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Next steps for Thunder: To-do list isn't lengthy for this Finals contender

The postseason loss to Dallas showcased minor holes on OKC's roster, so the Thunder must make moves on the edges to set themselves up for a Finals run.

NBA reaches decision in investigation of Thunder guard

20 cities that deserve an NBA expansion team

The 'Yearly NBA playoff leaders in PPG' quiz

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Lonzo Ball shares eye-opening details about his knee injury

Chicago Bulls star Lonzo Ball has had to go through extensive injury rehab, but believes he will be ready to rock 'n' roll come the start of the 2024-25 NBA season.

Perpetual Bulls trade candidate once more hitting the rumor mill

Celtics are furious about Jaylen Brown's All-NBA snub

Should the NBA be careful what it wishes for?

Forgotten NBA stars from the LeBron era

The 'Chicago Bulls first-rounders' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / 38 minutes ago

Report: Bronny James to work out with Western Conference contender

There is a lot of skepticism surrounding Bronny James as an NBA prospect, but that is not stopping the 19-year-old from generating interest leading up to the draft.

Best, worst team fits for Bronny James

Bettors are buying Bronny James hype before the 2024 NBA Draft

All-NBA stat shows LeBron James' unprecedented longevity

Forgotten NBA stars from the LeBron era

The 'NBA fathers & sons' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / 34 minutes ago

Next steps for Cavaliers: Why panic when only minor changes are needed?

A second-round playoff loss to the Boston Celtics — the team with the NBA's best record — shouldn't feel like a failure for the Cavaliers. But it doesn't feel like an objective success, either.

Pacers HC disagrees with Donovan Mitchell over J.B. Bickerstaff firing

Facing an uncertain future, Mitchell should have no say in Cavaliers coaching situation

Two former NBA champions want to see Mitchell on the Knicks

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The 'Cleveland Cavaliers first-rounders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / 36 minutes ago

Three smart Spurs targets to pair with Victor Wembanyama

Three smart Spurs targets to serve as Victor Wembanyama's running mate

The San Antonio Spurs are ready to start building around budding superstar Victor Wembanyama.

2024 NBA offseason preview for the San Antonio Spurs

Coming soon: The $1 million-per-game NBA superstar

Spurs reportedly high on NCAA Tournament champion guard

Every NBA Rookie of the Year award winner

The 'San Antonio Spurs first-round NBA Draft picks' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago

Report: 76ers could pursue Klay Thompson in free agency

After earlier reports of the Magic and Mavericks showing preliminary interest in Thompson, the 76ers are the latest rumored franchise who could try to lure him away from Golden State.

76ers 'could consider' move to acquire Zach LaVine

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

The '2014-15 Golden State Warriors' quiz

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / 2 hours ago

2024 NBA offseason preview for the Utah Jazz

The Jazz aren’t just one move away from being a contender, so a busy offseason is likely in store.

The best current international NBA players

The 'Most triple-doubles for every NBA franchise' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / 24 minutes ago

Watch: Tim Duncan shows hilarious side in rare interview

Nearly eight years after retirement, Duncan recently blessed the basketball universe with a rare interview, except it wasn't a regular interview in the slightest.

2024 NBA offseason preview for the San Antonio Spurs

Spurs reportedly high on NCAA Tournament champion guard

The 20 best NBA teams of the 2000s

The 'Yearly NBA playoff leaders in PPG' quiz

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / 3 minutes ago

Celtics are furious about Jaylen Brown's All-NBA snub

The Celtics might be the most disrespected 64-win team in NBA history.

Celtics' Jaylen Brown was snubbed in All-NBA voting

Writing is on the wall for Pacers with Celtics sitting pretty in ECF

Celtics dominate Pacers in Game 2, take 2-0 ECF lead

20 cities that deserve an NBA expansion team

The 'Highest-paid players in the NBA' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / 38 minutes ago

Jaylen Brown is the new king of the Eastern Conference Finals

Jaylen Brown is seemingly en route to being crowned the new king of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Writing is on the wall for Pacers with Celtics sitting pretty in ECF

Celtics dominate Pacers in Game 2, take 2-0 ECF lead

Watch: Celtics take command of Game 2 with a 20-0 run

20 cities that deserve an NBA expansion team

The 'Yearly NBA playoff leaders in PPG' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

Generational scorer Jayson Tatum surpasses Larry Bird for playoff mark

In the Celtics' win over the Pacers on Thursday, Jayson Tatum took hold of a prestigious record.

Writing is on the wall for Pacers with Celtics sitting pretty in ECF

Celtics dominate Pacers in Game 2, take 2-0 ECF lead

Watch: Celtics take command of Game 2 with a 20-0 run

20 forgotten NBA stars from the Jordan era

The 'Boston Celtics first-round draft picks' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Celtics dominate Pacers in Game 2, take 2-0 ECF lead

No heroics were needed for the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday. Meanwhile, after having the series opener stolen from them, the Indiana Pacers return home beaten up and trailing 0-2 with plenty of questions to answer.

Writing is on the wall for Pacers with Celtics sitting pretty in ECF

Watch: Jaylen Brown's big second quarter lifts Celtics to halftime lead

Watch: Celtics take command of Game 2 with a 20-0 run

Watch: Pascal Siakam scores 20 points in seven minutes

Pacers star suffers injury in ugly loss

Three stars from Thursday's games

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / 14 hours ago

Cavaliers fire head coach J.B. Bickerstaff

The Cavaliers have fired head coach J.B. Bickerstaff.

