NBA Power Rankings: Bucks ride defense to top; Pelicans hurt by lack of depth

The Bucks and Nuggets are the leaders in their respective conferences, and they also land at the top of our latest NBA Power Rankings.

Raptors outlast Bucks behind 30-point performances from Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam

Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam each scored 30 points as the Raptors defeated the Eastern Conference-leading Bucks in Milwaukee on Saturday.

Saturday's NBA action: Blazers end Harden's streak of 40 point games

There were eight NBA games on Saturday, with some of the league's top teams and talent on display. Catch up on all the action here.

4 takeaways from a thriller between the Raptors and Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 43 points and 18 rebounds, but a balanced effort from Toronto's starters carried them to a much-needed win over the Bucks on Saturday.

Raptors overcome Antetokounmpo's 43 PTS with balanced effort

Four starters scored 20-plus points for the Raptors, with Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam leading the way with 30 each.

Can the Raptors retain their spot at the top of the East?

The Raptors are a half-game behind the Bucks for first place in the Eastern Conference. Toronto has dropped their first two games against the Bucks

Friday's action: Knicks hold on to beat Lakers at STAPLES

Follow along here for all the biggest storylines, highlights and performers from Friday's 10-game slate in the NBA.

Lopez hits seven 3s as Bucks win fourth straight

Brook Lopez connected on seven three-pointers to lead the Bucks to a big home win over the Pistons.

Tuesday's action: Nurkic records rare 5x5 game

Tuesday's five game slate features plenty of action across the league. Check back for updates throughout the night.

Which new team took over the top spot?

Did the Toronto Raptors rise or fall in this week's rankings after a 2-1 week?

Saturday's action: Kyrie leads Celtics comeback

Saturday's nine game slate features plenty of action across the league. Check back for updates throughout the night.

Giannis records triple-double, Bucks win third straight

Antetokounmpo's third triple-double of the season coupled with the team's hot night from beyond the arc pushed the Bucks past the visiting Nets.

Recapping Thursday's action

Five games on the slate Thursday with all of them delivering drama and masterful performances.

Giannis is dunking on teams like a modern-day Shaq

There's good reason why Shaquille O'Neal recently gave Giannis Antetokounmpo his famous "Superman" nickname.

Antetokounmpo continues dominance against Knicks with 31 points in win

Giannis Antetokounmpo has had the Knicks' number this season, putting up another huge stat line to lead the Bucks to victory, 112-96.

Power Rankings: Raptors take a dip

The Raptors have a losing record over their last 11 games. Have they done enough to stay inside the top 5 of this week's NBA Power Rankings?

Inside Giannis' monster Xmas debut

Giannis Antetokounmpo made his Christmas Day debut on Tuesday and didn't disappoint.

Xmas Day scores and highlights

With five blockbuster games on deck for Christmas Day, there's plenty of NBA action to keep you entertained!

Meet Knicks rookie Kevin Knox

NBA.com recently spent time with Knicks rookie Kevin Knox to talk about his rookie experience, the NBA lifestyle and his unique situation alongside two other impact rookies.

NBA Christmas games 2018: Full schedule, tipoff times, how to watch

The NBA's annual Christmas Day tradition continues with a full slate of five games, including a primetime Western Conference matchup between the Lakers and Warriors.

Who plays on 2018-19 NBA Christmas Day?

NBA Christmas Day includes five matchups highlighted by LeBron James and the Lakers versus the Golden State Warriors

Legendary performances on Christmas Day

With the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo playing this Christmas, will any of them have a scoring performance big enough to get them in the top five?

Trends to watch in each Xmas game

Can the Knicks keep Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the paint? How will the Celtics defend Joel Embiid? Will LeBron James torch the Warriors from deep?

Meet Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson

NBA.com recently spent time with Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson to talk about his rookie experience, the NBA lifestyle and his unique situation alongside two other impact rookies.

Saturday's NBA Action: Beal (40 PTS, 15 AST, 10 REB) notches first career triple-double in win

With seven games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.

NBA MVP race: Contenders closing gap on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo is still the top MVP candidate, but other stars like LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are keeping the race competitive.

Friday's NBA action: LeBron's triple-double helps Lakers snap skid

With 10 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.

