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NBA goes chalk with Rising Stars rookie team

Anyone wondering who'd end up on the Rookies team for the 2026 Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend could simply look at the first picks of last year's draft.

Hornets clear hurdle, beat 76ers for first time since 2022

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Active NBA players with 100 3's as a rookie' quiz

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Giannis Antetokounmpo may have played his last game for the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo has no timetable for returning from his most recent injury. That may mean he's played his last game as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Rich Paul is reportedly making a run at Antetokounmpo

Unexpected team could facilitate Antetokounmpo trade to Knicks

Lakers among three teams interested in Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga

Brian Windhorst reveals LeBron James’ options for next season

Ja Morant still has one team interested in trading for him

Mavericks unlikely to trade Anthony Davis ahead of deadline

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The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 1,500-career three-pointers made can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 26

Hornets clear hurdle, beat 76ers for first time since 2022

For the first time in 1,159 days, the Charlotte Hornets have knocked off the Philadelphia 76ers.

Miles Bridges prefers to stay with Hornets past deadline: ‘I’d rather be here’

Joel Embiid's costly mistake dooms 76ers in their loss to the Knicks

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Active NBA players with 100 3's as a rookie' quiz

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 26

Lakers among three teams interested in Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga

It sounds as though there are several teams looming as the Kuminga saga continues to play out in northern California.

Warriors' Stephen Curry moves up major all-time list in win

Lakers' Luka Doncic makes history in his return to Dallas

LeBron James shares how Doncic's second return to Dallas was different

Anthony Davis trade appears unlikely before the deadline

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 25

Warriors' Stephen Curry moves up major all-time list in win

Despite having to deal with recent key injuries and drama, there was reason for the Golden State Warriors to celebrate on Sunday.

Jonathan Kuminga diagnosed with bone bruise in left knee

Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson lift Pelicans to upset win over Spurs

Raptors top Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rallies to extend streak

Clippers remain on roll, take advantage of struggling Nets

Cade Cunningham drops 29 points as Pistons rout sputtering Kings

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 25

LeBron shares how Luka's second return to Dallas differed from first

Lakers' LeBron James shares how Luka Doncic's second return to Dallas differed from first

On Saturday, Doncic returned to the American Airlines Center for a second time since the Dallas Mavericks traded him in February 2025. This time, he shed no tears.

Doncic makes history in return

Brian Windhorst reveals LeBron James’ options for next season

Unexpected third team could facilitate Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Knicks

Mavericks game postponed after team got stuck at airport

Gregg Popovich looks frail in a rare public appearance

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / January 25

Unexpected third team could facilitate Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Knicks

It sounds like one team would be willing to help facilitate an Antetokounmpo trade to the Knicks.

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo expects to miss 4-6 weeks as season continues spiral

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 25

Lakers' Luka Doncic makes history in return to Dallas

In leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a much-needed 116-110 win, Doncic put up one of his best performances of the season and was even close to adding an 87th career triple-double to his all-time ledger.

Could LeBron James take an unexpected path with his NBA future?

Grizzlies reveal extent of Ja Morant's latest injury

Pelicans' Zion Williamson is losing a notable endorsement line

Giannis Antetokounmpo out weeks as Bucks drama mounts

Joel Embiid's costly mistake dooms 76ers in their loss to the Knicks

Nets guard Cam Thomas got benched for stat padding

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 24

Timberwolves-Warriors game postponed after shooting in Minneapolis

Saturday’s game between the Timberwolves and Warriors in Minneapolis has been postponed and rescheduled for Sunday at 4:30 pm CT, the NBA announced on Saturday (via X).

Charles Barkley makes bold statement after Timberwolves postponement

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Joel Embiid's costly mistake dooms 76ers in their loss to the Knicks

Embiid’s blunder capped the 76ers’ spoiled bid to complete a series sweep of the Knicks.

Jalen Brunson helps Knicks sink 76ers

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / January 24

Grizzlies reveal extent of Ja Morant's latest injury

The Memphis Grizzlies star will now be sidelined again for the foreseeable future.

Saddiq Bey, Pelicans break losing streaks vs. Grizzlies

Pelicans' Zion Williamson is losing a notable endorsement line

Giannis Antetokounmpo out weeks as Bucks drama mounts

Nets guard Cam Thomas got benched for stat padding

Joel Embiid's costly mistake dooms 76ers in their loss to the Knicks

Kings coach benches all of his starters — and it works

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Giannis Antetokounmpo out 4-6 weeks as Bucks drama mounts

Antetokounmpo is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a right calf strain, delivering a crushing setback to a team already in freefall.

Julian Strawther nets 20 points to help shorthanded Nuggets get by Bucks

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NBA 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 24

Kings coach benches all of his starters — and it works

Kings coach Doug Christie had seen enough.

Donovan Mitchell pours in 33 points as Cavaliers top Kings

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NBA 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 23

Five NBA players who could change teams at the trade deadline

Here are five players likely to change teams before the deadline of Feb. 5.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's frustration with Bucks at 'all-time high'

Giannis puts Bucks teammates on blast

Antetokounmpo curiously leaves game amid drama with Bucks

Warriors mulling Jonathan Kuminga trade for former Golden State All-Star

Tyrese Haliburton pulls an unusual move amid Pacers-Thunder rematch

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / January 23

Devin Booker exits with ankle problem on poor injury night for Suns

In the same game in which his teammate Jalen Green was ruled out after just four minutes due to hamstring tightness, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker appeared to suffer a right ankle injury, tweets Gerald Bourguet of Suns After Dark.

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / January 23

LeBron James dismisses Jeanie Buss report: 'I don't really care'

ESPN’s report, written by Baxter Holmes, cited several specific moments or incidents over the years that allegedly irked Buss.

Rich Paul offers unexpected response to report about LeBron, Buss

Could LeBron take an unexpected path with his NBA future?

JJ Redick took shot at Lakers' roster

Suns' Dillon Brooks calls LeBron old on huge stream with Agent 00

Devin Booker exits with ankle problem on poor injury night for Suns

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the NBA players to record multiple 30-point triple-doubles in their career can you name in eight minutes?

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / January 23

Could LeBron James take an unexpected path with his NBA future?

LeBron James has been facing an uncertain long-term future with the Los Angeles Lakers since he exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, but that does not necessarily mean a divorce is inevitable.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / January 23

Suns’ Jalen Green exits Friday's game with hamstring tightness

Suns guard Jalen Green checked out of Friday’s game in Atlanta after just four minutes of playing time.

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / January 22

Giannis Antetokounmpo puts Bucks teammates on blast

For the third time in four games, the Milwaukee Bucks endured a blowout defeat when they suffered a 122-102 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.

Two teams no longer involved in trade talks for Mavericks' Anthony Davis

Nic Claxton's losing streak against Knicks hits three years

Mike Brown sent message to Knicks front office ahead of trade deadline

Jonathan Kuminga suffers ankle and knee injuries, still wants trade

How will the Warriors move forward from Jimmy Butler injury?