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Giannis Antetokounmpo is the star Thunder should cash in for
OKC has built up an endless list of assets waiting for the right star to become available.
Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / May 6
Player-coach Nikola Jokic shatters history books again
Jokic scored 18 fourth-quarter points as the Nuggets pulled off an improbable win over the Thunder in Game 1 of their conference semifinals series on Monday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Watch: Aaron Gordon's game-winner stuns Thunder in Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder led by 11 points late in the fourth quarter of Monday's Game 1, but big shots by Nikola Jokic, two missed free throws and a huge three-pointer from Aaron Gordon gave the Denver Nuggets an improbable 121-119 win.
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?
Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / May 6
Celtics' Jaylen Brown comes across tone-deaf after Game 1 loss
The Celtics missed an NBA playoff record 45 threes in their Game 1 loss to the Knicks on Monday night.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
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.
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.
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.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Three stars from Monday's NBA playoff games
The New York Knicks stunned the defending-champion Boston Celtics on the road in overtime while the Denver Nuggets shocked the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road.
NBA 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
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.
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.
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?
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.
NBA 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.
Golden State Warriors 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.
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