Giannis scores 30, Bucks cruise past Celtics

Giannis Antetokounmpo put in a powerhouse performance against Boston, while Thon Maker drained 4-for-5 from beyond the arc.

Do the Raptors or Bucks have the edge for home court?

The Raptors are in first place in the Eastern Conference but that doesn't necessarily mean they have the inside track for home court. Here's a look at the most recent race for the 1 seed.

Wednesday's NBA action: Davis vs. Antetokounmpo and more

With 12 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association

Antetokounmpo doesn't believe he needs a super team

The Greek Freak is the lone All-Star on his team, but he's embracing that role, with the Bucks emerging as one of the NBA's best teams.

The Wolves are this week's team to watch on NBA League Pass

Minnesota's four-game schedule highlights a week full of action that airs exclusively on NBA League Pass.

Answering your questions about All-Stars, Award Predictions and more

Who is the leading candidate for MIP? What about Coach of the Year? You have questions and we have answers.

Around the NBA: Monday's top highlights, performers and storylines

James Harden led the Rockets' to their fourth-straight win, Devin Booker has the Suns rolling and Stephen Curry reached the 15,000-point milestone

Who took the No. 1 spot?

The Denver Nuggets are back on top of the Western Conference, while the Golden State Warriors have re-discovered their offensive rhythm with Steph Curry back in the lineup.

Around the League: Friday's top performers, storylines and highlights

The Warriors put on a show in the fourth quarter, Denver and OKC played out a fiery affair and the Celtics win streak continues.

Around the League: Wednesday's top performers, storylines and highlights

The Indiana Pacers proved they're going to be a force deep into the season and two of the East's best point guards put on a dazzling display.

Report: Thompson out two to four weeks with injury

Cavs forward Tristan Thompson is expected to miss at least two to four weeks with a left foot sprain.

Around the NBA: Monday's top storylines, performers and highlights

LeBron defeats Wade to take their head-to-head series, the Warriors win in Draymond Green's return and the Celtics and Pacers continue to roll

Dellavedova impresses off the bench in first game back with Cavs

Matthew Dellavedova took on the Milwaukee Bucks in his first game back, scoring 11 points off the bench.

Where did the Raptors fall? Who took their top spot?

The Warriors are rewarded for their perfect week, the Raptors slide down and the Mavericks and Celtics are on the move

Raptors drop second straight to Bucks as Lowry's struggles persist

Toronto lost their second straight game on Sunday while the Bucks remain the only NBA team without consecutive losses in 2018-19.

4 takeaways from Toronto's latest game

From Kyle Lowry's struggles to the tough road ahead, there's plenty to take away from the Raptors' second-consecutive loss.

Giannis, Bucks edge Raptors 104-99

The East's No. 1 and No. 3 seeds battle for supremacy Sunday evening at Scotiabank Arena and for the second time this season, the Bucks came out on top.

Bucks vs. Raptors: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

Two of the Eastern Conference's best teams will meet for the second time this season. Here is all the information you need to watch Bucks-Raptors.

Raptors vs. Bucks: a battle between the best of the East

The Bucks got the best of the Raptors in their first matchup this season 124-109

Is Kawhi or Giannis the MVP so far?

A month and a half into the season, who is the leader for the MVP award?

Around the NBA: Friday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Jimmy Butler and DeMar DeRozan lifted the 76ers and Spurs to big comeback wins, while the Warriors turned on the defence against the Bucks.

Report: Bucks, Cavaliers, Wizards involved in trade

John Henson, Sam Dekker, Jason Smith and several draft picks are also involved in the deal.

Can the Warriors avenge their earlier loss to the Bucks?

The last time they played, Giannis Antetokounmpo got the upper hand on Kevin Durant, outscoring him 24-17 en route to a 134-111 win for the Bucks. Stephen Curry, who left that game early with a groin injury, is back in the lineup and is coming off a 42-point game against Cleveland.

Around the League: Wednesday's top storylines, highlights and performers

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked done, then Paul George turned it on in the fourth and Steph Curry showed just how damaging he can be.

The Pistons are this week's team to watch on NBA League Pass

Detroit's tough four game schedule highlights a week full of must-see games on NBA League Pass.

Around the League: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Detroit Pistons spoiled Steph Curry's return, while Gordon Hayward looked back to his best for the Celtics in their win over the Timberwolves.

