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Who should play on opening night?

Traditionally, opening night consists of two games, one of which features the defending NBA champions, who receive their championship rings and raise their banner against a notable foe. Based on that premise, our NBA.com staff dishes out their picks for who they'd like to see face off on the first night of the NBA season.

NBA.com Staff

Our dream Christmas Day matchups

A marquee date on the NBA's schedule, Christmas Day has recently consisted of a five-game slate of must-see matchups. From the league's best teams to its biggest stars and the best rivalries, you can count on the Christmas Day schedule to have it all. Ahead of the official release of the NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff shares a few matchups they'd like to see take place on Christmas Day.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: NBA Finals 2022 predictions

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

Nets sign Kevin Durant to reported 4-year, $198M extension

The Nets made another longterm investment in Durant, fresh off leading Team USA to a gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Report: KD plans to sign four-year extension with Nets

Kevin Durant plans to sign a four-year, $198 million extension with the Nets once he becomes eligible, per his longtime manager Rich Kleiman.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Dinwiddie traded as part of 5-team deal

The 28-year-old guard reportedly will join Washington as part of a five-team trade.

NBA.com Staff

Instant analysis of reported draft night deals

As the offseason officially gets underway with the 2021 NBA Draft, a number of teams are engaging in deals that involve both picks and players. Below, find reports and analysis from each of the reported deals.

NBA.com Staff

Who owns the most picks in the NBA Draft?

11 teams in the 2021 NBA Draft own three or more picks. Who owns the most draft selections? Below find more on each of the 10 teams that will make three or more selections in the upcoming NBA Draft.

NBA.com Staff

Luka Doncic, Candace Parker highlight NBA 2K22 cover athletes

NBA 2K22 reveals its five cover athletes on Wednesday afternoon. Four of them will be first-timers including WNBA star Candace Parker, who will make history as the series' first female cover athlete.

Jacob Camenker

2022 NBA title odds released; Raptors rank 16th

Even though a champion is yet to be crowned in 2021, the odds have been released for the 2022 NBA title. The Brooklyn Nets lead the way, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors and LA Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

Why Nets' James Harden was detained, rapper Lil Baby arrested in Paris

James Harden was "not arrested nor placed in custody" on Thursday, Paris police said, but he was briefly stopped.

Jacob Camenker

Kevin Durant fires back after Scottie Pippen comments on Nets star's playoff run, LeBron James comparisons

It was only a matter of time before someone tagged Durant, who is always active with his Twitter fingers.

Jordan Greer

NBA free agency rumors: Spencer Dinwiddie declines player option, 'unlikely' to re-sign with Nets

Dinwiddie averaged 20.6 points, 6.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game in his last full season with Brooklyn.

Jordan Greer

Nets' guide to 2021 NBA Draft

The Nets' season came to a close in heartbreaking fashion, falling to the Bucks in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Brooklyn will now shift its focus to an offseason with a couple of pressing decisions to contend again next year.

Kyle Irving

Nets' Kevin Durant joining Team USA for Tokyo Olympics after Game 7 loss vs. Bucks, report says

Kevin Durant may not be playing for an NBA title in 2021, but he reportedly will be competing for an Olympic medal with Team USA.

Jacob Camenker

Nash proud of team's fight despite Game 7 loss

While Steve Nash and the Big 3-led Nets would have liked to contend for a championship, they came up short in the Conference Semifinals. Nonetheless, their Hall of Fame coach spoke glowingly of their effort and fight in a season that was full of injuries and other adversities.

Yash Matange

KD blames 'big-ass foot' for Game 7 loss

Kevin Durant thought he had a 3-point make and a game-winning shot. Instead, he found out that his foot was on the line.

Jacob Camenker

Bucks survive KD's heroics in Game 7, advance to East finals

Kevin Durant tried to will the Nets to a victory, but ultimately, Giannis Antekounmpo and the Bucks won Game 7. They're headed to the Eastern Conference finals.

Jacob Camenker

Tucker finally gets over hump in battle with KD

When the Milwaukee Bucks acquired P.J. Tucker via trade, this was exactly what they envisioned. A hard nosed defender who would be willing to lay it all on the line in a seven-game series. In the latest battle, in a long standing and enthralling rivalry, Tucker's team finally came away with the win.

Kane Pitman

Record-breaking numbers from Nets-Bucks Game 7 classic

A contest to go into the history books, Game 7 of the entertaining Nets-Bucks Conference Semifinals series broke plenty of NBA records and etched its place in the history books on multiple fronts.

Yash Matange

Monster game from Giannis lifts Bucks in Game 7

Game 7 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets was an instant classic. Behind a huge 40-point night from Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks outlast the Nets in overtime to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Kane Pitman

Twitter reactions to epic Bucks-Nets Game 7 thriller

The game, a classic, had fellow NBA players and former league greats reacting to the exhilarating game.

Yash Matange

Game 7 fast facts for Nets-Bucks

The 2021 Conference Semifinals series is the fourth time the Bucks and Nets have faced-off in the postseason history but they have never matched-up in a Game 7. That said, take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7s in the past.

Yash Matange

Kyrie Irving injury update: Will Nets star play in Game 7 vs. Bucks?

Here are the latest updates on Irving ahead of Saturday's Game 7.

Jordan Greer

KD, Giannis or Harden: Who has most on line in Game 7?

Which NBA superstar has the most on the line Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals?

