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Antetokounmpo's 20-assist triple-double rescues Bucks against 76ers

Giannis Antetokounmpo's 20-assist triple-double rescues Bucks against 76ers

It only took Giannis Antetokounmpo 27 minutes and 28 seconds to notch his eighth triple-double of the season Thursday night. The Bucks needed his huge game to make a 17-point comeback against the 76ers.

Reason for Doc Rivers' early exit from game revealed
Paolo Banchero's second-half surge should worry East contenders
Ja Morant does another gun gesture during game despite scrutiny
Sixers star guard expected to miss rest of season
Memphis Grizzlies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3
Ja Morant does another gun gesture during game despite scrutiny

Ja Morant does another gun gesture during game despite scrutiny

Morant hit a three-pointer in the first quarter and promptly flashed a shotgun gesture.

Should NBA ban gun celebration to avoid backlash?
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / April 3
Banchero's second-half surge should worry East contenders

Paolo Banchero's second-half surge should worry East contenders

The Orlando Magic have struggled offensively for most of the season. Since the All-Star break, Paolo Banchero has hardly struggled at all.

Clippers beat Magic in battle of two of NBA's best defenses
Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The 'NBA lottery era Rookie of the Year' quiz
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '2023-24 points-per-game leaders by NBA team' quiz

The '2023-24 points-per-game leaders by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their NBA team's in points-per-game in the 2023-24 season can you name in five minutes?

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / April 3
NBA-best Thunder have a chance to get even better

NBA-best Thunder have a chance to get even better

The Thunder are poised to follow up a deep playoff run with picking and choosing in a deep 2025 draft.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Michael Jordan mark with elite scoring run
Significant precedent will be broken if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't win MVP
10 dramatic NBA predictions: Who's dreaming of Lakers in Finals?
Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The '2012 Oklahoma City Thunder Finals-losing team' quiz
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / April 3
Is the Timberwolves’ second-half improvement a mirage?

Is the Timberwolves’ second-half improvement a mirage?

Do the Timberwolves have what it takes to compete against the NBA's best?

Nikola Jokic's 61-point triple-double isn't enough to beat Timberwolves
Fans all said the same thing about insane Nuggets-Timberwolves 2OT game
Wolves aim to bolster playoff positioning against Nets
20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game
The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 3
10 dramatic NBA predictions: Who's dreaming of Lakers in Finals?

10 dramatic NBA predictions: Who's dreaming of Lakers in Finals?

The NBA is always full of drama, and this season is no different. 

JJ Redick criticizes NBA Most Improved Player Award, dismisses Austin Reaves’ chances
NBA-best Thunder have a major opportunity to get even better
Is the Timberwolves’ second-half improvement a mirage?
One surprising rookie who could end up among the best from the 2024 class
Significant precedent will be broken if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't win MVP
NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / April 3
NBA legend Reggie Miller sends heartfelt message to Mark Jackson

NBA legend Reggie Miller sends heartfelt message to Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson got a special message from legend Reggie Miller.

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 3
Should NBA ban gun celebration to avoid backlash?

Should NBA ban gun celebration to avoid backlash?

The NBA is reportedly investigating Buddy Hield and Ja Morant for making gun gestures at each other during the final seconds of Tuesday's Warriors-Grizzlies contest.

Ja Morant has cryptic social media post amid latest controversy
Ja Morant should have given Taylor Jenkins some patience before shocking firing
NBA GM doesn’t think Grizzlies can win with Ja Morant: ‘He is always hurt’
20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game
The 'No. 2 NBA draft picks in the Lottery Era' quiz
Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / April 3
One surprising rookie who could end up among the best from the 2024 class

One surprising rookie who could end up among the best from the 2024 class

One member of the 2024 rookie class has experienced an unsteady rookie season, posting numbers that reflect that. But he could end up being one of the best players from his draft class.

Coby White lifts Bulls to a play-in tournament berth
20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game
The '25-point, 14-rebound, 11-assist NBA triple-doubles' quiz
Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / April 3
Hawks' defensive star emerging as legitimate two-way threat

Hawks' defensive star emerging as legitimate two-way threat

Dyson Daniels’ defensive dominance has been a defining storyline of the Atlanta Hawks’ season. But the standout defender is starting to become a threat on the other end of the floor, too.

Dyson Daniels, Draymond Green named Defensive Players of the Month
Hawks’ postseason plot thickens after home loss to Blazers
20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game
The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 3
Spurs the ideal spot for Kevin Durant to finish his career

Spurs the ideal spot for Kevin Durant to finish his career

Kevin Durant and the Suns will reportedly jointly work on finding the 15-time All-Star a new home this offseason. Here's why that home should be San Antonio.

Report reveals one reason for Kevin Durant's frustration with Suns HC
Report: Kevin Durant ‘open’ to Suns return despite whirlwind of season
Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The '30-point game leaders of the NBA Three-Point Era' quiz
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 3
JJ Redick criticizes NBA Most Improved Player Award

JJ Redick criticizes NBA Most Improved Player Award, dismisses Austin Reaves’ chances

As the 2024-25 NBA regular season draws to a close, the race for the league’s end-of-season awards is intensifying. Lakers coach JJ Redick is not a fan of what one of those awards has become.

