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On YouTubeNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Celtics set unwanted playoff record in Game 1 meltdown vs. Knicks
The Boston Celtics’ shooting woes reached historic depths Monday in their second-round opener against the New York Knicks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Cavaliers could be severely short-handed in Game 2
The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the NBA's deepest teams this season. They may have to rely heavily on that depth in Game 2.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Knicks shut down Celtics late in comeback Game 1 OT win
On a night when Mikal Bridges played phenomenal defense and the Boston Celtics missed a record 45 three-pointers, it was appropriate that the final play of game featured Bridges clamping Jaylen Brown behind the arc as time expired.
The 'NBA all-time assist leaders' quiz
How many of the 25 NBA players with the most career assists can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Why J.B. Bickerstaff deserved Coach of the Year over Kenny Atkinson
Bickerstaff was up for the NBA's Coach of the Year award, but on Monday night it was announced that the award went to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson.
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / May 5
Bucks should look to move Giannis Antetokounmpo even if he does not request a trade
The Bucks should look to trade away the 2021 NBA Finals MVP for a king's ransom.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Tom Thibodeau takes hilarious shot at Celtics legend
Tom Thibodeau has a lot of good relationships with members of the Boston Celtics organization from the time he spent with the franchise, and the New York Knicks head coach gave fans a great reminder of that on Monday.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 5
Why Cavs HC Kenny Atkinson might not want to celebrate COY win
On Monday, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson won the NBA's Coach of the Year award. However, based on recent history, that's hardly a cause for celebration.
The 'NBA active block leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 600 blocked shots can you name in five minutes?
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / May 5
Spurs' Gregg Popovich embracing new role with team after retiring as HC
Gregg Popovich has been battling health issues for the past six months, but the former San Antonio Spurs head coach has maintained his sense of humor.
Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / May 5
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Post-mortem for four fake NBA contenders: What's next for Luka, LeBron?
What's next for the Lakers, Bucks, Clippers and Rockets -- all eliminated recently from the NBA playoffs?
The 'Most three-pointers in an NBA playoff game' quiz
An NBA player has made eight or more three's in a single NBA playoff game on 57 different occasions. How many of the players to achieve the feat can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Pacers prove Cavaliers aren't invincible
Indiana ended the illusion that the Cavaliers' roster is capable of steamrolling through the East.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / May 5
Rockets must resist urge to overpay for an aging star
Following Houston's Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors, GM Rafael Stone must resist the urge to overpay for a veteran star this summer.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 5
Big stage experience the biggest factor for Celtics
As the Eastern Conference reaches its final four, one team has an advantage none of the other three can claim.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Buddy Hield lifts Warriors to massive Game 7 win over Rockets
Going into Sunday's Game 7, Stephen Curry had beaten the Houston Rockets in four previous playoff series. He notched another win, though it was a different Golden State Warriors sharpshooter leading the way.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / May 5
Jazz agree to long-term extension with HC Will Hardy
The new deal for Hardy suggests the Jazz like the job he has done during the club’s retooling years and want to give him a chance to see through the next stages of Utah’s rebuilding process.
Draymond Green News / Yardbarker / May 5
Draymond Green made a promise to his teammates before Game 7
The temperamental Green made a promise to his teammates before the high-stakes game while admitting that he lost his cool in Game 6.
Buddy Hield News / Yardbarker / May 5
Buddy Hield ties Game 7 record, makes NBA playoff history
The Warriors no longer have "Game 6 Klay" to count upon, but may have witnessed the birth of "Game 7 Buddy" on Sunday night.
Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / May 5
Tyrese Haliburton is the NBA's best new floor general
In an age where shooting guards masquerade as point guards, Tyrese Haliburton is a legitimate throwback.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Report: Lakers backed out of Mark Williams trade because they ‘couldn’t live with what they saw’
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers backed out of the Mark Williams trade because they “couldn’t live with what they saw.”
Steph Curry News / Yardbarker / May 5
Stephen Curry proves he's more than just a shooter
Curry proved his all-around value in his team's Game 7 win.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Warriors continue to torment former nemeses in Game 7 win
It was a familiar end for some Rockets players, coaches and the city of Houston itself, as Steph Curry and Draymond Green won a series over the Rockets for the fifth time in their careers.
Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / May 4
Fever's Caitlin Clark dazzles in preseason debut vs. Brazil
How can Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark top her spectacular rookie season? Making more shots from long distance certainly wouldn't hurt.
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