NBA Morning Post|James is dissatisfied with not winning the award, Magic angrily denounces the handicap theory, Griffin retires

On April 17, the two major NBA games are Lakers VS Pelicans and Kings VS Warriors. The Lakers will face the Nuggets if they win against the Pelicans, so many experts have suggested that the Lakers deliberately lose to advance to the eighth place and then face the Thunder, a statement that the Lakers' famous Magic rebuked. The Kings and Warriors experienced a tiebreaker in the playoffs last year, and the two teams are very familiar with each other, so it should be said that this game is a five-to-five game for both sides. Here's a look at the morning news:

1. Griffin announced his retirement

According to ESPN reporters, Griffin officially announced his retirement. Griffin averaged 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists per game in his career.

Griffin was drafted by the Clippers in 2009 with the No. 1 pick, was a six-time All-Star, a three-time NBA Second Team, a two-time NBA Third Team, and won the 2011 Rookie of the Year award.

After Griffin's retirement, only James ('03) and Rose ('08) were still in the league from 10 years ago.

2. The magician angrily denounced the theory of intentional losing

Magic tweeted comments on the Lakers' playoff prospects. He wrote: I hope the Lakers beat the Pelicans tonight. Lock up the No. 7 seed in the playoffs and then face the Nuggets. Even though the Lakers have lost to the Nuggets four times, the scores in Game 2, Game 3 and Game 4 were close! I've heard people think it's ridiculous that they should deliberately lose the game to face the winner between the Kings and Warriors and end up facing the Thunder. As a real competitor, you should always want to win. To be the best, you have to beat the best!

3. Lowe: The Nuggets want to beat the Pelicans more

Former NBA player Louis Williams said on a show that the Nuggets would prefer to play the Pelicans over the Lakers.

"Which team would want to play against the team with the best players, no matter what stage of James' career you're in, you don't want to play against the best basketball players in the world," he said.

4. The bull general will be reimbursed

The Bulls updated their official social media to announce that forward Beatem was diagnosed with a retinal detachment in his right eye and will miss the rest of the playoffs.

5. 76 injuries and illnesses were reported

According to reporters, Embiid is listed as doubtful in the next play-off game of the 76ers vs Heat due to a left knee injury.

Kenyon Martin Jr. is also listed as questionable with a left toe contusion. Melton and Covington will miss the game due to injury.

6, Brother Alphabet's injury

According to ESPN, the Bucks are prepared to prepare for the absence of Antetokounmpo at the beginning of the first round of the playoffs to allow him to adjust to the left calf strain. The Bucks are hoping for a late return in the series.

To this, Rivers said: He looks good in terms of movement and fitness. His recovery is progressing better than we expected, but he's not quite ready yet. I'm still hopeful that he'll play, but now I don't know at all.

7. Green: Kuminga is the X-factor

Regarding the play-off match between the Warriors and the Kings, Dream Chasing tweeted: Kuminga is the X-factor in this game. If Kuminga plays well, we win, and I have no doubt that Kuminga will be ready for this moment and play well.

8. James was dissatisfied that he did not win the award

Speaking about how he felt he had never won the Defensive Player of the Year award, James said: "Defensive Player of the Year is the only award I don't have in my family. It's a bit stinging. It's like how could Beyoncé possibly win the most Grammys and never win Album of the Year?

9. The Rockets renewed Stone's contract

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone and assistant general manager Eli Vitus signed multi-year contract extensions earlier this season, according to ESPN reporters. The draft and developing young talent on the team, the signing of free agents, the influence of head coach Udoka, and the eventual leap from 22 wins to 41 wins were all big reasons for the owner to renew Stone's contract.

10. Munch has no comeback time

Monk spoke to reporters after today's practice, where he was asked about his injury and how he beat the Warriors.

"I can't tell you when I'm going to be back because I haven't done a sprint yet," he said. I'll be able to give you an answer once I know. We need to slow down Curry and Thompson and try to get somebody else to beat us and we'll be fine.