The Lakers were eliminated in the Western Conference Semifinals this postseason, with both interior players proving ineffective. Their performances are as follows: Starting center and 2018 No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton averaged 10 points and 9.6 rebounds over 28.5 minutes per game, shooting 54.8% from the field; backup center and 2019 first-round No. 8 pick Jaxson Hayes averaged 5.7 points and 3.2 rebounds over 16.3 minutes per game, shooting 67.9% from the field.

4-0, the Knicks crushed the Cavaliers with ease and returned to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. Unsurprisingly, Brunson was unanimously named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, averaging 25.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1 steal per game with a 48.7% field goal percentage. They won Games 4, 5, and 6 of the first round, swept the second round 4-0, and swept the Eastern Conference Finals 4-0.

On May 26, Beijing time, the Cavaliers reached the Eastern Conference Finals this season but were swept by the Knicks. They went all in at the trade deadline, acquiring James Harden. This gamble seems not to have yielded the expected return. Even though the team wasn't operating with a "championship or bust" mindset, they had originally planned to go further. This defeat may force the front office to reassess the current core roster.

After the Lakers were eliminated in the second round of this year's playoffs, general manager Rob Pelinka explicitly stated that the team would add two assistant general managers this summer: one with a background in player scouting/evaluation, and one with expertise in data analysis and strategy. And sure enough, the first one has arrived. Shams reports that the Lakers have completed their first major front-office signing of the offseason, bringing in a rocket scientist to join the management team.

He's out, directly withdrawing from the Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals—Schröder sits out due to illness. Interestingly, the guy has a great attitude: after each loss in the East Finals, he posts on his social media "0-1", "0-2", "0-3"...

"Kids, want to know what the word 'quit' means? Watch the Cavaliers' game!" That wasn't me talking—it was Barkley. A few quick points: 1. The Eastern Conference Finals were nothing but a humiliation ceremony for the Cavaliers. Today, they lost in a miserable and shameful way—not just the game, but also the team's fighting spirit and bottom line. It was a complete, suffocating display of self-destruction and giving up.

On May 26, Beijing time, in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks crushed the Cavaliers 130-93 on the road, sweeping the series 4-0 and advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. In the first quarter, Mitchell hit back-to-back threes, giving Cleveland an early 8-2 lead.

On May 26, Beijing time, during an interview with The Oregonian, Trail Blazers' new owner Deng Deng stated that the team laid off 70 employees last week primarily due to staff redundancy, not intentional cost reduction. Deng Deng also owns the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, and he noted that the Blazers' workforce is twice that of the Hurricanes.

As of May 26, speculation has intensified that Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Celtics star Jaylen Brown could be part of a three-team deal, with multiple teams reportedly involved. According to reporter Stein, the Celtics and Heat are Giannis’ preferred destinations. Some league sources indicate that the Hawks, Rockets, and Trail Blazers are all interested in acquiring Brown. Stein also noted that Giannis prefers to remain in the Eastern Conference.

On May 26, Beijing time, the Cavaliers trailed the Knicks 0-3 in the series, facing elimination. Harden's future has drawn attention. ESPN's Robinson discussed a potential trade between the Lakers and Cavaliers on his show, suggesting that if LeBron James wants to return to Cleveland, the Lakers could use a sign-and-trade to acquire Harden.