Three ways Bogdanovic changes the Bucks

According to multiple reports, the Bucks are set to acquire Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Kings in a sign-and-trade. Bogdanovic is entering only his fourth season in the NBA, but he's shown enough to believe he can make a big difference to the Bucks.

Soundsystem Live: The Bucks go all-in, will the Nets get Harden?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA on this week's LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem!

Report: Bucks make big splash with trade for Holiday

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Pelicans will receive George Hill, Eric Bledsoe and multiple draft picks (including multiple swaps) in exchange.

Report: Bogdanovic headlines Kings, Bucks sign-and-trade deal

According to the ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Kings will also ship Justin James to Milwaukee in exchange for the trio of Donte Divincenzo. Ersan Ilyasova and DJ Wilson.

On This Date: Rookie Jennings drops 55 on Warriors

Jennings became only the ninth player in NBA history to record a 50-point game as a rookie, joining the likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Allen Iverson.

Ripple effects of Oladipo's reported commitment to Pacers

Victor Oladipo was looming as one of the more interesting All-Star players on the trade market this offseason. With his commitment to the Indiana Pacers being reported, what does that mean for the rest of the NBA?

Bucks' Brown agrees to settlement over arrest

City Attorney Tearman Spencer is recommending the payment plus an admission that Brown’s constitutional rights were violated.

On This Date: The second-longest game ever

The quintuple-overtime contest is the second-longest game of all-time and the longest in the shot-clock era. Dale Ellis of the Seattle SuperSonics went off for a career-high and set an NBA record with his playing time.

Best free agent defenders

So often the focus when looking at free agency is on the offensive end. With that in mind, who are the best options on the defensive side of the floor among the 2020 free agents?

Bucks free agency options

This offseason has long loomed as a critical one for the Milwaukee Bucks with Giannis Antetokounmpo eligible to sign a super max extension. After a disappointing playoff exit, what can the Bucks look to do in free agency?

Free agent destinations for Dragic

The second-best point guard available in the free agent class, Dragic should receive a lot of interest around the league if he doesn't re-sign with the Heat. Which teams make the most sense for the one-time All-Star?

Trade destinations for Jrue Holiday

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Pelicans are "openly discussing" Jrue Holiday in trade talks. Which teams should make a move for the one-time All-Star?

LeBron sought guidance from Obama during NBA boycott

On a recent episode of HBO's "The Shop: Uninterrupted", LeBron James revealed how former President Barack Obama helped the players navigate their protests to help bring meaningful changes.

On this date: Bogut makes NBA debut

After being selected with pick No.1 in the 2005 NBA Draft, Australian big man Andrew Bogut made his debut for the Milwaukee Bucks. In an impressive road win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Bogut got the start and put up a strong performance to begin his professional career.

The 2005 Andrew Bogut scouting report

What led to the Milwaukee Bucks selecting Andrew Bogut with the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft? Here's what the scouts were saying about the talented Aussie centre ahead of draft day.

Disney developing movie on Giannis' inspiring journey

Giannis Antetokounmpo's meteoric rise from an unknown basketball prospect in Greece to the NBA's Most Valuable Player is getting the Hollywood treatment.

MVP odds revealed for 2020-21 season

Doncic is coming off of a dominant season that saw him earn his first All-Star, his first All-NBA First Team selection and finish fourth in MVP voting behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and James Harden.

Bucks enter critical offseason

After a second straight playoff exit short of the NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks are feeling the pressure with a franchise altering decision looming for Giannis Antetokounmpo. With that in mind, let's check in on the status of the Bucks cap sheet heading into free agency.

Who is the best duo in the NBA?

In a time where big threes have more or less taken a back seat, we've entered the era of the modern-day duo, where no two pairs are alike. With that in mind, I've ranked the 15 best duos from the 2019-20 season, taking the regular season and playoffs into account.

Who should trade for CP3?

Chris Paul and the Thunder had a great 2019-20, but both sides might be looking to move on this offseason. We asked our NBA.com Staff who should make the move for the future Hall of Famer.

OTD: KAJ begins legendary NBA career in 1969

In 1969, Abdul-Jabbar began his Hall of Fame NBA career as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. Read on more on his debut, his career and other notable events from NBA history on October 18th.

Kentucky blue runs deep in NBA Playoffs

Headlined by one of the most intriguing matchups of the 2020 NBA Finals in Anthony Davis versus Bam Adebayo, the University of Kentucky was well-represented in a record-setting 2020 NBA Playoffs for Big Blue Nation.

LeBron's still The King

In Year 17, LeBron James is leading the charge of the Lakers 2020 postseason run, again putting his reign on top into perspective. As each challenger to the throne arises, we’re offered the chance to appreciate LeBron's longevity.

Giannis has entered rarefied air

In being named Most Valuable Player for the 2019-20 season, Antetokounmpo becomes the third player in NBA history to win both MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season, joining Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon. At 25 years old, the legend of Giannis is only beginning.

