Leonard's season campaign has concluded, having played 65 regular-season games, averaging 32 minutes per game with contributions of 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.9 steals, and three shooting percentages of 50.5%, 38.7%, and 89.2%. This guy, at 34 years old, has achieved his highest average points per game in his regular-season career.

On April 16 Beijing time, ESPN reported that multiple executives widely believe: this summer, the probability of the Grizzlies finding a new home for Morant has greatly increased, but expectations must be lowered, with no hope for a rich return package. Meanwhile, a potential major trade involving Giannis could completely revitalize the entire star trade market. Teams that miss out on Giannis are likely to lower expectations and gamble on Morant at a low price, hoping a change of environment helps him return to peak form.

On April 16 Beijing time, ESPN reporter Shelburne reported, multiple sources confirmed: shortly after the Harden trade was finalized in February, the Warriors contacted the Clippers to inquire about Leonard. Although the talks ended without result at that time, sources revealed that both sides are likely to restart discussions this offseason. Previous reports also indicated the Warriors will pursue one of Kawhi, Giannis, or LeBron this summer.

109-97, Philadelphia dismantled Orlando at home. In this game, five Philadelphia players scored double-digits, with the new leader Maxey making 11 out of 25 shots, scoring 31 points plus 6 assists. Next, Philadelphia, as the Eastern Conference seventh seed, will face the Eastern Conference second seed Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. On Orlando's side, four players scored double-digits.

How can one describe such a Warriors playoff game? It's the heartfelt emotion of veterans giving everything for victory, the thrilling surge of the Warriors defying fate in a critical moment. Ultimately, all emotions converge into a silent, profound感动. Over a decade has passed, with players coming and going, yet the Warriors remain the Warriors.

The outstanding display by "Chef" Curry along with Al Horford or Kristaps Porzingis helped Golden State Warriors defeat Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of this year's NBA play-in series.

On April 16 Beijing time, the NBA play-in tournament continued, with the Clippers losing 121-126 to the Warriors, marking the end of their season. After the game, Paul, who was discarded by the Clippers, immediately updated his Instagram story, posting a widely-known internet meme to ridicule his old team.

Under the spotlight~ At the Clippers' home court, the starters were Leonard + Jones + Lopez + Dunn + Garland; the Warriors starters were Santos + Draymond Green + Porzingis + Podziemski + Curry. The first quarter saw the Clippers give the Warriors a warning, 31-22; the second quarter was tightly contested, 30-31. At halftime, the Clippers led by eight points, 61-53, controlling the game's momentum.

Today, the Lakers conducted their second training session preparing for the series against the Rockets. Reaves showed improvement; yesterday he was just shooting in flip-flops, but today he switched back to sneakers. The whole team also participated in a spin cycling challenge, and from the looks of it, LeBron clearly won. However, Hachimura's expression was quite amusing. Amid the turbulence the Lakers faced this year, James has been one of the few steady sources of hope.

On April 16, Beijing time, in the NBA play-in game, the Warriors defeated the Clippers 126-121 away, and will face the Suns on April 18 in the play-in game to compete for the Western Conference 8th seed position. Curry exploded with 35 points, shooting 7-of-12 from three-point range, and despite multiple trips back to the locker room during the game, he fought until the end. The Clippers led by up to 13 points, but the Warriors reversed the game in the final quarter to win.