Bill Bender

James Harden appeared to be extremely annoyed with Giannis Antetokounmpo's free throw routine

Antetokounmpo has been called for multiple 10-second violations this postseason.

Jordan Greer

KD, Nets excited for Game 7 back at home

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton combined for 68 points and the Bucks ran away with the fastbreak differential of 26-4 a huge factor in a game that saw the Nets come close multiple times.

Yash Matange

Bucks cornerstones embark on 2nd career Game 7

The Milwaukee Bucks are in the midst of their fourth straight postseason run, but for Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the connection runs far longer than that. Through a multitude of franchise changes, the pair have been a constant across eight seasons as teammates.

Kane Pitman

Middleton, Giannis come up big to force Game 7

It wasn't without fourth quarter tension, but the Milwaukee Bucks have managed to force a Game 7. In a battle that felt eerily similar to Game 5, Milwaukee were composed down the stretch behind Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo, as the series heads to Brooklyn for a decider.

Kane Pitman

Middleton gives Bucks steadying force they need in Game 6 win

With the Bucks facing elimination, Middleton delivered his best performance of the postseason, totaling 38 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five steals in Milwaukee's 104-89 win.

Jordan Greer

Nets injury updates: Will James Harden, Kyrie Irving play in Game 6 vs. Bucks?

Are James Harden and Kyrie Irving playing in Nets vs. Bucks Game 6? Steve Nash provided updates on the Brooklyn stars as the team looks to clinch the series in six Thursday night.

Jacob Camenker

Should Giannis take on the Durant assignment?

A talking point after Game 5 between the Bucks and Nets was why P.J. Tucker was the one defending Kevin Durant down the stretch as opposed to Giannis Antetokounmpo. There might not be anyone in the world who can stop Durant right now, but is Antetokounmpo actually Milwaukee's best shot?

Scott Rafferty

What to watch: Nets look to advance past Bucks in Gm. 6

After a performance for the record books from Kevin Durant pulled them through in Game 5, the Nets have a chance to wrap things up in Game 6 in Milwaukee. Will they take care of business or will the Bucks force a Game 7, ensuring home teams remain undefeated in this Eastern Conference Semifinals?

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The latest on Kyrie's ankle injury

The Nets announced that Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for Game 6 of Brooklyn's second-round series with the Bucks. Below, we've got you covered with everything we know about the severity of the injury.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Twitter roasts Reggie Miller for suggesting Nets sit Kevin Durant, James Harden in Game 6 vs. Bucks

Reggie Miller had a particularly hot take about Kevin Durant, James Harden and the Nets on Tuesday night. Twitter made sure to let him know that his idea was a terrible one.

Jacob Camenker

Steve Nash is pulling the right strings vs. Bucks

The Nets came away with a massive victory in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead over the Bucks behind an all-time performance from Kevin Durant, but head coach Steve Nash's willingness to let his star player play the full 48 minutes of the game was one of his many decisions that helped lead Brooklyn to the series-altering win.

Kyle Irving

Steve Nash hugging Kevin Durant becomes latest, greatest NBA meme sensation

Durant had a historic performance in Game 5 and Nash let Durant know as much with a big-time hug. NBA Twitter loved every second of it.

Joe Rivera

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants 'challenge' of guarding Kevin Durant after Game 5 domination

After seeing Durant go off for 49 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and two blocks in Game 5, Giannis Antetokounmpo called the 11-time All-Star one of the "best scorers to ever play the game."

Jordan Greer

Nets' Kevin Durant on James Harden playing vs. Bucks with hamstring injury: 'It inspired me'

Harden didn't exactly fill up the Game 5 box score on Tuesday night, but his impact went beyond the numbers.

Jordan Greer

Charles Barkley rips Bucks after 'embarrassing' Game 5 loss vs. Nets: 'That was awful basketball'

"Man, I am so mad right now because they got a bunch of really good guys, and they play dumb," Barkley said.

Jordan Greer

CJ McCollum wonders why Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't defend Kevin Durant in Bucks' Game 5 loss

Durant torched P.J. Tucker and Khris Middleton down the stretch of the Nets' come-from-behind win, but he was rarely matched up with Antetokounmpo.

Jordan Greer

Bucks' second-half collapse vs. Nets went well beyond KD's heroics

The Bucks' struggles went beyond just being witnesses to a historic performance from Durant.

Edward Sutelan

NBA players react to Kevin Durant's historic playoff performance

Durant delivered a historic playoff performance in the Nets' 114-108 win, totaling 49 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and two blocks.

Jordan Greer

Did we just witness KD's greatest game?

Given the stakes, Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks is certainly Kevin Durant's greatest playoff performance. However, this isn't the first time the two-time Finals MVP has showed out in the postseason.

Yash Matange

📊 The numbers behind Durant's historic Game 5

Durant played all 48 minutes in a monstrous Game 5, etching his name in the NBA record books, with arguably the best playoff performance of his career.

Benyam Kidane

NBA family reacts to KD's superhuman Game 5

LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Draymond Green - NBA players, past and present took to Twitter to share their reactions to Durant's 49-point triple-double that led the Nets a huge comeback win in Game 5.

Yash Matange

KD masterclass leads Nets to Game 5 comeback win

Kevin Durant's unreal 49-point triple-double propels the Nets to a 114-108 win after they were down by as many as 17. The win gives Brooklyn a 3-2 series lead with Game 6 back in Milwaukee.

Yash Matange

Harden (hamstring) available for Game 5

The Nets have listed James Harden from available for Game 5 of their second-round series with the Bucks. Here's everything we know about the injury the three-time scoring champion is dealing with.

