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.

On July 12th Beijing time, in the World Cup quarterfinal, England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time, securing a spot in the semifinals. In regular time, Schjelderup broke the deadlock, but Bellingham drove into the box and scored to level the match. The teams could not be separated in regular time and went into extra time. In extra time, Bellingham scored a rebound to net the winner. In the semifinals, England will face either Argentina or Switzerland.

On July 12, Beijing time, a decade ago, Kevin Durant's move to the Warriors sparked heated debates; now LeBron James is also weighing whether to join this Bay Area team. Andre Iguodala, who won Finals MVP with the Warriors, stated that James' willingness to consider joining Golden State precisely highlights how extraordinary Curry's impact is. "I've been saying since 2013 that no one truly understands how great Curry is.