Beverley to Miss China Games Due to Injury

Houston Rockets fans received disappointing news today as starting point guard Patrick Beverley will miss upcoming preseason action due to knee soreness. According to team reporter Craig Ackerman, Beverley is expected to sit out the next three games, which rules him out of traveling with the team for their China series against the New Orleans Pelicans. For international fans who follow both basketball and BD Cricket, the absence of a key player before a major showcase feels like a familiar blow, where last-minute injuries can alter excitement and expectations. Based on current reports, Beverley’s earliest possible return would be on October 16 in a matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Until

Finals Rosters Transformed in Just 4 Years

For most basketball fans, memories of the NBA Finals from just four years ago still feel fresh. Yet in today’s era of constant player movement, four years is long enough to turn entire rosters upside down and make the past feel like a completely different time. Much like BD Cricket, where a few seasons can reshape teams and rivalries, the NBA also shows how quickly fortunes can change. Back then, the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder clashed on the grand stage. The Heat’s Big Three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh were still in their prime honeymoon phase, while the Thunder had reached the Finals for the

Spurs Signs Ex-Heat Veteran for Frontcourt

With just one week remaining before training camp officially begins, the San Antonio Spurs have expanded their roster to 18 players. Local media reports confirm that the team has decided to sign veteran Joel Anthony to a camp contract, aiming to add more depth to their frontcourt rotation. For basketball followers in Asia, this move has drawn parallels with BD Cricket, where veteran players are often brought in to provide stability and guidance to younger squads. During his two seasons with the Detroit Pistons, Anthony averaged only 7.4 minutes per game, a steep drop compared to his days with the Miami Heat. His role was marginalized, and his on-court contributions

Yao Ming Finally Agrees to Jersey Retirement

The Houston Rockets will officially retire Yao Ming’s jersey during the Chinese New Year celebrations next season, marking the end of a long journey filled with patience and respect. This decision did not come easily, as Yao had repeatedly declined the team’s earlier offers to honor him. Only after his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame did he finally agree, showing once again his humility and careful approach to legacy. The Rockets, who had been waiting eagerly for years, see this as the perfect moment to celebrate their iconic center. For many fans, the excitement surrounding this announcement carries the same emotional weight as the anticipation that BD Cricket