Lakers' Gabe Vincent making an impact after disastrous start to season
20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game
The '2021-22 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / April 3
Lack of Nikola Jokic appreciation exposes NBA media bias

Lack of Nikola Jokic appreciation exposes NBA media bias

It's time to start treating Jokic like the all-time great he is.

NBA makes decision regarding Celtics star Jayson Tatum
Joel Embiid had 'tension' with 76ers?
Jazz's Elijah Harkless named NBAGL Most Improved Player
Hawks' defensive star emerging as legitimate two-way threat
Spurs the ideal spot for Kevin Durant to finish his career
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker / April 3
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Michael Jordan mark with elite scoring run

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Michael Jordan mark with elite scoring run

SGA has entered elite company with his latest game scoring at least 20 points.

Rest assured, the Thunder have a strong case to chase 70 wins
Significant precedent will be broken if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't win MVP
Dominant Thunder break NBA record, eye more NBA history
Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The 'Active NBA players with the most 20-point games in a season' quiz
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / April 3
Significant precedent will be broken if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't win MVP

Significant precedent will be broken if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't win MVP

The criteria for winning NBA MVP aren't set in stone. But if Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't win the award this year, a significant precedent will be broken.

Rest assured, the Thunder have a strong case to chase 70 wins
Dominant Thunder break NBA record, eye more NBA history
Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The 'Active NBA players with the most 20-point games in a season' quiz
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 2
Carmelo Anthony to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Carmelo Anthony to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony has reportedly been notified that he has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and will be part of the 2025 class.

Watch: Melo's best moments
This nasty stat shows the true worth of new Hall of Famer Anthony
LeBron James had great reaction to Anthony HOF announcement
Anthony says he wants to buy one team
After election of Anthony, who's next for Basketball Hall of Fame?
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / April 3
Watch: Anthony Davis has first clutch moment with Mavericks

Watch: Anthony Davis has first clutch moment with Mavericks

Anthony Davis had, perhaps, his best game as a Dallas Maverick on Wednesday night.

Rockets clinch playoff spot and division, but have tough road ahead
Watch: Rockets' Dillon Brooks gets technical foul for kicking opponent
Wizards bench starters in fourth quarter but beat Kings anyway
Erik Spoelstra makes painful admission about trio of Celtics stars
Every record Nuggets' Nikola Jokic broke with 61-point triple-double
NBA announces finalists for two awards: Steph Curry, Kyrie Irving among them
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / April 2
76ers provide big update on Joel Embiid's latest injury

76ers provide big update on Joel Embiid's latest injury

A new update has surfaced about the former MVP's latest injury.

Zion Williamson reportedly making notable change to improve health
Big update on Damian Lillard emerges amid blood clot
Suns get positive Bradley Beal news
Ja Morant has cryptic social media post amid latest controversy
Tale of two MVPs: How NBA history was altered on April 1
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '60 points in an NBA game' quiz

The '60 points in an NBA game' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 38 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / April 2
Rockets clinch playoff spot and Southwest Division, but have tough road ahead

Rockets clinch playoff spot and Southwest Division, but have tough road ahead

In blowing out the Jazz, 143-105, on Wednesday, the Rockets earned their 50th win of the 2024-25 season and locked in a top-six playoff seed in the Western Conference.

Watch: Rockets' Dillon Brooks gets technical foul for kicking opponent
NBA announces finalists for two awards: Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving among the players
Wizards bench starters in fourth quarter but beat Kings anyway
Erik Spoelstra makes painful admission about trio of Celtics stars
Every record Nikola Jokic broke with 61-point triple-double
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 2
Loss to Cavaliers proves Knicks are not a top team in East

Loss to Cavaliers may prove Knicks are a tier below top teams in East

The New York Knicks are one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. They're just not the Boston Celtics or Cleveland Cavaliers.

Landry Shamet’s recent scoring gives Knicks the bench firepower they lacked
Kevin Durant has 'mutual interest' with Eastern Conference contender
Wizards bench starters in fourth quarter but beat Kings anyway
The 'NBA three-point era 24 point, 11 rebounds-per-game seasons' quiz
20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2
Mavericks' Anthony Davis exits game with another injury

Mavericks' Anthony Davis exits game with another injury

Anthony Davis got injured in his first game with the Dallas Mavericks, and now he has gotten injured in his fifth game with the Dallas Mavericks as well.

Fan goes viral for chanting ‘Fire Nico’ right in Mavericks GM’s face
20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game
The '10-block triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 2
Wizards bench starters in fourth quarter but beat Kings anyway

Wizards bench starters in fourth quarter but beat Kings anyway

Facing a team with three of the NBA's youngest players that benched three starters in the fourth quarter, the struggling Sacramento Kings still couldn't get a win.

Wizards sent unusual gift to awards voters on behalf of Alex Sarr
20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2
Big update emerges about Damian Lillard amid blood clot

Big update emerges about Damian Lillard amid blood clot

Damian Lillard appears to be making some rather remarkable progress from his blood-clotting issue.

Bucks use franchise-record shooting night to snap four-game losing skid
Bucks look to complete season sweep of 76ers
Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The 'NBA three-point contest winners' quiz

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