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On YouTubeNBA News / Yardbarker / April 16
Heat knock Bulls out of the playoffs for third straight season
There are a few constants in life: death, taxes and the Chicago Bulls losing to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament.
Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 16
WNBA GM not expecting Caitlin Clark-like impact from Paige Bueckers
While executives do not deny that Paige Bueckers is a highly skilled prospect, they aren't bracing for her to take the league by storm like Caitlin Clark did in 2024.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 17
Mavericks defense vs. Kings moves them closer to playoff spot
General manager Nico Harrison repeatedly insisted this week that "defense wins championships." In Wednesday's play-in game in Sacramento, his Dallas Mavericks won with defense — and a heaping helping of offense.
The 'NBA playoff points leaders in the Three-Point Era' quiz
How many of the 36 players in the NBA's Three-Point Era (since 1979-80) to score at least 2,500 career points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 17
NBA notes officiating errors late in Warriors-Grizzlies game
The NBA acknowledged on Wednesday a number of officiating errors late in the Golden State Warriors' 121-116 win over the Memphis Grizzles in a Western Conference play-in game on Tuesday night.
Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / April 17
Suns' head-coaching job is a poisoned chalice
For the third summer in a row, the Phoenix Suns are looking for a new head coach. While they've attracted championship-winning coaches and paid big salaries, owner Mat Ishbia's lack of patience makes this a bad job.
Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / April 16
Bulls' play-in loss should make them regret trade-deadline decisions
The Chicago Bulls lost in the play-in tournament to the Miami Heat 109-90, and missed the playoffs for the third straight season. That should make them second-guess a move they made at the trade deadline — and one they didn't make.
Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Kyrie Irving's target return date from injury is revealed
Kyrie Irving is obviously out for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, but his 2025-26 might not be an entire wash.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16
Mavs GM makes another laughable claim about Luka Doncic trade
Harrison repeatedly defended his decision to trade Doncic.
Report reveals how Paige Bueckers is having profound 'Caitlin Clark effect' on WNBA
While it may be hard or downright impossible to replicate the "Caitlin Clark effect" that the WNBA's Indiana Fever enjoyed last year, newly minted Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is certainly close to it.
The 'Most 50-point games in NBA history' quiz
In NBA history, 28 players have scored 50 points in a game on five or more occasions. How many can you name in five minutes?
The 'Best NBA free throw shooters in 2024-25' quiz
How many of the NBA players to shot at least 87 percent from the free throw line in the 2024-25 season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16
Big bench performances lift Magic to play-in win over Hawks
After the Atlanta Hawks cut a 22-point lead to just six points after three quarters, Cole Anthony and the Orlando Magic's bench stepped up to right the ship.
Jimmy Butler News / Yardbarker / April 16
Jimmy Butler shows why Grizzlies wanted to trade for him in play-in win
After Butler requested a trade from the Miami Heat in January, the Grizzlies were reportedly very interested in adding the six-time All-Star. Butler didn't share that interest.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16
Stephen Curry takes over late to win play-in versus Grizzlies
Last time Curry and the Warriors played the Grizzlies, he scored 52 points in a wild win. Two weeks later, he scored 37 to get the Warriors into the playoffs.
Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / April 16
Warriors could be legitimate postseason threat after play-in win
Facing Houston will be a test. But if the Warriors pass it, they’ll become the team nobody in the West wants to face.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / April 16
Nico Harrison pours salt into Mavericks fan base's wounds
The fan base is still reeling from the nightmare it endured on Feb. 2 when the franchise traded away Luka Doncic.
The '10+ All-NBA selections' quiz
In NBA history, 25 NBA players have made either the first, second or third All-NBA Team 10 or more times over the course of their careers. How many of the 25 can you name in five minutes?
Jimmy Butler News / Yardbarker / April 16
Heat failed Jimmy Butler, who just needed a 'Batman'
Butler put the Heat on his back, both literally and figuratively, through his six years with the franchise.
Kevin Harlan News / Yardbarker / April 16
Kevin Harlan bemoans Grizzlies' 'calamity' in legendary call
Announcing for TNT for one final NBA playoffs, Harlan left his mark in a barn burner of a play-in game between the Warriors and Grizzlies.
Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / April 16
Where do NBA play-in stats and records go?
Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler became the first pair of teammates to combine for over 75 points, 25 free throws, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, five 3PM and four steals in the Warriors' win over the Grizzlies in the play-in tournament on Tuesday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16
Warriors' loss to Clippers could be blessing in disguise
After a play-in win Tuesday, the Warriors will draw the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.
NBA 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.
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