Giannis named MVP of the 2019-20 season

Antetokounmpo becomes just the third player in NBA history to be named MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season, joining Michael Jordan (1988) and Hakeem Olajuwon (1994).

All-NBA teams announced

Unanimous selections Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are joined by James Harden, Anthony Davis and 21-year-old Luka Doncic on the First Team. The 24-year-old Simmons earns All-NBA honours for the first time in his three-year career.

What's next for the Bucks?

After another dominant regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks fell short in the postseason. What's next for a franchise in search of their first title since 1971?

Giannis shuts down trade talk: 'That's not happening'

Following the Milwaukee Bucks' second-round exit at the hands of the Miami Heat, Giannis Antetokoumpo re-affirmed his commitment to the franchise.

Are the Heat title contenders?

As the Heat move on, we break down their outlook for the remainder of the postseason and beyond, including their chances to win a title this year and their standing as an Eastern Conference power for years to come.

NBA announces 2019-20 All-Defensive Teams

Defensive Player of the Year, Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines the 2019-20 All-Defensive First Team, alongside, Rudy Gobert, Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons, and Marcus Smart.

Giannis (ankle) out for Game 5

After re-aggravating his sprained ankle in Game 4, Antetokounpmo has been ruled out for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Bucks trail the Heat 3-1 in the series.

Butler on Game 4: 'We relaxed a little bit''

The Miami Heat let a golden opportunity slip in Game 4, with the Bucks grinding out a 118-115 overtime win, without Giannis Antetokounmpo for the second half.

Middleton comes up clutch in OT thriller

After reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo exited the game due to re-aggravating his ankle injury, All-Star Khris Middleton scored 30 of his game-high 36 points in the second half of the thrilling win. Milwaukee avoids a sweep and will look to again extend its season in Game 5.

Giannis (ankle) out for remainder of Game 4

Giannis Antetokounmpo was a game-time decision ahead of Game 4, still feeling his ankle injury from Game 3. After going through shootaround, the All-Star forward decided to give it a go, but rolled the same ankle again in the second quarter. He will not return to the game.

Giannis (ankle) active for Game 4

Antetokounmpo sprained his right ankle in Milwaukee's Game 3 loss to Miami. He was reportedly "severely limping" when he left the arena after the game, but after going through Game 4 shootaround, the reigning MVP will take the floor with his team's season on the line.

How the Heat have shut down the Bucks

The Heat have taken a commanding 3-0 lead over a Bucks team that steamrolled their way to the best record in the league this season. Here's how they've done it.

Heat teammate says Butler best player in series

After the Miami Heat took a 3-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks, centre Meyers Leonard had high praise for Jimmy Butler, who is averaging 27.7 points on .561/.444/.825 shooting splits in the series.

Milwaukee collapse as Giannis says he could "play more"

Milwaukee collapsed in the fourth quarter to fall in a 3-0 hole against Miami. The Bucks rotations continue to be a talking point as Giannis Antetokounmpo says he could "play more".

Pressing questions following Heat's stunning comeback win

The Bucks looked like they were going to get on the board in this series before the Heat came charging back in the fourth quarter. Outscoring Milwaukee 40-13 in the final frame, Miami has taken a 3-0 series lead, putting the No. 1 seeded Bucks one game away from elimination.

Butler's clutch FTs help Heat take 2-0 lead

The Miami Heat held off the Milwaukee Bucks' late rally, as Jimmy Butler's two free throws with time expired securing a 116-114 win in Game 2.

Bucks players upset with Wisc. Legislature’s inaction

The Bucks led an NBA walkout that stopped playoff games last week to express their frustration with the shooting of Jacob Blake and acts of racial injustice.

NBA Soundsystem: Are the Bucks or Raptors in trouble?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the biggest storylines in the NBA on this LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

Butler scores 40 PTS as Heat take Game 1

Jimmy Butler exploded for a playoff career-high 40 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 115-104 win in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Previewing Tuesday's games

Playoff action continues on Tuesday as the Heat and Bucks open their highly-anticipated Conference Semifinals series and the Rockets look to close out the Thunder.

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Preview: Are the Heat built to take the Bucks down?

During the regular season, no team played the Bucks better than the Heat. How will that translate to a seven-game series?

The origins of NBPA, boycott of 1964 All-Star Game

The National Basketball Players Association didn't come from simple beginnings, as it was a lengthy fight thick-and-to improve the working conditions for the NBA players of the future. This is the story of how the NBPA was founded and how they reached their goals on a historic January night in the locker room of the Boston Garden.

NBPA, coaches and teams in support of players boycott

NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts, the NBA Coaches Association, along with teams around the league have shown full support for the players' decision to boycott Thursday's playoff games and their commitment to social justice.

Bucks players make statement after boycott

Led by Sterling Brown and George Hill, the Bucks made a statement to the media following the postponement of Game 5 against the Orlando Magic.

Bucks owners issue statement in support of players

The Milwaukee Bucks became the first NBA team to boycott a playoff game to protest social injustice.

