On April 21, Beijing time, the Hawks secured a narrow 107-106 road victory over the Knicks, overcoming a 14-point deficit to tie the series at 1-1. Brunson tallied 29 points and 7 assists for the Knicks, who led by as many as 14 points, but the Hawks surged back in the final quarter to clinch the win. McCollum poured in a team-high 32 points; he missed two crucial free throws, yet Bridges failed to convert the potential game-winning shot.

On April 21 Beijing time, league sources revealed to The Athletic: The Milwaukee Bucks have serious interest in hiring Taylor Jenkins as their next head coach. It is reported that team owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam, along with general manager Jon Horst, traveled to Memphis early last week.

On April 21 Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, Durant's prospects for playing in Game 2 are uncertain. "Whether Durant can play in the second game is still unclear," Shams stated. "From what I understand, Durant's deep contusion of the right patellar tendon is troubling him... The Rockets are optimistic that Durant could return as soon as Game 2, but whether he will ultimately be able to play remains to be seen.

On April 21 Beijing time, the Lakers currently lead the Rockets 1-0 in the series. Even though their two core offensive players, Doncic and Reaves, remain injured, the Lakers still secured a victory in the series opener. As Game 2 approaches, public attention has shifted to the recovery progress of these two injured backcourt players. Doncic has been sidelined since April 3 due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain, while Reaves is out with a left oblique muscle injury.

On April 21 Beijing time, the NBA officially announced that Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was elected the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season. Wembanyama, along with Chet Holmgren and Ausar Thompson, entered the final candidate list, and he defeated these two defensive experts to claim his first career DPOY trophy. Notably, Wembanyama was elected unanimously, making him the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history.

WOW, who else~ Simply flawless, Shanghai team crushed the former dynasty team Liaoning men's basketball 114-80 at home, and even won by as much as 34 points without fully exerting themselves......

On April 20 Beijing time, former Lakers owner and current Lakers shareholder Jeanie Buss was asked about James' future on a radio program, and she gave a clear response. The host asked Jeanie: "How much do you hope LeBron James ends his career with the Lakers, retiring as a Lakers player?" Jeanie Buss replied: "I've always said, I hope to see him retire wearing Lakers jersey.

Aside from Kawhi Leonard, who is the biggest star currently on the Clippers roster? Two-time All-Star guard Darius Garland? No, it should be Bradley Beal as a three-time All-Star. Yes, this guy is a Clippers player, but because he only played 6 games this season before being sidelined due to a hip fracture, many people have forgotten about him......

At 19:35 Beijing time on April 20, a key match in the 41st round of the 2025-2026 CBA regular season took place, with Shanghai defeating Liaoning 114-80 at home, securing their 22nd consecutive win. Liaoning suffered two consecutive losses, locking them into the ninth place in the regular season.

On April 20 Beijing time, ESPN reporter Shelburne reported on the Warriors' future. Whether Kerr continues as head coach will significantly influence the team's offseason operational direction. Kerr deliberately did not renew his contract early last summer, calmly playing out the final year of his existing contract.