Scott Rafferty

Nets injury updates: Will James Harden, Kyrie Irving play in Game 5 vs. Bucks?

Here are the latest updates on Harden and Irving ahead of Tuesday's Game 5.

Jordan Greer

Is it time for Bucks to unleash Giannis at center?

The Bucks took control of Game 4 with a 16-2 run in the second quarter that helped them flip an eight-point deficit into a six-point lead. The secret to their success? Going small with Giannis Antetokounmpo at center. It's not something we've seen much this season, but is that about to change?

Scott Rafferty

What to watch: Nets, Bucks look to take 3-2 series lead

With the series tied at 2-2, a lot is at stake in the pivotal Game 5. Can the Nets rally behind Kevin Durant and overcome their injuries or will the Bucks ride their momentum?

Yash Matange

Kyrie Irving injury update: Nets guard ruled out of Game 5 vs. Bucks with sprained ankle

Irving landed awkwardly on his right ankle in the second quarter of Game 4.

Joe Rivera

How long is Kyrie Irving out? Nets guard ruled out of Game 5; no timeline for return vs. Bucks

Irving turned his ankle in a pretty gruesome Game 4 injury, and more tests on Monday determined that he's not ready to go for Game 5.

Joe Rivera

Davis implies Irving's ankle injury a result of basketball karma

Davis had some things to say after Kyrie Irving's unfortunate ankle injury.

Joe Rivera

This is why Bucks got Tucker

P.J. Tucker held Kevin Durant to nine points on 25 percent shooting as his primary defender as the Bucks turned up the physicality on the defensive end in Game 4.

Benyam Kidane

Bucks flex defensive muscle in impressive Game 4 win

The Bucks, who were led by 34 points and 12 rebounds from two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, held the Nets under 100 points for the second consecutive game, a defensive performance that was fuelled by the physicality and toughness of midseason acquisition P.J. Tucker. The series now heads back to Brooklyn tied at two games apiece.

Gilbert McGregor

Kyrie Irving crossover sent Thanasis Antetokounmpo into another galaxy; Twitter reacts

Kyrie Irving, the Ankletaker, is spotted again.

Joe Rivera

What to watch: Bucks look to even series in Game 4

After a gutsy win in Game 3, the Bucks will look to even the series up before things shift back to Brooklyn, where the Nets have yet to lose this postseason.

Gilbert McGregor

Three ways Antetokounmpo should attack Nets' defense

How can the Bucks truly unleash "The Greek Freak" against the Nets?

Jordan Greer

Nets injury updates: Will James Harden, Jeff Green play in Game 4 vs. Bucks?

Here are the latest updates on Harden and Green ahead of Game 4.

Jordan Greer

Kevin Durant's bodyguard rushed the court to break up KD's scrum with P.J. Tucker

If you mess with Kevin Durant, you face the wrath of his bodyguard — even if you're on the court.

Jacob Camenker

NBA Twitter roasts Bruce Brown for taking late shots for Nets

Bruce Brown elected to take two of the last three shots for the Nets in their loss to the Bucks and Twitter had a good time joking about his decision.

Jacob Camenker

Bucks hang on against Nets in Game 3

It wasn't pretty, but all the Milwaukee Bucks needed was a win and they got it in Game 3. Behind big performances from Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee survived to pull out the 86-83 win on their home floor.

Kane Pitman

Bucks grab Game 3 from Nets; now the real challenge begins

Milwaukee can't expect to truly compete with Brooklyn by relying on inconsistent execution and outlier shooting performances from its opponent.

Jordan Greer

Middleton downplays big bounce-back Game 3 performance

After averaging 15.0 points in the first two games, going 13-of-43 (30-.2 percent) from the field, Middleton finished strong in Game 3 with a game-high 35 points on 12-of-25 shooting from the field and a playoff career-high 15 rebounds..

Yash Matange

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo called for 10-second violation on free throw against Nets

Antetokounmpo has drawn attention for his slow pace when shooting free throws.

Edward Sutelan

Nets injury updates: Will James Harden, Jeff Green play in Game 3 vs. Bucks?

Here are the latest updates on Harden and Green ahead of Thursday's Game 3.

Jordan Greer

How Bucks can get back on track

The Nets cruised to an eight point win in Game 1 and blew the Bucks out by 39 points in Game 2. Heading into Game 3 in Milwaukee, our NBA.com Staff weighs in on what the Bucks need to do to get back on track in the series.

NBA.com Staff

How the Nets became an NBA title contender

The Nets have come a long way in two years. Their transformation to an NBA superteam began during the 2019 offseason and culminated with this year's James Harden and Blake Griffin acquisitions.

Jacob Camenker

Charles Barkley is rooting against Nets during NBA playoffs: 'I'm not a fan of super teams'

Whether you love him or hate him, Charles Barkley never leaves any doubt as to where he stands — and that includes his feelings on the Nets.

Jordan Greer

Have the Nets solved Giannis?

Everyone knew that if the Nets contained the two-time league MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo, their chances of advancing to the Conference Finals would greatly increase. What comes as a surprise is that Blake Griffin is central to Brooklyn's impressive plan to slow the Greek Freak down and eliminate the Bucks.

Scott Rafferty

NBA says no to Nets' scoreboard clock during Giannis FTs

The NBA has put a stop to one of the ways that the Nets were trolling Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Jacob Camenker

Kevin Durant calls out ESPN's Jay Williams: 'A f—ing lie'

Nets forward Kevin Durant and ESPN analyst Jay Williams apparently have beef after Durant called a story that Williams told about him "a f—ing lie."