Report: Bucks boycott game vs. Magic

The Milwaukee Bucks boycott Game 5 of NBA Playoff series to protest social injustice according to multiple reports.

Orlando Magic issue statement on postponement

The Magic issued a statement in response to their Game 5 meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks being postponed.

NBA players demand change following reported boycott

DeMar DeRozan, Kevin Love, Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray were among the NBA players to praise the Bucks for taking a stand and demand change.

Giannis named Defensive Player of the Year

Antetokounmpo is only the fifth player in NBA history to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in their careers, joining Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson and Kevin Garnett.

Middleton breaks out of slump, Bucks take Game 4

The Bucks saw Khris Middleton explode in the fourth quarter to secure a Game 4 win and take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Magic.

Kobe's kicks keep Mamba Mentality present in the bubble

Each time you turn on a game during the 2020 NBA Playoffs, you'll see at least one player donning a pair of sneakers from Kobe Bryant's signature line. From Anthony Davis to Khris Middleton to Norman Powell, Kobe's influence is felt on multiple levels – from the ground up.

Giannis dominates as Bucks regain control of series

Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a show with 35 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block. For more on the game, here are some reactions at the buzzer.

What's at stake in Sunday's 4 Game 3s?

The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continue. Here's all you need to know about the Game 3s scheduled for Sunday.

Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Tuesday, August 18 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

Giannis' BIG game helps Bucks level series 1-1

The no.1 seed Milwaukee Bucks, bounced back from a Game 1 upset loss by taking care of business in Game 2 - a 111-96 win.

What's at stake in Friday's Game 2s?

We've got another four-game slate of playoff games tipping off Friday! Can the Lakers and Bucks bounce back from their opening game defeats? Meanwhile, the Pacers and Thunder look to level their first round series'. We've got you covered with a look ahead at Friday's games.

Vucevic, Magic stun Bucks in Game 1

Nikola Vucevic and the Magic shocked the world to take a 1-0 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in their round one best-of-seven series.

Giannis is on a mission

With Milwaukee again posting the league's best record and Antetokounmpo potentially earning two prestigious end-of-season awards, the pressure is on – it's pretty much title or bust, and it all begins in the first round.

Previewing each first round series

NBA.com is your destination for complete coverage of every series from now through the end of the NBA Finals. Below, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of each series in the opening round.

Blazers & Grizzlies advance to play-in tournament

The race for the playoffs came right down to the wire, with the Blazers' win over the Nets and the Grizzlies' win over the Bucks sending them into the play-in tournament for the final spot in the post-season!

Bucks vs. Magic series preview

The top-seeded Bucks are on a mission after coming up short in the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals. Their 2020 postseason journey begins with the Magic, who hobble into the playoffs after battling injuries during the seeding games.

Giannis handed one game suspension

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been suspended one game without pay for headbutting Washington Wizards center Moritz Wagner during a stoppage in play on Aug. 11.

How play-in tournament will be decided

The Blazers, Grizzlies, Suns and Spurs each have a chance of making the Western Conference play-in tournament. Here's what will decide which teams face off for an opportunity to play the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.

How Wednesday's results impact the playoff picture

It's the last busy day of action during the seeding game schedule, with seven games on the slate and plenty left to be sorted out in the standings.

What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

Can the Phoenix Suns improve to 7-0? What will the race for the eighth seed in the West look like? Here's a rundown of the standings and everything at stake in Wednesday's seven-game slate.

How Tuesday's results impact the playoff picture

We're a week away from the opening round of NBA playoffs and there are still a few things to be sorted out in the standings. With that in mind, here's how the results from Tuesday's five-game slate impacted the standings in the Eastern and Western Conference.

Power rankings: Who's No. 1?

Now that we've seen all 22 teams take the floor at least five times at the NBA restart, we're here with our final edition of NBA Power Rankings for the 2019-20 regular season. It's been difficult to gauge what to make of some seeding game results with rest and minute restrictions among other factors. With that in mind, here are the final power rankings of the regular season.

What's at stake in Tuesday's games?

Can the Phoenix Suns improve to 6-0 and keep their playoff hopes alive? Can the Nuggets make a run for the West's No. 2 seed? Here's a rundown of the standings and all that's at stake in Tuesday's five-game slate.

Doncic's monster game gives Mavs OT win vs. Bucks

The 21-year-old Slovenian posted a league-leading 17th triple-double with 36 points, 14 rebounds, and a career-high 19 assists en route to leading the Mavericks to an entertaining 136-132 win in overtime.

How Sunday's scores impact playoff picture

10 teams took to the courts at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando with a lot to play for on Sunday. Here's how each game impacted the playoff picture.

Our end-of-season award picks

The NBA has revealed the finalists for this season's end-of-season awards. Who should take home the hardware? Our NBA.com Staff shares their picks.

Finalists revealed for end-of-season awards

Among the finalists: Giannis Antetokounmpo is up for MVP and DPOY, LeBron James is up for MVP and Nick Nurse is up for COY.