Mudiay comes up clutch as Knicks edge Bucks in thriller

It was a thriller in Madison Square Garden, with Emmanuel Mudiay putting on a show in a 136-134 win over the Bucks.

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors, Clippers keep rolling; Celtics, Jazz still slumping

For this edition of the NBA Power Rankings, we’re looking at the biggest surprises around the league, including the surging Clippers, sinking Celtics and much more.

5 players who deserve bigger roles

From Domantas Sabonis to Josh Hart, let's take a look at five players who could be of greater use to their current clubs if only given the opportunity.

When do the Raptors play on U.S national TV?

The Toronto Raptors will have 27 nationally televised games in the 2018-19 season.

Around the League: Wednesday's top storylines, performers and highlights

The Philadelphia 76ers showed just how scary they can, while in the West a star rookie shone bright and the Wolves blew an opponent away.

Around the League: Monday's top highlights, storylines and performers

The Rockets dropped their 3rd straight game despite 54 and 13 from James Harden, the Pacers beat the Jazz in Utah by 33, while KD and Klay gave the Warriors' their straight win.

The Hornets are this week's team to watch on NBA League Pass

Charlotte's four-game homestand highlights a week of exciting action airing exclusively on NBA League Pass.

NBA Players of the Week: Antetokounmpo and Harris

Antetokounmpo becomes the first player to earn this honour twice this season while this is Harris' second team earning this honour in his career

Bucks' Khris Middleton won't let newfound stardom, max-deal buzz change him

Bucks forward Khris Middleton might be the most anonymous of the NBA’s stars, but that could change quickly this season. In the meantime, he’s doing what he usually does: playing great and laying low.

Around the NBA: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Thompson's game-winner and KD's 44 give Warriors another win, Sexton knocks off the Rockets and the Bucks close out a huge fourth quarter effort

Jamal Crawford's game-winner stuns the Bucks

Devin Booker said Jamal Crawford told him what was going to happen before the game-winner.

Around the League: Today's top highlights, storylines, performers

With 14 games on today, catch up on all the action around the NBA.

Around the League: Wednesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Two of the most dominant big men battled it out in Philly, Toronto stayed atop the East thanks to Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker continued his hot streak.

Around the NBA: Monday's top highlights and storylines

Kemba Walker explodes to be the Celtics, the Clippers win their fifth straight and the Bucks beat the Nuggets in another close one

Around the NBA: Kyrie leads Celtics, Sixers perfection, AD's blitz

Kyrie Irving was at his unstoppable best against the Raptors, Philadelphia kept their home record in tact and Anthony Davis exploded against the Knicks.

NBA MVP race: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo rises above competitive crowd

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and Kyle Lowry are already worthy candidates on the NBA MVP radar.

NBA news and highlights: Lakers stay hot, Magic play spoiler and Mavs dominate

The Lakers earned their fourth-straight win while the Mavericks earned a 50-point win over the Jazz.

Is Kawhi or Giannis the best player in the East?

One way to answer the question is to compare five different parts of their games.

Toughest stretches for the Raptors this season

The Raptors are off to their best start in franchise history but is the toughest part of their schedule coming up next?

Every team should be scared of the Bucks right now

It's early, of course, but Mike Budenholzer has Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks playing a way that should terrify the rest of the NBA.

Around the League: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Harden goes for 40, the Bucks get another impressive road win and the Lakers win their third straight

League Pass Game of the Night: Bucks vs. Nuggets

Can Denver avoid losing its third straight or will Milwaukee finish its trip with a .500 record?

Around the League: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Clippers and Grizzlies picked up OT wins, the Thunder had their win streak snapped and the Lakers are back to .500

Around the League: Thursday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The OKC Thunder extended their winning streak to 7 while the Bucks blew out the Warriors by 23 points at Oracle.

Takeaways from Thunder vs. Rockets, Bucks vs. Warriors

The Thunder extend their win streak to seven games while the Bucks took it to the Warriors at Oracle

What to watch for on League Pass this week

The up-and-coming Nuggets' four games headline a week full of exciting games on NBA League Pass.

Bucks vs. Warriors: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

When, where and how to watch Bucks vs. Warriors.

Around the League: Tuesday's top highlights and performers

CJ McCollum caught fire against the Bucks, while rookies Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Miles Bridges and Trae Young impressed.