Jacob Camenker

Soundsystem: What can the Bucks do to make this a series?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

Siri disses Bucks when asked score vs. Nets

Apple's virtual assistant doesn't hold back when asked the score to the Nets-Bucks game.

Zac Al-Khateeb

How long is James Harden out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Nets guard

Here's everything we know about James Harden's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Tom Gatto

Twitter roasts Bucks' Giannis, Budenholzer

The Bucks put together a severely lackluster effort in the first half of their game against the Nets on Monday. Twitter, naturally, responded.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Nash discusses KD's high-efficiency play

"It's really hard to tell the difference," Nash said postgame on how close the 2014 league MVP looks to pre-injury KD. Durant scored a super-efficient game-high 32 as the Nets led by as many as 49 in Game 2 before cruising to a 125-86 victory.

Yash Matange

KD, Nets blitz Bucks to take 2-0 lead

The Brooklyn Nets remain scary. Kevin Durant poured in 32 points and Kyrie Irving added 22 as the Nets blew the game out in the first quarter and never looked back on their way to a 2-0 lead.

Kane Pitman

Giannis speaks on series shifting to Milwaukee

The Bucks find themselves down 0-2 after a lacklustre performance agains the Nets, slumping to their second-largest defeat in franchise playoff history.

Benyam Kidane

The most pivotal lineups of the second round

Trying to predict how a team's game plan will change in the second round of the playoffs can be impossible. For all eight of those teams, analyzing a specific lineup can be the key to seeing that bigger picture.

Matthew Blum

Injury update: James Harden to miss Game 2

Brooklyn's Big 3 won't be in action against Milwaukee, and James Harden will be sitting out the Nets-Bucks game with an injury he picked up in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoff series.

Jacob Camenker

Nets are unguardable even without Harden

The Nets lost James Harden early in Game 1 due to a hamstring injury, but it didn't stop them from cruising to a victory over the Bucks behind the play of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. More than anything, it was a reminder of how dominant the Nets have been offensively all season long with two of their three All-Stars on the court.

Scott Rafferty

Harden (hamstring) ruled out for Game 2

James Harden suffered a right hamstring injury 43 seconds into Brooklyn's Game 1 win over Milwaukee and did not return.

Scott Rafferty

Griffin stepping up as Nets X-factor

Griffin turned in a strong performance on both ends in Game 1 with 18 points and 14 rebounds as the Nets take a 1-0 series lead with a 115-107 win over the Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

Irving, Durant power Nets to Game 1 win

Despite losing James Harden to a hamstring injury in the first minute of the game, the Brooklyn Nets overpowered the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1, 115-107 to take a 1-0 series lead.

Benyam Kidane

Harden suffers hamstring injury in Game 1

Harden, who missed 21 games this season with a hamstring injury, exited the game just 43 seconds into the contest.

Benyam Kidane

Harden leaves early, other Nets pick up the slack

The guard went to the locker room less than a minute into the contest. Brooklyn still rolled to a comfortable win over Milwaukee in Game 1.

Tom Gatto

KD's back to being most unguardable player in the league

Kevin Durant is back to doing what he does best: terrorizing opposing defences and scoring with ease. Averaging 32.6 points per game on 50-50-90 shooting splits, Durant has shaken off any signs of rust and once again looks like the most unstoppable bucket-getter in the NBA.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Will winner of Nets-Bucks reach NBA Finals?

The Nets have defeated the Celtics in five games, advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2014. Awaiting them is Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, who walked through their first-round matchup in four games, setting the stage for one of the best series the 2021 NBA Playoffs will have to offer.

Kyle Irving

Stats looming large over Bucks-Nets showdown

There's a reason why many believe whoever emerges victorious from the second round series between the Bucks and Nets will win it all this season. In a matchup that has all the makings of a classic, there are five particular stats that loom large.

Scott Rafferty

Fantasy draft: KD, Giannis or Harden No. 1?

Ahead of the second-round series between the Bucks and Nets, two members our of NBA.com Staff held a draft featuring players from the two heavyweight teams. Should Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo go No. 1? In what order will Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday go? Here are the results.

Scott Rafferty

Nets pull away late to advance past Celtics

The Brooklyn Nets fought off a scrappy Boston Celtics team to advance to the second round. A strong fourth quarter helped the Nets pull away late and now sets up a meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kane Pitman

KD relishing matchup with Giannis

The two former MVPs headline a star-studded second round clash in the Eastern Conference as two of the premier forwards in the game go toe-to-toe.

Benyam Kidane

Bucks vs. Nets predictions, picks, schedule & more

Everything you need to know about the Bucks and Nets before their conference semifinal series in the 2021 NBA playoffs.

Jordan Greer

Video of Kyrie Irving stomping on Celtics logo sparks NBA Twitter debate over 'classless act'

After the Nets beat the Celtics, Kyrie Irving appeared to intentionally stomp on Boston's logo. Here's how people are reacting to that video.

Jacob Camenker

Garnett criticizes Irving for stomping Celtics logo

Garnett called out the former Celtic for stomping on the Lucky the Leprechaun logo in postgame.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Celtics fan charged with felony in Kyrie Irving incident

Boston police charged Cole Buckley, a 21-year-old Celtics fan, with a felony after he was accused of throwing a water bottle at star Nets guard Kyrie Irving during Game 4 on Sunday.