How Friday's results impacted the playoff picture

The NBA restart in Orlando continued with another six-game schedule. Every game counts and every game has an impact on the playoff picture. Take a look at what today's games meant for the standings.

What's at stake in Friday's games?

The Western Conference logjam in the middle of the pack and the race to the eighth seed are both going down to the wire, while final playoff seedings in the middle of the East are also still up in the air. There's plenty of playoff implications from Friday's six-game slate! Here's how things look ahead of the games.

Is Bam the Giannis stopper?

According to the numbers, Adebayo has had more success guarding Antetokounmpo than almost every player in the league this season. How much of that is real and how much is noise?

How Wednesday's results impacted the playoff race

Results from the six games on Wednesday had the race for the eighth seed in the West get even tighter and had a huge impact on the seedings for multiple teams. Find out below how Tuesday's results impact the playoff picture.

10 must-see games this week

Through four days of the NBA season restart, every team has played at least once and it's been entertaining, to say the least. Stay up-to-date with the biggest games to watch from second week of the seeding games at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

From potential playoff previews, to the teams finding their groove, to the teams fighting for their playoff lives, there's plenty to keep track of during yet another busy day of NBA action.

Budenholzer, Donovan earn co-coach of the year honours

The award, which is voted on by the NBA's 30 head coaches, is split as a result of a two-way tie between Budenholzer and Donovan. Toronto Raptors head coach was one vote shy of it being a three-way tie.

Defence leads Rockets past Bucks

The Houston Rockets turned up the heat on the defensive end down the stretch as they closed the game on a 16-4 run to seal an impressive 120-116 win over the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks.

How Monday's games impacted the playoff race

The playoff-like intensity is impossible to ignore as the NBA restart continued with Monday's six-game slate. Boston dealt Portland a setback in a thriller while San Antonio's playoff streak is still in play. What does it all mean for the playoff picture? We've got you covered below.

What's at stake on Monday?

Through three game-days of the NBA season restart in Orlando, all teams have played at least one seeding game. Day four will see 12 teams compete in six highly impactful games. Below, check out the standings and what's at stake during Monday's six-game slate.

DeRozan, Spurs jump in standings with win over Kings

Who moved up in the standings? Who's in danger of falling? The first full day of action at the NBA's restart has had a wide-ranging effect on the standings in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.

5 Takeaways: Giannis stars as Bucks edge out Celtics

The reigning MVP finished with 36 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists in 32 minutes as the Bucks tipped off their season restart with a 119-112 win.

Expert picks for Bucks vs. Celtics, Rockets vs. Mavs

The NBA is back with two huge games and plenty that we have our eyes on in Bucks vs. Celtics and Rockets vs. Mavericks.

Ranking the best players in season restart

Is Kawhi Leonard still the best player in the NBA? Which one of Pascal Siakam and Jayson Tatum made the top 10? Who are the biggest risers and fallers? Who are the best players who didn't make it? All that and more in our latest player rankings.

Scrimmage Roundup: Smith & Redick catch fire

Headlined by big performances from J.R. Smith, Mike Conley Jr., and JJ Redick, we've got you covered with all the news from today's scrimmage games:

Who's No. 1 ahead of the restart?

After four months without action, we're just days away from NBA games that will have an impact on the standings. Based on what we know from the first part of the season and what we've seen through early scrimmages, we're gaining an idea of just what to expect from the remainder of the season and who should come out on top.

5 takeaways from Day 4 scrimmages

Day 4 of scrimmages in Orlando gave us plenty to talk about, headlined by some big performances from Caris LeVert, Kyle Kuzma, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Scrimmage Roundup: Giannis shows no rust; Curry starts on fire

For the second consecutive day, eight teams took the floor in Orlando for their first scrimmage games. Here are a few observations from the four games, headlined by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant showing and Seth Curry's red-hot shooting performance.

Previewing Friday's scrimmages

After an entertaining Day 1, eight teams take the floor on Day 2 for their first scrimmage games. Here's a quick primer with the top storyline for each squad.

Ranking starting forward tandems at the restart

Ahead of the NBA's imminent return, we're taking a look at the starting forward tandems for all 22 teams taking the floor in Orlando.

Seeding games won't impact awards races

The league recently sent out a memo informing teams that annual performance awards, including MVP, Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year, will be based upon games played through March 11. Statistical titles, however, will be impacted by the final eight games.

NBA players, teams continue to promote social justice

Massive donations by Patty Mills and Jrue Holiday. Messages on the backs of jerseys. Even an entire 'Black Lives Matter' themed bus. As the season's restart draws nearer, players and teams continue to fight for justice and shine the spotlight on important social issues.

All-Defensive Team predictions

Could the Bucks snag four of the 10 total spots? Will Kyle Lowry snag that elusive All-D honour? And with four players for two spots at centre, who gets left out between Rudy Gobert, Joel Embiid, Brook Lopez and Marc Gasol?