League Pass Game of the Night: Bucks vs Blazers

An All-NBA matchup between Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines the Tuesday night NBA action.

NBA Power Rankings: Bucks, Warriors start strong; Lakers, Rockets stumble early

It’s early still, but soon we’ll have a decent enough sample size to say some definitive things about players and teams around the league. Who jumped out to a fast start in Sporting News' NBA Power Rankings?

Around the League: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Giannis' big triple-double, plus Devin Booker's clutch play headlined Sunday's action.

Around the League: Thursday's top highlights, performers and storylines

From the Celtics knocking off the Bucks to De'Aaron Fox's career night and everything in between.

Celtics hit a franchise-record 24 threes in win over Bucks

The Boston Celtics hit a franchise-record 24 threes in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads rising Bucks, but Milwaukee isn't just one-man show

The undefeated Bucks look like a team that’s taken the next step, and that’s happening because they are playing a new brand of basketball. It’s working.

Why Giannis will win MVP in 2018-19

There are three reasons to believe Antetokounmpo will join Dirk Nowitzki in the history books this season.

Bucks vs. Celtics: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The 5-2 Celtics take on the 7-0 Bucks at the TD Garden on Thursday.

Montreal native Chris Boucher scores first NBA points in Raptors loss

In a play almost two years in the making, Chris Boucher recorded his first NBA points in the Raptors' 124-109 loss to the Bucks on Monday night.

Around the League: Monday's top highlights, performers and storylines

A full night of NBA action consisted of record-breaking, highlights and a few games coming down to the wire.

Bucks beat Raptors, remain undefeated

The Bucks beat the Raptors 124-109 to become the only undefeated team in the NBA at 7-0.

4 takeaways from the Raptors' first loss of the season

The Toronto Raptors lost their first game of the season 124-109

Giannis and Curry named Players of the Week

Both superstars led their team to perfect 4-0 records en route to being named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week.

Kawhi Leonard, OG Anunoby out for Raptors game against Bucks

Raptors rest their star for second time already this season.

Around the League: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Bucks remain undefeated while the Pelicans and Pistons took their first loss and the Lakers fell short against the Spurs again

Game Preview: Raptors vs Bucks

The Raptors and Bucks try to stay undefeated without their superstars in the lineup.

Around the League: Friday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Bucks, Raptors and Pelicans all remained undefeated and Kevin Durant went off in New York

Around the League: Wednesday's top highlights, storylines

Wednesday night's action had everything from Stephen Curry's 51 points in three quarters to Giannis Antetokounmpo's 30-point triple-double

Around the league: Monday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Monday's slate had nine games highlighted by two overtime thrillers in Portland and Los Angeles.

Around the league: Friday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Friday's action included a nine game slate featuring some of the league's top teams and talent.

Which team will take advantage of LeBron leaving the East?

The route to the NBA Finals in the Eastern Conference sits vacant following LeBron's move to the Los Angeles Lakers. Which team will take advantage?

Giannis, AD and DeRozan stand out in night full of NBA action

The second night of the NBA season featured a full slate of 11 games and we've got you covered with scores and the biggest highlights from the night.

What to watch for in the second night of the NBA season

There are 11 games on tap for the second night of the NBA season.

Sporting News' Top 25 Under 25: Ranking best, brightest of NBA's next generation

Before the 2018-19 season tips off, Sporting News ranked the top 25 NBA players under 25 years old. Who takes the No. 1 spot on this year's list?

Predictions for MVP, DPOY, ROY and more

The NBA Canada crew is split on every major award entering the 2018-19 season.

Get to know the new head coaches

Eight NBA teams hired new head coaches this past offseason. Here's what you need to know about each of them.

Breakout candidates for each team in the East

From Atlanta's Taurean Prince to Washington's Kelly Oubre Jr.

6 big things we learned from preseason

With the start of the regular season just around the corner, these are the major lessons we learned from the NBA preseason.

On NBATV Canada: Jazz vs. Kings (10 p.m. ET)

Live updates, scores and schedule for today's NBA preseason games.

Report: Jimmy Butler leaves teammates 'speechless' in return to practice

Butler was "vociferous and emotional at times," according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Who will be this season's Most Valuable Player?

Will it be LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard or someone else?