Jacob Camenker

NBA players sound off on fan behavior during playoffs: 'It's just too much'

After a Celtics fan threw a water bottle at Kyrie Irving, the Nets star spoke on poor fan behavior that has occurred across the league along with his teammate, Kevin Durant.

Jacob Camenker

What to watch in Tuesday's Game 5s

The NBA Playoffs continue with a trio of Game 5s on Tuesday, including two pivotal meetings in the Western Conference while the Nets look to advance past the first round.

Gilbert McGregor

The key to Brooklyn's potent offence

James Harden dished out a playoff career-high 18 assists as the Brooklyn Nets cruised to a 3-1 series lead over the Boston Celtics.

Benyam Kidane

Kyrie nearly struck by water bottle: 'We don't get treated like we have rights'

The Brooklyn guard was leaving the court after his team had taken a 3-1 lead in its best-of-seven first-round playoff series. TD Garden later announced a "guest" was arrested and was facing a lifetime ban from the arena.

Tom Gatto

Fan arrested for throwing water bottle at Irving

"We will support and provide assistance to Boston Police as this incident is under review," a TD Garden spokesperson said in a statement. "We have zero tolerance for violations of our guest code of conduct, and the guest is subject to a lifetime ban from TD Garden."

Yash Matange

Brooklyn's Big 3 dominates in Game 4 win

The Brooklyn Nets cruised in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead over the Boston Celtics. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden were dominant in the blow out win over the shorthanded Celtics.

Kane Pitman

What to watch for in Sunday's games

The playoffs roll on with four games on Sunday, with the Knicks, Celtics and Suns all desperately looking to square the ledger in pivotal Game 4's. With so much on the line, NBA.com gets you set with what to look for on what is sure to be an enthralling day of hoops.

Kane Pitman

Revisiting why Kyrie Irving left Celtics for Nets

Kyrie Irving said before the 2018-19 season that he was going to stay with the Celtics. That didn't end up happening. Here's why.

Jacob Camenker

Celtics' Jaylen Brown delivers thoughtful statement about Kyrie Irving's comments, racism in Boston

After the Nets' Game 2 win on Tuesday, Irving told reporters that he was hoping to avoid any "belligerence or racism" from fans.

Jordan Greer

Celtics' Stevens on Tatum's historic 50-point game: 'He's special'

"He just has a unique ability to score the ball, to slither through seams, to find angles to score," Stevens said.

Jordan Greer

Tatum drops 50, leads Celtics to comeback win

After shooting a combined 9-of-32 in the first two games of the series, Jayson Tatum caught fire in Game 3, dropping a playoff career-high 50 points to lead the Celtics to a 125-119 win.

Benyam Kidane

Celtics injury updates: Will Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker play in Game 3 vs. Nets?

The Celtics are facing what is essentially a must-win game at TD Garden, and that means Tatum and Walker will need to step up and carry the scoring load.

Jordan Greer

Marcus Smart immediately contradicts Danny Ainge's comments about Kyrie Irving, racism

Danny Ainge was evidently surprised that Kyrie Irving alleged "subtle racism" among Boston fans. The Celtics' GM said that he has "never heard that" from any Celtics player. Apparently, he didn't ask Marcus Smart.

Jacob Camenker

What to watch in Friday's Game 3s

There are a trio of Game 3s to look forward to on Friday, including a must-win contest for the Clippers as their first-round series with the Mavericks shifts to Dallas. Here's what to keep an eye on in each game.

Scott Rafferty

Kyrie Irving hopes to avoid 'subtle racism' from Celtics fans in return to Boston

Kyrie Irving called out Boston sports fans before the Nets-Celtics series moves to the city for Games 3 and 4 of their NBA playoff series. He said that he's hoping for no "subtle racism" and that the teams can "keep it strictly basketball."

Jacob Camenker

Red-hot Harris relishing playing alongside big three

How do you slow down the Brooklyn Nets when it's option four that is pouring it on? The Boston Celtics weren't able to answer that question in Game 2, with Joe Harris scorching the nets to help his team to a 2-0 advantage in the first round series.

Kane Pitman

Nets overpower Celtics to take 2-0 lead

The Nets Big 3 combined for 61 points, while Joe Harris had the hot hand from deep, knocking down seven 3-pointers as they cruised to a 130-108 win over the Boston Celtics.

Benyam Kidane

Tatum injury update: Eye 'looks pretty swollen'

Tatum went down early in the third quarter of Tuesday night's Game 2 after being accidentally poked in the eye by Brooklyn star Kevin Durant.

Jordan Greer

What to watch for: Tuesday's trio of Game 2s

The 2021 NBA Playoffs continue with a trio of Game 2s. The Celtics and Lakers look to steal one on the road to even things up while the Clippers look to get back on track after losing home court advantage in Game 1.

Gilbert McGregor

Nash: "We didn't play well offensively"

It wasn't a perfect performance form the Brooklyn Nets in game one, but it hardly mattered, as the star-studded lineup pulled away from the Boston Celtics to win by double-digits. Head coach Steve Nash feels there is plenty of room for improvement with the Nets, in a scary thought for the rest of the league.

Kane Pitman

Durant powers Nets to game one win

The Brooklyn Nets had to overcome some shaky first half shooting to surge to a big game one win over the Boston Celtics. Kevin Durant led all scorers with 32 points as Brooklyn's offensive versatility became to much to handle for the Celtics down the stretch.

