On April 30, Beijing time, the first round of the NBA continued, and the series G5 between the Lakers and the Nuggets was the focus of the battle. And in the past night, there are 3 important news about the alliance, and the author will introduce them one by one. First, James' agent Rich Paul broke the news that James will not retire and can play for about 3 more years. Second, according to NBA celebrity Smith, Booker wants to join the Knicks. Third, there is bad news for the Timberwolves, coach Finch suffered a torn patellar tendon and seriously injured him, and he doesn't know if he can coach next.
James is expected to play for another 3 years or so
James, who is 39 years old, led his team to a first-round victory in the playoffs to avoid being swept by the defending champion Nuggets. Lao Zhan's personal performance is still very good, averaging more than 26 points per game, which is similar to the performance of stars such as Durant and Booker. Whether James will continue to play is also a hot topic, and James' agent Rich Paul talked about James' future on the show, saying that James can play for another 2-3 years. In this way, Lao Zhan should sign a contract extension with the Lakers in the offseason, and he is likely to retire at the age of 42, and may also become the longest-serving star in the league.
"James has had an unbelievable career, we'll see him again next season, and I think the gas in James' tank will keep him playing for another 2-3 years," Rich Paul said. If James renews his contract with the Lakers, I don't know how big the contract will be, according to Lao Zhan's current contribution, his annual salary of more than 3,000 is no problem, but if he signs a 2-year contract of 100 million US dollars, the Lakers' salary space is directly locked, and it is extremely difficult for the Lakers to recruit them. So, James should choose to take a pay cut, he has made too much money, and if the Lakers bring in a quasi-All-Star caliber player in the offseason, the Lakers will still be very competitive in the West.
It was revealed that Booker wanted to play for the Knicks
The Suns were swept out of the game 4-0 by the Timberwolves, and in the series G4, Booker scored 49 points to avoid the team being swept, which was too helpless. Throughout the series, Booker averaged 27.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 6 assists and 1.8 steals per game, and his individual performance was excellent, but the Suns' lineup was flawed, and if it was not strengthened, it would definitely not be much to do next season. Moreover, Durant, Booker and Beal still have $484 million left on their contracts, and the Suns are sure to make a big trade, and Beal's departure is more likely.
Booker seems to have the idea of leaving, according to NBA celebrity A-Smith, Booker wants to play in New York, "I haven't contacted Booker yet, but I want to tell you, the whole circle is rumoring that Booker wants to join the Knicks." The Knicks' results this season are eye-catching, they have a 3-1 lead over the 76ers, and they are likely to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals, and Brunson has grown into one of the best guards in the league, averaging 30+ per game in the playoffs, Randle and Hart, Anunoby and other core players are also very strong, if Booker joins, the Knicks can enter the championship ranks.
The Timberwolves coach suffered a torn patellar tendon
In yesterday's game between the Timberwolves and the Suns, Finch was knocked down by Conley, suffered a more serious injury, and was helped off the court by the staff. According to NBA reporter Shams, Finch suffered a severe patellar tendon tear and was in great pain and didn't know if he would be able to coach the second round. Finch led the youth team to new heights for the Timberwolves, and he also entered the ranks of the best coach candidates, and finally lost to the Thunder coach and missed out on the award, but Finch's coaching ability is obvious to all, and the Timberwolves players respect him.
If Finch is unable to coach, his assistant will replace him, but since Finch only needs to direct from the sidelines, he may also coach in a wheelchair if he has temporary mobility problems, as long as he shows up on the sidelines to set up tactics. The Timberwolves' opponent in the semifinals is likely to be the defending champion Nuggets, and judging from the state of core players such as Edwards, Towns, and Gobert, the Timberwolves will definitely cause a lot of trouble for the Nuggets, and even have a chance to reach the Western Conference Finals. The 23-year-old Edwards has become the new face of the league, and his style of play is very tough, and Edwards is more likely to be the league's best player in the next 10 years of the NBA than young stars such as Doncic and Alexander.