Five takeaways from Tuesday's preseason action

Paul George went off against the Bucks in the first half and the Rockets took an insane amount of 3-pointers.

What to watch for in Sunday's preseason games

Storylines to watch in Sunday's preseason action (all times Eastern).

Giannis, Kawhi, LeBron headline 2018-19 GM survey

For the 17th year in a row, NBA.com's John Schuhmann asked the league's general managers the same 49 questions about the upcoming season. Here are the results.

What to watch for in Wednesday's preseason action

Storylines to watch in Wednesday night's preseason action (all times eastern).

Blogtable: Evans among best under-the-radar moves this offseason

The Pacers signed Evans after the wing had a career year with the Grizzlies

Biggest offseason move each team made in Central Division

There's no sure thing in the Central after a summer which saw each of the five teams make significant changes.

Jabari Parker can revitalize his career with the Bulls

Two ACL injuries significantly limited Jabari Parker's production with the Bucks, but now he's looking to rejuvinate his career in Chicago.

30 teams in 30 days: Milwaukee Bucks

From their projected record to five games to watch, here's everything you need to know about the Bucks heading into the season.

WATCH: Allen never set out to be great 3-point shooter

Ray Allen is one of the best shooters in NBA history, but he never set out to be the player he's remembered as.

Lakers, Rockets, Bucks make most of opportunities during game-changing offseason

The Lakers emerged as one of the big offseason winners after landing LeBron James, but Los Angeles wasn't the only team that took advantage of a busy summer.

With LeBron James gone, who takes East crown? Cases for (and against) top contenders

Now that LeBron James has taken his talents to Los Angeles, every contender in the East is looking to climb the ladder to the top of the conference. But who has what it takes to reach the 2019 NBA Finals?

Top players in Central Division

LeBron James left Cleveland and no longer sits atop the throne in the Central Division. Who takes over as the best player in the division?

Top things to know about Christmas Day schedule

Lakers at Warriors headlines a strong five-game Christmas slate that features the reigning MVP, Finals MVP, Defencive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year.

NBA Christmas Day schedule: LeBron's Lakers at Warriors among five games, reports say

LeBron James' new team will take on the squad that went 3-1 vs. his old team, the Cavaliers, in the NBA Finals the past four seasons.

Track Eastern Conference player movement

Report: Bucks waive Jennings

Brandon Jennings averaged 5.2 points and 3.1 assists in 14 games with the Bucks in 2017-18.

Raptors rookie putting on a show in Vegas

A look at top performers from the 12th day of action at the MGM Resorts NBA Summer League.

Report: Parker to sign with Chicago

Parker, who missed the first 50 games of the 2017-18 season while recovering from his second ACL surgery, appeared in 31 games for the Bucks, averaging 12.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in 24.0 minutes.

Best restricted free agents still available

Clint Capela and Marcus Smart are two restricted free agents whose contract negotiations are worth monitoring.

Blogtable: Who is best player (and team) in East now?

With LeBron James reportedly moving West, who is the best player in the Eastern Conference right now? And who’s the best team?

Giannis Antetokounmpo says 'Hell, no' to Instagram live question about Mo Bamba being better

The Greek Freak showed once again that he's a must-follow on social media.

NBA Draft 2018: Five players who figure to outperform their draft position

There might not have been a lot of steals in the 2018 NBA Draft, but there at least was some petty crime transacted. Here are a few sleepers to watch next season.

NBA Draft 2018 trades: Tracking draft-night deals

NBA Draft night usually includes a flurry of trade activity. SN is keeping track of the deals that take place at the 2018 draft.

Mavericks' Rick Carlisle denies rumor of interest in Bucks coaching job

Rick Carlisle termed the talk "inaccurate."

How to watch NBA Playoffs — TV times, channels and schedule

Here's all the information you need to watch the NBA playoff games in action today.

The All-Breakout Team from the 2018 NBA playoffs first round

Jrue Holiday's breakout performance in the Pelicans' series against the Trail Blazers earns him a spot on the All-Breakout Team for the opening round of the playoffs.

NBA playoffs 2018: The All-Breakout Team from the first round

Jrue Holiday's breakout performance in the Pelicans' series against the Trail Blazers earns him a spot on the All-Breakout Team for the opening round of the playoffs.