Giannis: "the toughest championship you could ever win"

The reigning MVP held a conference call on Thursday during which he spoke about the pursuit of an NBA title in Orlando.

The greatest trade never talked about

The Warriors traded electricity for stability and set the wheels in motion for one of the greatest runs in NBA history.

Biggest playoff races entering the restart

When the NBA season resumes in Orlando, Florida next month, each team will play eight "seeding games" ahead of the playoffs. Eight games might not sound like much, but there's a lot that could change in those games, from where teams are seeded to which teams ultimately make the playoffs.

Are Celtics a bigger East threat than Raptors?

The defending champs may have the second-best record in the East, but that doesn't mean they're the biggest threat to take out Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Test your knowledge of Bogut's career

Where did he go to college? How many All-NBA Teams has he made? How many All-NBL Teams has he made? Who was included in the trade that brought him to Golden State? Test your knowledge of Bogut's career!

NBA's detailed plans for restart

The league distributed a 113-page handbook with details on hotels, game-day schedules and off-court accommodations. Here are the biggest key takeaways as the NBA moves closer to restarting.

Is Simmons ready to lead 76ers on a deep run?

Are the Bucks, Lakers or Clippers in the top spot? Could Aron Baynes or Patty Mills make a late push for the playoffs? Is Ben Simmons ready to lead the 76ers on a deep run?

Updated odds to win NBA title

With 22 teams set to resume the season in the coming weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers are now the betting favorite to win the NBA title in Orlando.

Lopez should be getting more DPOY love

If he doesn't win it, Brook Lopez deserves to be a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year this season on the strength of his rim protection numbers and its impact on Milwaukee's historic defence.

Giannis > Last 25 MVP winners

The reigning MVP elevates his play against good teams like no player in modern history. Why the number '51.6' debunks the narrative that he's not ready to win big.

Where is Simmons in race for DPOY?

Ben Simmons leads the NBA in steals per game, but has his untimely injury derailed his chances for winning Defensive Player of the Year?

How NBA legends performed in playoff debuts

In anticipation of Luka Doncic, as well as potentially Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, making their postseason debuts in 2020, we take a look back at how some of the league's biggest names — former and current — performed in their postseason debuts.

NBA Soundsystem LIVE: Debating All-NBA Teams

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams debate the All-NBA Teams for this season. Can LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard make the First Team? What do you do about Jayson Tatum and Pascal Siakam? What about Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo? All that and much more.

The 1960s All-Decade Team

The greatest champion. The greatest record setter. The walking triple-double. The 1960s featured some of the largest legendary figures in the history of the game. Beyond the biggest names, who else ruled the decade?

You can't tell the story of the 1970s without...

Kareem. Doctor J. Iceman. The Logo. Pistol Pete. The 1970s ushered in a new brand of basketball that marked a significant shift still felt today. These are the the defining moments from the NBA's quintessential fork-in-the-road decade.

Let's talk title contenders

With the NBA targeting a potential return to play, the focus shifts back to the hardwood as players and teams gear up for an unprecedented chase for the championship. Could the time off be what Ben Simmons needs to lead the Sixers towards title contention? How will LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard navigate a new series of circumstances in which the top three contenders no longer benefit from a home-court advantage? Here are the tiers of championship contenders as dreams of postseason play begin to take shape.

The 1980s All-Decade Team

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were the easy picks, but who else made the cut? Plus, two players from one team, but not the Lakers or Celtics?

NBA Soundsystem LIVE: Sweet 16?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams debate some of the alternative playoff formats being discussed for the NBA's potential return later this summer at Disney World.

Bucks & Raptors face-off in Gm 1 of 2019 East Finals

Fueled by a playoff career-high 29 points from Brook Lopez, the Bucks clinched Game 1 108-100. They closed the game on a 10-0 run and forced the Raptors to miss their final eight shot attempts.

Players who would have most to prove in playoffs

We still don't know if the 2020 NBA Playoffs will take place, but if they do, all eyes will be on Pascal Siakam, Russell Westbrook, Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo as they each have something to prove.

The Buck doesn't stop here

Fueled by Giannis Antetokounmpo's brilliance, the Milwaukee Bucks were rolling into the record books with one of the most dominant defensive seasons in league history. Here's the inside scoop on the X's and O's behind 2020's most dominant D!

🎥 Re-watch Giannis' first career triple-double

In what was Kobe Bryant's final game in Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a show, recording 27 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, four blocks, and three steals.

Giannis and the Bucks navigate uncertainty of 2019-20 season

The Milwaukee Bucks were on track to take the NBA's best record and subsequent home court advantage into the postseason. With the season hold, how are Giannis Antetokounmpo and the other Bucks stars handling the hiatus?

Antetokounmpo family donates 10,000 surgical masks

The Antetokounmpo brothers have come together to donate 10,000 surgical masks to an Athens neighbourhood to help with Covid-19 relief in Greece.

Current standings, Playoff Picture

Take a look at the NBA's standings as well as potential playoff pairings based on games played through March 11.

