Good morning friends of the NBA! Two playoff games began today, the Nets at home against the Cavaliers and the Timberwolves at home against the Clippers. Cavaliers Allen can't play, nets JoeHa and Simmons are out, but with Durant and Irving leading the team, the Nets are expected to beat the Cavaliers. Timberwolves and Clippers this game, the Timberwolves talent is better, the Clippers system is better, it should be said that the strength is relatively close, is expected to play very fiercely. Before enjoying the exciting game, let's take a look at some hot news outside the field that deserve attention:
1. The best coach of the month is announced. Today the league officially announced the East-West Coach of the Month for March and April, with Kidd and Uduka elected respectively. At this stage, Kidd led the Lone Rangers to a record of 16 wins and 5 losses, and Duka led the Celtics to a record of 15 wins and 4 losses.
2, James may not renew the Lakers this summer. NBA Celebrity analyzed James' prospects for contract renewal this summer, saying that although James is eligible to reach a two-year early contract extension with the Lakers worth $97.1 million this summer, based on my conversations with those who are strongly aware of this, it is clear that James is considering finishing the contract instead of renewing it for two years this summer. James is doing this for flexibility and freedom, and he will do everything possible to play with Brownie, and in order to achieve that goal, he would rather accept a salary that is less than the top salary.
3. Player of the Month announced. Today's league announced the Player of the Month of the Month in March and April: Jokic averaged 31.6 points, 13.7 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game, leading the Nuggets to a record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Alphabet Brother averaged 31.5 points, 12.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game, leading the Bucks to a record of 14 wins and 6 losses.
4. James intends to make Jackson the new coach of the Lakers. According to reports, if Mark Jackson takes on the new coach of the Lakers, James will be very excited.
5. James: I will contact Thick Eyebrow as much as possible. James said that although we have a lot to do during the summer break, we will still try to contact as much as possible. We have a good relationship, and if he's going to come to me or I'm going to go to him, there's no need to give advance notice.
6. James: The three of us haven't played together much. James said that the lineup situation we set up before was that Westbrook was responsible for controlling the rhythm as a defender who advanced with the ball, I was a flanking threat to participate in a quick attack, and a thick eyebrow as an air contact threat. But when we played together, it didn't do very well, because we didn't play together at all.
7. Durant: MVP votes for Embiid. Durant said that my MVP choice will be Embiid, but probably more people will choose Alphabet Brother and Jokic, which is not within Embiid's control.
8. Kennard is absent today. Today the Clippers officially announced that Kennard will miss today's game due to a hamstring injury.
9. Best Defensive Player Candidates Announced. Today's league officially announced the top three candidates for the best defensive player award this season, and the list is as follows: Sun Bridge, Jazz Gobert, and Celtic Smart.
10. Curry fully returned to team training this week. Today the Warriors officially announced that Curry is recovering well and may fully return to the team training this week. Whether or not to play in G1 will be decided until close to the game.
11. Monti was voted the best coach. According to ESPN, Monti was named Coach of the Year by the League Coaching Association, the second consecutive year Monti has been elected. Note: Monty led the Suns to a record of 64 wins and 18 losses, ranking first in the league.
12. Lone Ranger Official: Doncic's return date is undecided. Today's Lone Ranger officially announced that Doncic's MRI results showed a strain on his left calf, the return date is undecided, and he has begun to receive treatment.
13. Ingram may play tomorrow. Today the Pelicans officially announced that Ingram could play in the play-off game against the Spurs tomorrow, and he trained fully today.
14) Simmons only conducts a one-on-zero training program. Nash today said Simmons had not yet started sprint training, only a one-on-zero training program. Note: There have been previous reports that Simmons will make his debut in the first round of the playoffs.
15 James: The offseason lineup needs to change a lot. James said the team needs to improve offense and defense in the offseason, and the lineup needs to be younger. In the last 6 or 7 minutes of the game, we need to send a squad that is both offensive and defensive, which is one of the reasons why we can't win this season. Bucks, Heat, Suns, warriors and teams can score and lock up opponents on the defensive end.