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NBA playoffs are giving us the madness that March didn't
One complaint fans have had about the NBA playoffs over the years is the lack of upsets.
San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Rumors / May 6
Spurs HC Mitch Johnson receives multiyear commitment from team
Johnson was named the team’s head coach after serving in that capacity on an interim basis most of this season.
Golden State Warriors News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6
Warriors owner makes clear statement about Jimmy Butler
Butler has been everything the Golden State Warriors could have hoped for and more since the team acquired him from the Miami Heat at the trade deadline.
The '2024-25 NBA field goal percentage leaders' quiz
How many of the 33 players in the 2024-25 NBA season to shoot at least 50 percent on field goal attempts for the year can you name in five minutes?
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / May 6
Celtics' injury report for Game 2 vs. Knicks offers positive, negative updates
The Celtics’ injury report for Game 2 of their second-round series with the Knicks on Wednesday offers a mixed bag.
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.
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Kendrick Perkins has strong prediction for Pacers-Cavaliers playoff series
Perkins gave his thoughts on the future of the series.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / May 6
'He's a dawg': Why Rockets should build around Amen Thompson, not Jalen Green
During Houston's conference quarterfinals loss to Golden State in seven games, Amen Thompson's immense potential was on full display.
The 'Active non-American NBA scoring leaders' quiz
Can you name the active players in the NBA that weren't born in the United States of America that have score the most points in their career?
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Ex-NBA player believes Anthony Edwards will collect new 'infinity stone' vs. Warriors
Edwards has already blossomed as a superstar in the NBA, but knocking off Stephen Curry and company would blast him into the stratosphere.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Cause for concern: All three 60-win NBA teams suffer Game 1 losses
The three best teams from the regular season all suffered surprising Game 1 defeats to open the conference semifinals.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Knicks star Jalen Brunson joins Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant with rare playoff feat
Following his masterful performance against the Celtics, Brunson joined Kobe Bryant and Steph Curry in this special category.
The '40-point, 20-rebound games in the NBA playoffs' quiz
How many of the 13 players in NBA history to score 40 points and grab 20 rebounds in a single playoff game can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade could finally get Bulls out of NBA purgatory
For far too long, the Chicago Bulls have been stuck in NBA purgatory. Trading for Antetokounmpo could change that.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
NBC Sports makes questionable decision for 2025-26 NBA production
NBC has submitted to the machines.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
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.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / May 6
Anthony Edwards officially granted 'legend killer' moniker
After adding LeBron James and Luka Doncic to his list of vanquished playoff foes, Edwards has officially been granted the moniker from its original owner.
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.
NBA 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.
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.
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