.04 million RMB).

The career of this forward was heavily influenced by injuries and came to an end that astonished many.

At age 41, "King James" gave his all on the court but couldn't carry the Los Angeles Lakers to an upset victory over defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

On April 28 Beijing time, the NBA officially announced that Mavericks top draft pick Flag was selected as the 2025-26 season Rookie of the Year, becoming the third player in Mavericks history to win this award. Jason Kidd in the 1994-95 season and Luka Doncic in the 2018-19 season had previously received this honor. Flag defeated the Hornets' Knuppel and the 76ers' Edgecombe to secure the award.

On April 28 Beijing time, according to The Ringer reporter Michael Pina, if Rockets star Kevin Durant is traded in the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the many teams interested in acquiring him. Currently in the first round of the playoffs, the Lakers lead the Rockets 3-1. Durant missed three of those games due to injury and was also absent in the Rockets' fourth victory.

The Chinese Men's Basketball Team has announced the short-term training camp roster, with a total of 19 players selected, as follows: Liao Sanning (Beijing Control); Jiang Weize (Jilin); Jiang Haoran, Pang Zhenglin (Jiangsu); Zhao Baiqing (Tongxi); Zou Yang, Liu Jinyu, Yang Xihao (Fujian); Duan Ruiqi (Sichuan); Li Yanze, Qi Lin, Feng Ao, Aizimaiti, Yili Fulati, Yang Rui (Xinjiang); Xian Taicheng, Shi Kui (Tsinghua University); Zhao Weilun, Wang Junjie (overseas players).

On April 27 Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Sam Amick, the NBA's draft system reform is about to take a crucial step. The league will hold an online general managers meeting on Wednesday, with management from all 30 teams participating to advance this far-reaching rule adjustment. The rampant tanking phenomenon this season has severely damaged the league's image. Among the three reform proposals aimed at curbing deliberate tanking, Proposal One has become the dominant alternative.