Kane Pitman

Preview: Can Celtics keep up with Nets Big 3?

The reward for the Celtics claiming the No. 7 seed in the East by winning their Play-In Game? A matchup against the powerhouse Nets. Can Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker produce enough firepower to keep up with Brooklyn's Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden?

Kyle Irving

Six most interesting storylines entering the playoffs

The NBA Playoffs are here! Well, almost. There are still two Play-In games remaining that will determine which teams get the No. 8 seed in both conferences, headlined by a rematch between the Warriors and Grizzlies. That should set the tone for a postseason that has no shortage of storylines.

Scott Rafferty

Complete guide to the first round

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 first round.

NBA.com Staff

Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, May 22 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

NBA.com Staff

Kyrie joins NBA's all-time 50-40-90 club

Kyrie Irving's shooting splits for this season through 54 games this season of 50.6 percent from the field, 40.2 percent from 3-point range and 92.2 percent from the charity stripe - are all career-highs while his points per game average of 26.9 ranks in the league's top 10.

Yash Matange

How Saturday's results impact the playoff picture

The race for seeding continues to take shape, with Sunday's six-game slate causing plenty of movement in the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

How did Harden look in his first game back?

Playing limited minutes, James Harden showed no signs of rust in the Nets' 128-116 win over the Spurs, their third in a row.

Benyam Kidane

Nets injury updates: Will James Harden, Kyrie Irving play vs. Spurs?

Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving have only played in seven games together since Harden joined the Nets in January.

Jordan Greer

Highlights, scores from Wednesday's action

The Lakers kept their chances of avoiding the Play-In Tournament alive, while the Blazers and Mavericks edge closer to securing their playoff spots. Catch up on Wednesday's games below.

NBA.com Staff

Kyrie suffers facial contusion vs. Bulls

Irving exited the Nets' game against the Bulls in the third quarter after an inadvertent elbow from Nikola Vucevic.

Benyam Kidane

Harden set to return from injury

James Harden's progress from a hamstring injury has been slow, but the former MVP is on the cusp of return, with reports suggesting he will be a game time decision against San Antonio.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, scores from Tuesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Tuesday's 11-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

KD & Kyrie power Nets to thrilling comeback

After trailing by as many as 21 points, the Nets roared home in the second half to snap their four-game losing streak.

No panic in Brooklyn as Harden watch continues

The Brooklyn Nets have dropped four straight, prompting calming messaging out of the locker room. A fearsome roster when healthy, the title fancy at least has some legitimate concerns as the playoffs draw near.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

With seven NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, there was plenty on the line including a battle in Los Angeles between the Lakers and Clippers. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered below for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Nets' Kyrie Irving hit with another fine for 'repeated refusal' to speak the media

This is the second fine he's earned a fine in the 2020-21 season.

Joe Rivera

Bucks roll Nets again behind 36 for Giannis

The regular season series has been claimed by Milwaukee, with the Bucks rolling in the fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets for the second time in three days. 82 points combined from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday sparked the big win for the Bucks.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

Seven games on Tuesday night, included a re-match of the classic game from two nights ago between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA.com Staff

Fact or Fiction on Bucks' championship aspirations

The Bucks are coming off of one of their biggest wins of the season as they try and make one last push for their third-consecutive No. 1 seed heading into the NBA Playoffs. Our NBA.com Staff plays a game of "Fact or Fiction" to discuss the pressing topics surrounding a potential deep playoff run by Milwaukee.

NBA.com Staff

Watch out: Giannis is getting comfortable from midrange

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 49 points in Milwaukee's win over Brooklyn. Most impressive of all was how the two-time MVP did it, as 13 of his 21 field goals came outside of the restricted area.

Scott Rafferty

What did we learn in showdown between Durant and Giannis?

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant both returned from one-game absences ahead of this marquee matchup between the Bucks and Nets and it did not disappoint. Antetokounmpo went for 49 points while Durant went for 42 points in a heavyweight battle between two of the best teams in the league.

Kyle Irving

Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

There were eight games on the slate for Sunday with several games that held playoff implications. Tune in for the final scores from headliners like Nets-Bucks, Celtics-Blazers, Heat-Hornets and Raptors-Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Lillard, Blazers build momentum with third straight win

Breaking a 11-game season-high streak, Lillard scored at least 30 points for the first time since April 2 as the Trail Blazers beat the Nets 128-109 in Brooklyn for the third straight victory — all coming with an average winning margin of 20.3 points.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a battle between the Suns and Jazz, as well as the return of LeBron James. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Unstoppable KD dominating with ease

Kevin Durant has suffered through an injury interrupted season thus far, but when he has been on the floor, the Nets have looked unstoppable. In just his third game back, Durant exploded for 42-points in the latest reminder that he is the games most dominant offensive force.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

The NBA season continues with six games on Thursday night. We've got you covered below with final scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Nets' supporting cast downs Raptors with tough road stretch ahead

The Raptors held Kevin Durant to 17 points and Kyrie Irving to just nine points, but Jeff Green and Blake Griffin stepped up to give the Nets the victory. Toronto couldn't overcome cold shooting nights from Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet, lacking the firepower to keep up with Brooklyn's depth.