DiVincenzo is the Bucks' championship X-Factor

After an injury riddled rookie season, Donte DiVincenzo has quickly become an integral part of the Bucks rotation. In one year, the 23-year-old has gone from an intriguing prospect to a key factor in a potential Finals run.

Raptors, riddles and the Greek Freak

Kawhi Leonard's defence on the Greek Freak changed last season's Eastern Conference Finals. Would that same scheme work again on Antetokounmpo or has the reigning MVP since figured it out?

The craziest shorts in NBA history

The 2003 NBA rookie class was absolutely stacked, and yet it was a set of iconic photos of T.J Ford that have remained etched in the the memory of fans to this day.

15 must-rewatch games from 2019-20

With no live NBA action and all games from the 2019-20 season free on NBA League Pass until April 22, we give you a list of games you must rewatch from this season.

MVP Ladder: Giannis or LeBron?

With the season postponed, let's check in on where the MVP race holds, with two names well and truly ahead of the rest.

Top 10 international players this season

Members of six different countries on our NBA.com Global staff voted on the NBA's top 10 players from the rest of the world. Europe, Africa and Australia were all continents with a presence in the top 10.

Zion, Love & others pledge $100K to team's arena employees

With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down games for the next 30 days, players around the league have pledged to ensure hourly arena employees will still get paid.

Zion, Giannis among stars pledging money to help arena workers affected by coronavirus

The impact of the NBA and NHL's seasons being suspended goes beyond sports. Some players are trying to lessen some of that impact.

Antetokounmpo to donate $100K to Bucks arena staff

"It’s bigger than basketball!" Antetokounmpo tweeted. "And during this tough time I want to help the people that make my life, my family’s lives and my teammates lives easier."

A new No. 1 emerges

There was plenty of movement among the top 10 in a week that saw the L.A. Lakers earn a number of statement wins, the Toronto Raptors go perfect and the Houston Rockets fail to earn a win. Who rose? Who fell? We've got you covered with it all.

Nuggets hand Bucks third-straight loss

Missing four starters in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe and Brook Lopez, the Bucks slump to their first three-game regular-season losing streak under Mike Budenholzer.

Tuesday's scores: Hawks outlast Hornets in 2OT thriller

The Hawks held their nerve down the stretch to edge the Hornets in double-overtime, while the Nuggets held off the Giannis-less Bucks at home and the Raptors brought the Jazz's five-game win streak to an end. Catch up on all the action, right here!

Baynes stays hot; drops 24 points in win over Bucks

The trio of Ricky Rubio, Aron Baynes and Devin Booker combined for 85 points to lead the Suns to a 140-131 win over the Giannis-less Bucks.

Giannis (knee) to miss at least one more game

After sustaining the injury against the Lakers, Antetokounmpo will not play in the remaining two games of the Bucks' three-game road trip.

Recap of Monday's 11-game slate

There was no shortage of action around the NBA, with 11 games on Sunday. Catch up on all the action right here.

Giannis to undergo precautionary MRI on left knee

Antetokounmpo collided with Avery Bradley on a drive to the basket, with his leg appearing to bend awkwardly as he came down.

LeBron: Won't play without fans

NBA teams have reportedly been told to prepare for the possibility of staging games without fans, much to the dismay of LeBron James.

Saturday's scores: LeVert's triple-double gives Nets big win

Plenty of action went down on a busy 10-game slate on Saturday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

LeBron leads Lakers to win over Giannis and the Bucks

In the battle between the league's two best teams, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up a statement win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Giannis leads the pack in MVP race

Quite a lot has changed since the last time we checked in on the MVP race. The top two is the same, but there's a newcomer in the top-five and Russell Westbrook's emergence has impacted James Harden's MVP chances in a big way.

Who has the longest active postseason streak?

The San Antonio Spurs entered the 2019-20 NBA season having qualified for postseason play for 22 straight years.

Thursday's scores: Melo drops 25 PTS in win vs. Wizards

Carmelo Anthony poured in a team-high 25 points to lead the Blazers past the Wizards at home. Catch up on all the results from tonight's games here!

Giannis, Bucks rally to beat Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks move to a league-best 53-9 on the season after a 119-100 home win over the Indiana Pacers.

Predicting the top 10 players in five years

Who will be the NBA's top players five years from now? Will it be Zion or Luka? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo still reign supreme? What about Jayson Tatum, Trae Young or Ja Morant? We gazed into the crystal ball to see which of those stars will become the next faces of the NBA.

Predicting the top 10 players in five years

Who will be the NBA's top players five years from now? Will it be Zion or Luka? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo still reign supreme? What about Jayson Tatum, Trae Young or Ja Morant? We gazed into the crystal ball to see which of those stars will become the next faces of the NBA.

Heat defence overpowers Bucks

The Heat held Giannis Antetokounmpo to a season-low 13 points as the Bucks scored under 100 points for the second game in row.

Tuesday's scores: Mills scores 24 PTS, Spurs fall to Pacers

Patty Mills knocked down six 3-pointers on his way to a team-high 24 points for the Spurs in their loss to the Pacers. Catch up on all the day's results below!

