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On YouTubeNBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Players under the most pressure to perform in the NBA playoffs
Playoff games simply matter more. And in the NBA, a player's legacy is often wrapped up in how they perform when the lights are the brightest and the intensity is at its peak. So with the NBA postseason about to get underway, these are the star players who are under the most pressure to perform.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / April 15
LaMelo Ball's honeymoon period with Hornets is over
During his five-year NBA career, Ball hasn't been criticized for failing to guide the Hornets to the playoffs — at least not as much as other top-three picks.
WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15
Angel Reese sends message to new teammate amid reunion on Sky
Chicago Sky standout Angel Reese sounds more than ready to get back on the court alongside her former LSU teammate Hailey Van Lith. The Sky had the 10th and 11th picks in the first round of Monday’s WNBA Draft.
The 'Leading scorer from every 65+ win team in NBA history' quiz
How many of the players to have the most points per game on an NBA team that won 65 or more regular season games can you name in five minutes?
Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / April 16
Warriors benefit from yet another postseason ankle sprain
The Memphis Grizzlies rallied to cut a 20-point deficit to a single point. Then Ja Morant landed on Buddy Hield's foot.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16
Can Magic keep up their stingy three-point defense against Celtics?
The Orlando Magic earned the East's No. 7 seed in the playoffs by throttling the Atlanta Hawks' three-point shooting on Tuesday night. Now their stellar three-point defense faces its biggest test in the first round.
The 'Active 20-point-per-game NBA seasons leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players who have averaged 20 points-per-game or more in at least five seasons can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Watch: Ja Morant passes to himself off the backboard
Technically, Ja Morant's second-quarter basket in the play-in game was an offensive rebound, but in spirit, it was an assist to himself.
Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / April 15
NBA insider implores Suns move on from Kevin Durant in offseason
When the Suns traded for Kevin Durant midway through the 2023 season, they envisioned him helping the franchise contend for a championship. Following another failed attempt at achieving this goal, one insider believes it's time for the organization to move on from the former MVP.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Watch: Trae Young ejected in Hawks' blowout play-in loss
The Orlando Magic frustrated Trae Young all night. When he took it out on the officials, he got tossed with 4:47 to go.
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / April 15
Longtime NBA analyst shows strong interest in Nuggets coaching job
One analyst didn't hide his interest in become the next Nuggets coach.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 15
Kentucky star Otega Oweh makes big announcement about his future
Kentucky is set to lose several key players for the second consecutive offseason, and yet another Wildcats star is now one step closer to leaving Lexington.
The 'Active NBA players with 100-block seasons' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to record 100 or more blocks in a single season can you name in six five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Jrue Holiday weighs in on Bradley Beal discourse amid Suns HC firing
After failing to make the postseason, the Phoenix Suns decided to part ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer. As developments of what led to his departure start to trickle out, Jrue Holiday finds himself having to weigh in on the situation.
The 'Most 40-point games since the NBA/ABA merger' quiz
How many of the players with to score at least 40 points in a game on at least 30 occasions in their career since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976 can you name in five minutes?
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / April 15
Hawks' path out of annual mediocrity includes moving off Trae Young
Since a promising run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021, the Hawks have been relegated to mediocrity.
The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz
Since its inception in 1997, the WNBA has seen 28 draft picks go first overall, counting the inaugural season's Elite draft, which selected already graduated players who had already been playing professionally on other American teams or overseas. How many of these 28 players can you name?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
10 truths about the play-in, first round of NBA playoffs
The NBA regular season was spectacular and drama filled, but don’t get too nostalgic because the playoffs are going to take things up another level. As you prepare for the play-in and first round, here are 10 truths to know.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 15
Pelicans expected to hire Hall of Famer as head of basketball ops
A Hall of Famer as a player, he began his front office career in 2000 as Detroit’s president of basketball operations.
T.J. Warren News / Yardbarker / April 15
Top G League performances weren't enough for this veteran's NBA return
Despite T.J. Warren's production, efficiency and accolades, an NBA call-up never came.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Top storylines for each Eastern Conference play-in series
Let's look at some storylines hovering over each Eastern Conference play-in game.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Kings down Mac McClung-led Magic to win G League Finals
The Stockton Kings capped off a dominant 2024-25 campaign by clinching their first-ever NBA G League Championship on Monday night, defeating the Osceola Magic in a hard-fought Game 3.
Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15
Big news surfaces about possible Kevin Durant trade
The Suns entertained trade offers for Durant at the deadline in February, but they were reportedly asking for a massive haul in return.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 15
Luka Doncic is obvious answer to 'face of the NBA' question
Doncic, 26, checks every box the league needs in its next top star.
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