Kyle Irving

Highlights, top performers Tuesday's action

Just six games around the NBA tonight, but there was plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Nets become first in East to clinch playoff berth

The Nets are heading back to the postseason for a third-consecutive year, only this time, they'll be doing it as one of the top seeds in the Eastern Conference. While there's plenty left to play for, have a look at why this moment is Made to Chill…

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary: Nets supporting cast takes care of Raptors

The Raptors did a solid job defending Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but the rest of the Nets' roster did their job to come away with a win. As a result of the victory, Brooklyn becomes the first Eastern Conference team to clinch a playoff spot.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Brutal stretch begins for Raptors

Fresh off of a crucial win, the Raptors are right back in action as they host the East's No. 1 seed before embarking on a rough four-game trip out West.

Scott Rafferty

Irving's one-of-a-kind wizardry in three plays

Nets star guard Kyrie Irving is a magician on the court, that is well documented by now. His ball-on-a-string handles, tough-shot-making ability and feathery touch on layups and floaters often has viewers befuddled and lost in the artistry that is one of the most unique styles of play the game has ever seen.

Kyle Irving

How did Durant look in his first game back?

All-Star forward Kevin Durant missed a total of 26 games from February to April due to a hamstring injury. Once he finally returned to play, he appeared in four games before suffering a thigh contusion that would force him to miss another three contests. Returning to action sooner than expected, the four-time scoring champion picked up right where he left off to help lead the Nets past the Suns.

Kyle Irving

Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

There were seven games of NBA action with plenty of storylines to follow in a big matchup between the Celtics and Hornets, Kevin Durant's return for the Nets versus the Suns and other games with playoff implications like Grizzlies-Blazers and Bucks-Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

Durant set to return vs. Suns

The team announced on Saturday that Kevin Durant was probable to return to action versus the Suns after missing three games with a left thigh contusion. On Sunday, it was confirmed that Durant is set to make his return.

Gilbert McGregor

Nets take top spot in the East

It took until the final seconds, but the Brooklyn Nets have secured top spot in the Eastern Conference, holding off the Boston Celtics down the stretch with some clutch free-throw shooting.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

Seven games on the Friday night slate, with a host of teams in action that find themselves in a fight for Play-In Tournament seeding.

NBA.com Staff

Raptors' star power shines through in win over Nets

The Raptors finally had their core group back in the lineup together and what a difference it made. Behind 27 points from Pascal Siakam and 25 points from OG Anunoby, Toronto was able to counterpunch a near-triple-double from Kyrie Irving to hold off the Nets and pick up a victory.

Kyle Irving

Boucher to receive MRI on knee injury

Chris Boucher left Wednesday's game against the Nets with a knee injury after landing awkwardly going for a rebound. He did not return to the contest and after the game, head coach Nick Nurse told the media he will receive an MRI to determine the severity of the injury.

Kyle Irving

Running diary: Raptors stars show out to defeat Nets

What a difference having all of your best players makes. Despite a slow start, the Raptors core group of Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet stepped up big to make a major second-half comeback to defeat the Nets.

Kyle Irving

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!

NBA.com Staff

Is it time to worry about the Nets?

The Nets revealed this week that James Harden is out indefinitely following a setback during his rehabilitation for a strained right hamstring. How concerned should they be that their three All-Stars have barely played together as we enter the final month of the season? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.

NBA.com Staff

James Harden injury update: Nets star out indefinitely after suffering setback in hamstring rehab

The nine-time All-Star experienced the setback during an on-court rehab session Monday.

Jordan Greer

Preview: Raptors host Nets to close homestand

The Raptors close their five-game homestand with a matchup against the Nets. The Raptors enter the contest still in the mix for the Play-In Tournament, trailing the Bulls for the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference standings by half a game.

Scott Rafferty

Shorthanded Nets hand Zion, Pelicans key loss

Irving scored 24 of his 32 in the second half as the seven Nets scored in double figures in the 134-129 victory. With this loss, their fourth straight, New Orleans slump to a record of 25-33 and are running out of time to make a run for a play-in spot in the West.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed five-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Harden (hamstring) sidelined indefinitely

“We’re back to square one. He will be back when he’s back. It might be the playoffs. It might be sooner,” Nets head coach Steve Nash said.

Benyam Kidane

NBA Cloth Talk: Signature shoes, PEs and new endorsements

Welcome into another edition of NBA Cloth Talk, where we delve into all things style in the league. This time around, surrounding the official debut of Zion Williamson's first signature shoe with Jordan Brand, we're talking about stars around that league who have their own signature model. We also dive into some of the NBA's newest sneaker brand ambassadors and highlight a handful of Canadians like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray who have recently made a splash in sneaker culture.

Gilbert McGregor

Bam Adebayo's defense on Kyrie Irving was even more impressive than his game-winning shot

Adebayo found himself guarding Irving in isolation situations throughout the game, including on the Nets' final offensive possession.

Jordan Greer

Embiid has become a midrange assassin

Joel Embiid has long been one of the league's most dominant post scorers, but his evolution into an elite midrange shooter adds a wrinkle to his game that makes him practically unguardable out of the low block.

Scott Rafferty

Durant exits Heat game with thigh contusion

Kevin Durant suffered the injury in the opening minutes of the game after scoring eight quick points. Brooklyn's All-Star forward has missed 33 of the team's 57 games this season.

Gilbert McGregor

Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

With a month remaining until the league's Play-In Tournament, the NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate and a few marquee matchups. We've got you covered with the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Kevin Durant injury update: Nets star ruled out vs. Heat after suffering thigh contusion

During the first quarter of Sunday's game between Brooklyn and Miami, Durant's thigh appeared to make contact with Trevor Ariza's knee on a drive to the basket.