Should we cool off the Heat?

The Miami Heat are 4-6 in the last ten games, a far cry from their 24-9 start to the year. Is it time to cool off on the Heat's chances at a deep playoff run?

Did the Rockets jump the Lakers?

The Rockets are rewarded for their six-game win streak while the Raptors take a slide following a winless week. A team drops out of the top-10 while a new team re-enters the league's elite group.

Monday's action: Beal stays hot vs. Warriors

As the playoff push intensifies, the NBA season rolled on with a seven-game slate. We had you covered with scores, news and the best highlights from each game.

Giannis logs first 40-20 game of his career

The reigning MVP was on a mission in Charlotte, dropping 41 points, 20 rebounds and six assists in the Bucks' 93-85 win over the Hornets.

James Harden fires back at Giannis Antetokounmpo after All-Star Draft joke

James Harden didn't think Giannis Antetokounmpo's joke about him was all that funny.

Saturday's action: Clutch D-Rose snaps Pistons losing streak

Saturday's full slate of 10 games did not disappoint as Aaron Gordon recorded his first career triple-double, Zion Williamson made history, the Clippers earned a statement win and a clutch Derrick Rose helped snap the Pistons losing streak.

Giannis, Bucks dominate Thunder

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a complete performance from start to finish as the Milwaukee Bucks cruised to win No. 51 on the season in a blow out with over Oklahoma City.

Wednesday's scores: Tatum drops 36 in Celtics win

With seven games around the NBA, there was no shortage of star performances, headlined by LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum. Catch up on all the results, right here!

Eight thoughts: Bucks outmuscle Raptors in 2nd half

The Raptors caught fire early from downtown, but couldn't keep the Bucks at bay who rallied before taking over with tough interior defence down the stretch. Only three teams in NBA history have reached 50 wins quicker than the Bucks who improve to 50-8 and are now 8-0 on the second night of back-to-backs.

Beal's career-high ends up on wrong side of history

Bradley Beal has been on a tear all season long but continues to come up short. From team results to All-Star voting, he can't catch a break. For the second-consecutive night, the Wizards star dropped a career-high in scoring in a losing effort as the Wizards fell to the Bucks.

Tuesday's scores: Clippers flex muscles vs. Grizzlies

The full-strength Clippers cruised to a 27-point win over the Grizzlies, while James Harden's 37-point night led the Rockets to their fourth-straight win. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats and highlights!

Kobe's challenge to Giannis drives MVP

"Next up: Championship”. How Kobe Bryant's challenge to Giannis Antetokounmpo motivates the reigning MVP to push forward and reach new heights.

Bucks seal fastest playoff berth since 1984

In terms of date and numbers of games, the Bucks beat the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors record for the earliest postseason ticket since 1984, when the league adopted the 16-team playoff format.

Did the 76ers crack the top 10?

The Bucks remain comfortably on top with teams like the Lakers, Raptors, Celtics and Rockets jockeying for position inside the top-five. Did the Lakers hold on to their No. 2 spot? How far did the Clippers fall after a bad loss?

Giannis, Bucks make statement vs. 76ers

The Milwaukee Bucks used a monster third quarter to blow the game open as they cruised to a 119-98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Sunday's scores: Kings stun Clippers in LA

Sunday's action included the Clippers dropping their third straight game and the fourth of their last five as the Kings stunned them at the Staples Center.

Simmons re-aggravates back injury, set for MRI

Simmons exited the game in the first quarter and did not return.

Simmons to return versus Bucks

Ben Simmons missed the 76ers' first game following the All-Star break with a minor back injury. The Aussie guard is set to return to action in Philly's big matchup against the first-place Bucks.

Friday's scores: Kings beat Grizzlies behind Barnes' 32

The NBA regular season returned and so did the dominant Milwaukee Bucks, as Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 33 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Detroit, while James Harden had 29 as Houston downed Golden State.

The Bucks are unstoppable... or are they?

They might win 70 games. They might finish with the best scoring margin in NBA history. They have a 25-year-old reigning MVP who is likely going to win it again. So why aren't the Bucks prohibitive favourites to win it all?

Four biggest storylines in the final stretch

The All-Star break has come and go leaving us with the home stretch of the NBA regular season ahead. Our NBA.com staff each selected one key storyline we're most looking forward to watching develop during the back end of the season.

Simmons among biggest risers in best players list

For the third time this season, our NBA.com Global Staff joined forces to rank the best players in the league. Ben Simmons is among the biggest risers this time, going from being ranked 25th to 15th.

Power Rankings out of the All-Star break

Power rankings are back along with the biggest questions facing all 30 teams down the stretch. Will Simmons take over for the 76ers? Who can LeBron trust late in games? And will Houston's small-ball gamble pay off? All of that plus much more!

Giannis on Kobe: 'He was the Michael Jordan of our generation'

“Growing up, he was my idol," Antetokounmpo said of Bryant. "Not just my idol, probably the whole generation’s idol."