With uncertain future, Donovan Mitchell shouldn't have say in Cavs' HC situation

Pacers HC disagrees with Mitchell over Bickerstaff firing

Report names two leading candidates for new Cavaliers HC job

Pistons make decision on new head of basketball operations

NBA reaches decision in investigation into embattled Thunder guard

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago

The good and bad of Caitlin Clark through five games with the Fever

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark has shown plenty of promise during her short time in the WNBA, but there's still plenty for her to work on.

Clark? Angel Reese? WNBA's most intriguing rookie might surprise you

Fever's Clark is first basketball player since Michael Jordan to land this deal

LeBron James, Charles Barkley strongly defend Clark from 'petty' haters

WNBA's top two draft picks face off when Fever face Sparks

Will 'Canada's team' approach work for Toronto WNBA expansion team?

NBA News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Best, worst team fits for Bronny James

The 2024 NBA Draft will take place June 26-27 in Brooklyn, and while he isn't considered a top prospect, many eyes will be on USC's Bronny James, the son of Lakers star LeBron James.

Warriors star addresses possibility of teaming up with LeBron James

Knicks marquee trade acquisition could bolt in free agency

Perpetual Bulls trade candidate once more hitting the rumor mill

Two young stars get hefty bonuses for making All-NBA teams

Player-turned-analyst has a huge snub on his NBA All-Rookie voting ballot

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Are Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving the greatest offensive backcourt?

Stan Van Gundy said Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were arguably the greatest offensive backcourt in NBA history. Let's discuss.

Mavericks star duo joins exclusive club

Wolves defense actually benefits Doncic

Chandler Parsons makes a fool of himself by comparing Doncic to HOFer

Draymond Green 'loves' his pick of Mavericks winning NBA title

Coming soon: $1M-per-game star

Should NBA be careful what it wishes for?

NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Writing is on the wall for Pacers with Celtics sitting pretty in ECF

The Boston Celtics are looking like they are going to win the Eastern Conference.

Celtics dominate Pacers in Game 2, take 2-0 ECF lead

Watch: Celtics take command of Game 2 with a 20-0 run

Watch: Jaylen Brown's big second quarter lifts Celtics to halftime lead

Pacers star leaves Game 2 with hamstring injury

Three stars from Thursday's NBA playoffs

NBA News / Yardbarker / 31 minutes ago

Three stars from Thursday's NBA playoffs

The Boston Celtics dominated the Indiana Pacers, 126-110, gaining a commanding 2-0 advantage in the Eastern Conference Finals. Here are three stars from Thursday's playoff action.

Watch: Jaylen Brown's big second quarter lifts Celtics to halftime lead

Celtics dominate Pacers in Game 2, take 2-0 ECF lead

Insider provides timeline on Kristaps Porzingis' return

The most notable individual NBA rivalries

The 'Boston Celtics coaches' quiz

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '10 or more All-NBA Team selections' quiz

In NBA history, 25 NBA players have made either the first, second or third All-NBA Team 10 or more times over the course of their careers. How many of the 25 can you name in five minutes?

All-NBA stat shows LeBron James' unprecedented longevity

Pascal Siakam News / Yardbarker / 23 minutes ago

Watch: Pascal Siakam scores 20 points in seven minutes

Through three quarters, Siakam shot 12-for-16 from the field, making both of his three-pointers and totaling 26 points.

Pacers coach takes responsibility for Game 1 loss in ECF

Pacers blow Game 1 to Celtics due to an avoidable mistake

Two young stars get hefty bonuses for making All-NBA teams

The all-time leading scorer for every NBA team

The '1999-2000 Indiana Pacers' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Should the NBA be careful what it wishes for?

The NBA is dealing with a level of parity it has not experienced since the 1970s, but is it actually good for the league? This will be the first six-year stretch with six different NBA champions since 1974-1980.

Caitlin Clark? Angel Reese? WNBA's most intriguing rookie might surprise you

Coming soon: The $1 million-per-game NBA superstar

Celtics' Jaylen Brown was snubbed in All-NBA voting

20 forgotten NBA stars from the Jordan era

The 'Most career 40-point playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / 53 minutes ago

Pacers HC disagrees with Mitchell over Bickerstaff firing

Pacers HC disagrees with Donovan Mitchell over J.B. Bickerstaff firing

Following the Cavaliers firing of J.B. Bickerstaff, word began to spread that many on the team, including star Donovan Mitchell, lacked confidence in the now-former head coach's abilities.

Cavaliers fire head coach Bickerstaff

Cavaliers continue to hold out hope of retaining Mitchell

Facing an uncertain future, Mitchell should have no say in Cavaliers coaching situation

Report names two leading candidates for new Cavaliers HC

The most notable individual NBA rivalries

NBA News / Yardbarker / 19 minutes ago

Watch: Brown's big second quarter lifts Celtics to halftime lead

Watch: Jaylen Brown's big second quarter lifts Celtics to halftime lead

When All-NBA teams were announced Wednesday, the Celtics' Jaylen Brown got snubbed. He took it out on the Pacers in Thursday's Game 2.

Watch: Celtics take command of Game 2 with a 20-0 run

Celtics' Brown was snubbed in All-NBA voting

Brown, Jayson Tatum on verge of surpassing iconic Celtics duo

The all-time leading scorer for every NBA team

The 'Highest-paid players in the NBA' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / 44 minutes ago

Anthony Edwards isn't ready for the crown just yet

Comparing Anthony Edwards to Michael Jordan might have been a little premature. Wednesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals was the latest example of why.

Kyrie Irving praises Anthony Edwards' 'no fear mentality'

Watch: Kyrie Irving ruins Anthony Edwards' 'fun' with 24 first-half points

Two young stars get hefty bonuses for making All-NBA teams

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

The 'Active NBA players with 10,000 points' quiz