-
Follow Us
On Facebook
On Flipboard
On Twitter
Free Newsletters
On YouTubeNBA News / Yardbarker / May 21
Revisiting the trade that landed the Thunder their missing piece
Surely, when Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti pulled the trigger on the rare ‘one-for-one’ swap of Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso with the Chicago Bulls last summer, this was the sort of playoff impact he was hoping for.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 21
2024-25 NBA MVP announcement takeaways: How voters (and Clippers) got things very wrong
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 NBA MVP, but was it the right decision?
The 'Second-leading scorer for each NBA team in 2024-25' quiz
How many of the No. 2 scoring options for each NBA team in in the 2024-25 season?
The 'Active NBA players with a double-double in a Game 7' quiz
How many of the active players have recorded a double-double in Game 7 of an NBA playoff series can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 21
Aaron Nesmith is proof that situation is key to a player's development
Success has multiple layers, and Aaron Nesmith's career proves that changing teams can significantly alter a trajectory.
The best buzzer-beaters in basketball history
Is there anything better in basketball than a buzzer-beater? The ball is in the air, the fate of the game is in the balance, the buzzer sounds, and for a moment in time, everything stands still. Let's take a look at the best, most memorable buzzer-beaters in basketball history, college and pro.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 21
Will the Celtics have trouble finding a trade partner for Jrue Holiday?
The Celtics have to make some adjustments in light of Jayson Tatum's injury, with Holiday emerging as a logical centerpiece of the pivot. But will a move be more difficult than expected?
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 21
Two timelines don't work and Sixers should have learned this from Warriors
The truth is, you're either a rebuilding team or a contending one. You can't have one foot in either camp.
The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz
The NBA first held its annual Slam Dunk Contest in 1984, and in that time, there have been 40 winners. How many can you name in five minutes?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker / May 21
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's mentality pays dividends for Thunder in Game 1
SGA was able to overcome a difficult first half to help lead the Thunder to a Game 1 win.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 21
'Special talent' Chet Holmgren proves his worth in OKC's Game 1 win
Holmgren made a series of key plays in the second half that swung the momentum in the Thunder's favor.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 21
The biggest takeaway from Timberwolves' Game 1 loss
The Thunder were able to turn a strength of the Timberwolves into a weakness in Game 1.
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / May 21
Michael Malone's insincerity on full display in ESPN debut
The former Nuggets head coach raised some eyebrows with comments he made Tuesday night during his debut as an ESPN analyst.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / May 21
Caitlin Clark reaches four more WNBA milestones, but Fever have work to do
Tuesday's loss, records included, was a reminder that there is work to do.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 21
Three stars from Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals
The Minnesota Timberwolves went into Oklahoma City on Tuesday night hoping to steal a game. For two quarters, they looked great before the Thunder seized control after halftime with a 114-88 win.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20
Thunder's depth overwhelms Timberwolves with big second half in Game 1
The Thunder were just too much for the Wolves in Game 1.
The 'Most all-time points for each NBA franchise' quiz
How many of the all-time leading scorers for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20
Five players who have earned a raise during the NBA playoffs
The NBA playoffs are a crucible where players are tested, weaknesses exposed, and for some impending free agents, bundles of money are earned. Here are five players whose performances have raised their value for the summer transaction season.
Dallas Wings News / Yardbarker / May 20
Paige Bueckers joins elite company with strong start to her rookie year
Through the early stages in her professional career, the No. 1 pick has already landed herself in some impressive company.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20
LeBron James offers interesting criticism of Celtics
LeBron James offered criticism this week of one of his biggest career rivals.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / May 20
Fever-Sky ratings set high bar for 2025 WNBA season
The eye-popping viewership indicates the league's remarkable 2024 growth wasn't a blip but the start of the sport's explosion in popularity.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / May 20
Thunder deserve credit for abnormal construction of NBA contender
Because they had a war chest of assets for years now, the Thunder have been slighted at times for slow-playing their roster construction. However, they are now reaping the results of their patience.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20
One unsung hero from every remaining NBA playoff team
So far this postseason, the stars have shined bright in pursuit of an NBA championship. But the four team's remaining haven't been carried to the cusp of the Finals by their stars alone.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
Ranking the top 10 players in the NBA conference finals
On the NBA's second-biggest stage, here are the 10 best players remaining in the playoffs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
NBA champions are being denied by teams designed to beat them
The downside of winning an NBA title is that other teams will build their own teams to stop you. For the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets, the anti-champions strategies worked perfectly.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
Three takeaways from WNBA's first weekend: Caitlin Clark, Fever look legit
The first weekend of the WNBA season is in the books, and what a weekend it was. Here are three of the most important takeaways from the first three days of the 2025 WNBA season.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
MY ACCOUNT SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE JOBS FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2025 YB Media, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.