Thursday's scores: Pacers snap 6-game skid vs. Bucks

One of the biggest games of Thursday's 11-game slate went down in Indiana where the Pacers snapped a 6-game losing streak by defeating a Bucks squad without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Tuesday's scores: Nuggets come back from 23 down vs. Spurs

In Tuesday's slate of nine games, the Nuggets come from 23 down to hand the Spurs their fifth straight loss while earlier, Spencer Dinwiddie drains a game-winner in Indiana.

Did the 76ers crack the top-10?

The Raptors have won 14 straight games and continue their surge up the standings. But was it enough to catch LeBron James and the Lakers for No. 2 in this week's Power Rankings?

Notable players being bought out or waived

Isaiah Thomas, Darren Collison and Marvin Williams are among the players reportedly available on the buyout and free agency market now that the trade deadline has come and gone.

Sunday's scores: Hield's 31 helps Kings beat Spurs

Sunday's 9-game slate was headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks picking up their 45th win, Jrue Holiday leading Zion-less Pelicans to win in Indiana and Buddy Hield handing the Spurs their 4th straight loss.

Report: Marvin Williams to sign with Bucks

Williams is a 15-year veteran who was selected with the second overall in the 2005 NBA Draft.

Giannis dominates to hand Philly 4th-straight loss

The Milwaukee Bucks make it 12 wins from their past 13 games, with a comfortable 112-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, thanks to another box office performance from Giannis Antetokunmpo.

Friday's scores: Lillard powers Blazers past Spurs

We had five games around the Association today, headlined by Bucks and 76ers, followed by the Rockets and Lakers. Catch up on all the action, right here!

Takeaways: Giannis outduels Zion

Zion Williamson vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered plenty of show-stopping highlights, but the Greek Freak had the last laugh, leading the Bucks to a 120-108 win, their 43rd of the season

Wednesday's scores: Jokic powers Nuggets past Blazers

Wednesday's four-game slate was headlined by the first meeting of Giannis Antetokokunmpo and Zion Williamson, while Nikola Jokic's monster game helped the Nuggets overcome Damian Lillard and the Blazers at home. Catch up on all of today's games, right here!

Did the Bucks or Lakers take the top spot?

Our regular format of power rankings returns this week after honouring the great Kobe Bryant last week. The Raptors have been rewarded for their win streak and the Jazz have been penalized for a winless week. Where did your favourite team end up?

Lakers honour Bryant, Lillard stars

In their first game since Kobe Bryant's death, the Los Angeles Lakers fell short against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Who were the biggest snubs from All-Star reserves?

With the NBA All-Star reserves selected, who were the players that did not get their name called that could have?

Recap: Wednesday's 8-game slate

Khris Middleton poured in a career-high 51 points to headline Wednesday's 8-game slate in the NBA! Catch up on the day's action, right here.

Creme Brûlée rises to the top as Bucks win in Paris

The Bucks didn't lead until the fourth quarter but it mattered little as Giannis Antetokounmpo once again put up a big line and Milwaukee picked up win number 40.

Will Giannis Eurostep from MVP to MIP?

Five years after Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up a fleeting display of MVP potential, the reigning MVP returns to Europe in the midst of yet another massive leap. Could he actually be the NBA's Most Improved Player?

Did the 76ers crack the top-10?

The Clippers, Heat, Nuggets and Raptors were rewarded for strong weeks while the Celtics, Rockets and Thunder have taken a slide with their struggles. Where did your favourite team land?

Sunday's scores: CP3 drops 30 in win over POR

Sunday's 11-game slate was packed with action, highlights and more. Take a look at some of the best moments from a busy day around the Association!

Giannis' historic run continues

Giannis Antetokounmpo put up another monster stat line in Brooklyn. Once again, he did it in short time, as the Milwaukee Bucks continue to put their own spin on load management.

Friday's scores: Kawhi powers Clippers past Magic

The Nuggets escaped with a thrilling OT win over the Warriors, while Kawhi Leonard continued his scoring form to lead the Clippers past the Magic. Catch up on all the day's action, right here.

Takeaways: Giannis, Kemba battle as Bucks hold off Celtics

The Bucks led by as much as 27 points in the first half of this contest but the Celtics continued to fight. Cutting it as close as four points in the fourth quarter, Boston fell just short as Kemba Walker's 40 points couldn't overcome a 32 and 17 double-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Guessing Game: Who should be an All-Star?

It's a simple concept ... we provide the stats for players and you pick which player is better. The catch? You don't know the identities until AFTER you've voted.

Wednesday's scores: Giannis scores 37 in 21 mins vs. the Knicks

In one of six games on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks improved a league-best 36-6 behind a dominating 26-point win vs. the New York Knicks at home.

Did the Lakers take the top spot?

The Bucks have held the top spot in our weekly Power Rankings since the first week of the season. Was their one slip up and a perfect week from the Lakers enough for Los Angeles to take the top spot?