Good morning friends of the NBA! The first round of this season's playoffs is over, with the Nets and Timberwolves advancing to the playoffs. Tomorrow's playoffs kick off the second round, the Hawks vs. Cavaliers and pelicans vs. Clippers, two games that will determine the last two places to qualify for the playoffs. Although there was no match today, the hot news off the field is also worth paying attention to:
1. Reporter: The Lakers will not post the first round in order to trade Wei Shao. Today's famous Simmons in the podcast show Westbrook's trading prospects, he said that under the premise that James may leave the team next year, the Lakers will not post future first-round draft picks to trade Westbrook. I don't think the Lakers will trade draft picks to make James happy, they will keep Westbrook, either let him come back to play, or put it on hold like Wall this season, and wait until Next January, half of Westbrook's contract salary has been paid, so that the Lakers can trade westbrook to get some useful assets, which is the only realistic option.
2. Simmons could make a first-round G4 comeback. Simmons plans to make a comeback between G4 and G6 in the first round against the Celtics, according to Mingji. Note: G4 will start on April 26, and if necessary, G6 will be played on April 30.
3. Doncic missed the first round of G1. Doncic is expected to miss the first round of the playoffs against the Jazz due to a calf strain, according to mingji. Note: Previous reports were that Doncic might be absent from G1 and G2.
4. Curry is expected to make a comeback in the first round of G1. According to Mingji, Curry is expected to make a comeback in the first round of the playoffs against the Nuggets. As long as Curry is not in serious trouble after training with the team today, he will plan to play in G1.
5, Stevens has no intention of being a Lakers coach. Celtics president Stevens will reportedly not consider the Lakers' vacant managerial position. Note: Stevens has a close relationship with Vogel, which is one of the reasons why he has no intention of being the Lakers' coach.
6, Payton: uncertain about The future of Peyton Jr. in the Warriors. NBA star Gary Payton said that I have been telling my son that if there is playing time, the Warriors are the most suitable team for him, and if the effect is not good, he also understands that this is a business. At present, he and the Warriors are interested in continuing to work together, but the Warriors' salaries are already a lot, Curry, Klay, Green, they still have to give Poole a lot of money, so I don't know how the result will be.
7. Murray is likely to make a comeback in the middle of the first round. Connelly, president of Nuggets basketball operations, said in an interview with the media today that whether Murray can return this season will depend on Murray himself, but his return in the middle of the first round of the playoffs is possible. In addition, Porter Jr.'s recovery progressed after Murray.
8. Poole's contract renewal may reach 4 years and 100 million. Poole is reportedly expected to get a four-year, $90 million early contract extension in the offseason, which could rise to $100 million for four years if he does well in this year's playoffs.
9. Nas: The game against the 76ers in '19 was crazy. Nash said the 2019 series was crazy and the two sides fought until the last second. I think this year's series will also be very intense.
10) Popovich may be in charge for another season. After the Spurs lost to the Pelicans to say goodbye to this season, when a post-game reporter asked Bobo if this was his last season, Bobo said it was inappropriate to ask. According to reporters, some people in the Spurs circle believe that Popovich will coach another season, but only Popovich himself can know for sure.
11) Beverly was fined $30,000. Timberwolves today officially announced that Beverly was fined $30,000 for inappropriate remarks made in media interviews and social media, including excessive use of disrespectful language.
12, Aaron may force a comeback tomorrow. Cavaliers center Allen will try to play in the playoff playoffs against the Hawks, according to famous reports. Note: Since suffering a finger fracture on March 7, Beijing time, Allen has been absent so far, and his current state of play is doubtful.
13. Cole: Curry will have a playing time limit. Cole said Curry trained today and is currently recovering well. However, when he returns, there will be a limit on the time he will play.
14. Little Joe was fined $50,000. Today the League officially announced that Wasp Bridges was fined $50,000 for throwing braces into the audience.
15. The sixth will be selected for the national team. Pelicans guard Alvarado will be selected for the Puerto Rico national team, according to famous reports. He will represent Puerto Rico in this summer's Basketball World Cup qualifiers against the U.S. men's basketball team.