Jordan Greer

NBA players react to Nets' LaMarcus Aldridge announcing retirement: 'Congratulations on an amazing career'

Aldridge stunned the NBA community on Thursday morning when he announced his retirement, but the Nets' center has a very good reason to walk away from the league after 15 years.

Jordan Greer

Why did LaMarcus Aldridge retire from NBA? Nets center explains sudden decision to walk away

After 15 years and nearly 20,000 points, Aldridge is calling it a career.

Jordan Greer

Aldridge announces retirement from NBA

LaMarcus Aldridge revealed in a letter that he played his last game with an irregular heartbeat. While he says he's feeling better now, he wrote that it was "one of the scariest things I've experienced" and that it's time to "put my health and family first."

Scott Rafferty

76ers survive Nets comeback, clinch tiebreaker

Despite the Nets late charge which made things interesting, Philadelphia won 123-117 to take sole possession of the top seed in the East with a 38-17 record and, more importantly, clinched the tiebreaker with the Nets by winning the season-series 2-1.

Yash Matange

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

Why Shannon Sharpe blocked Kevin Durant on Twitter after fake quote controversy

Seems easier to just own up to an apology.

Joe Rivera

The best of Tuesday’s action

With just over a month left in the regular season, the schedule rolled on with a seven-game slate and a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from another busy day of action.

NBA.com Staff

Kevin Durant calls out Shannon Sharpe for using fake quote: 'Gullible fans will believe it'

Sharpe was referencing a fake quote that has been floating around the Twittersphere for quite some time.

Jordan Greer

Nets at Timberwolves rescheduled to Tuesday

Monday's game between the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves was postponed in light of the tragic events in the Minneapolis area over the weekend. That game has been rescheduled to Tuesday at 3 p.m. CT.

Official Release

NBA postpones Nets at Timberwolves

The National Basketball Association announced today that in light of the tragic events in the Minneapolis area yesterday, Monday's (ET) game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center has been postponed.

Official Release

Highlights & top performers from Saturday's action

Saturday served up an action-packed seven-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, highlights and more from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Nets' Kyrie Irving, Lakers' Dennis Schroder ejected after heated exchange

When asked by ESPN's Rachel Nichols about the conversation between Irving and Schroder, Nets coach Steve Nash said he had "no idea" what happened.

Jordan Greer

Irving, Schroder ejected in 3rd quarter

Kyrie Irving and Dennis Schroder both received double technicals early in the third quarter, earning their first career ejections.

NBA.com Staff

KD's perfect return in Brooklyn's big win

The Brooklyn Nets continue to roll with a blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans sparked by the return of Kevin Durant.

Kane Pitman

Wednesday's recap

Kevin Durant made a perfect return, the Knicks lost another heartbreaker and the Suns and Jazz played out a classic. Catch up on a busy night around the association with the scores, news and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

Nets injury updates: Will Kevin Durant, James Harden play vs. Pelicans?

Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving have only played in seven games together since Harden joined the Nets in January.

Jordan Greer

Harden to miss time with hamstring injury

The Nets announced that James Harden underwent an MRI that revealed a right hamstring strain and he will be re-evaluated in 10 days.

Gilbert McGregor

#NBATopShotThis: Kyrie's absurd lefty finish

Two defenders, falling away from the basket, switching to his left hand mid-air.....Kyrie Irving makes the toughest of shots look effortless for tonight's Top Shot Play of the Night.

Benyam Kidane

Monday's highlights & top performers

There were seven games to look forward to on Monday, including a matchup between the league-leading Jazz and surging Mavericks. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's highlights & top performers

There were seven games to look forward to on Sunday, including Rajon Rondo's debut with the Clippers. Follow along for the final scores, stats, highlights and scores from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

MVP Ladder: Jokic cements himself as front-runner

Joel Embiid and LeBron James have dominated the MVP conversation for much of the season, but injuries to both of them has opened the door for Nikola Jokic to take over the top spot, as well as other movement in the top five.

Scott Rafferty

Aldridge impresses in Nets debut

In his debut, his first game suiting up in a month, Aldridge finished with 11 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and two steals in the Nets' wire-to-wire 111-89 win. His addition along with Griffin has taken the Nets from just a top-heavy team to an extremely deep team that has the potential to play in different ways.

Yash Matange

Thursay's highlights & top performers

With the play-in tournament just over a month away, the race for playoff seeding is heating up. A seven game slate on Thursday saw a number of those teams jostling for positions meet in an exciting night of hoops around the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

Why Kevin Durant, James Harden are sitting out Nets vs. Hornets game

Nets star Kyrie Irving will be available Thursday, but he won't be joined by the other members of Brooklyn's "Big Three."

Jordan Greer

What the Nets can expect from Aldridge

The Nets strike again, picking up another former All-Star on the buyout market in LaMarcus Aldridge. Aldridge brings even more star power to an already star-studded team, but what can the Nets expect from him at this stage of his career?

Scott Rafferty

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

From Andre Drummond's debut to game-winning performances from Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Edwards, there was no shortage of big storylines from Wednesday's 10-game slate. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

Harden is playing mind games with defenders

James Harden isn't the only player in the NBA who can score from floater range and throw perfectly-timed alley-oops, but there might not be anyone who blends the two as well as he does, making him an almost impossible cover when he steps foot in the paint.

Scott Rafferty

NBA trade rumors: Warriors rejected Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie-for-Kelly Oubre offer

Both Oubre (unrestricted) and Dinwiddie (player option) can hit free agency this summer.

Jordan Greer

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