Bucks offseason outlook: Milwaukee must find right coach for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Bucks, with as much talent on the roster as they have, should have their pick among available coaches. They need someone who can bring order to their style of play.

Brown doubtful for Game 1 vs. 76ers

The Boston Celtics hope to have Jaylen Brown available for their next NBA playoff game after he suffered a hamstring injury.

'Stabilizing force' Al Horford just keeps delivering for banged-up Celtics

Throughout a tough first-round series against the Bucks, Al Horford provided a calming influence for a young Celtics squad, guiding Boston to an improbable spot in the conference semifinals.

Celtics host Bucks in decisive final game

In franchise history, the Celtics are 22-8 in Game 7, while Milwaukee is 2-7. The Bucks seek to become the first No. 7 seed to the second round since 2010.

Three takeaways from the Celtics' Game 7 win over the Bucks

The Boston Celtics are through to the second round after thanks to big games from Al Horford and Terry Rozier.

Giannis, Bucks beat Celtics 97-86 to force Game 7

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away late to beat the Boston Celtics 97-86 on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in the first-round series.

Smart's return, Horford's double-double lift Celtics over Bucks 92-87 for 3-2 lead

Horford had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Marcus Smart made an impact in his first game the Celtics beat the Bucks 92-87 for a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.

NBA playoffs 2018: With East series tightening up, each team still holds one key weakness

All eight playoff teams in the Eastern Conference bracket have been severely let down by some facet of their game. In some case, those facets were actually strengths during the regular season.

Kevin Durant encourages Giannis Antetokounmpo to 'play for himself' even if it means leaving Bucks

Kevin Durant giving Giannis Antetokounmpo advice on his future could worry some Bucks fans.

Bucks overwhelm Celtics for 116-92 win

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers buys historic stake in Bucks

Aaron Rodgers is the first active NFL player to own part of a team in another sport, according to one of his new Bucks ownership partners.

Celtics' bench woes leave Boston with big question about lack of trade deadline action

The grind of the Celtics' Game 1 victory over the Bucks on Sunday showed, yet again, how badly the Celtics need a dynamic bench player who can create shots for himself and teammates.

NBA playoffs 2018: Revisiting past first-round upsets of top seeds

Since the NBA expanded the playoffs to include eight teams per conference in 1984, teams seeded 1 or 2 have failed to advance past the first round just 10 times.

NBA playoffs 2018: Revisiting past first-round upsets of top seeds

Since the NBA expanded the playoffs to include eight teams per conference in 1984, teams seeded 1 or 2 have failed to advance past the first round just 10 times.

NBA playoffs 2018: 'NBA 2K18' predicts multiple upsets in competitive first round

Injuries and parity have introduced uncertainty to the first round of this year's NBA playoffs. The simulation engine in "NBA 2K18" provides some insight on what to expect.

NBA playoffs 2018: Bracket picks, predictions for Eastern Conference first round

Can the Raptors avoid a first-round upset against the Wizards? Will the Pacers challenge LeBron James and the Cavs? Sporting News' Sean Deveney has his Eastern Conference postseason predictions ready to go.

NBA playoffs 2018: Bracket, first-round schedule, dates, TV times

The 2018 NBA playoffs are here. Check out the NBA playoff bracket as well as the schedules for each first-round series.

Bucks superfan 'NBA Milhouse' creates GoFundMe to attend team's playoff games

Here's how you can help everything come up Milhouse in the NBA playoffs.

Bucks, Heat or Wizards? Evaluating Raptors' potential first-round opponents

With the No. 1 seed locked up, the Raptors will see the Bucks, Wizards or Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs depending on the results of Wednesday night's games. Who should Toronto want to play?

Ray Allen still remembers, questions controversial Bucks-76ers series

Ray Allen openly suggested the fix was in for Allen Iverson and the 76ers during the 2001 Eastern Conference finals. His opinion hasn't changed much 17 years later.

Parker leads Spurs past Grizzlies

Tony Parker was demoted to a bench role this season, but he can still put up big numbers when called upon.

NBA wrap: Bucks power past 76ers

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks picked up a solid win over the 76ers on Sunday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves TV crews geeked after freakish dunk

Bucks TV man Gus Johnson blurted out a sound that may have been a first for him as he watched the Greek Freak dunk over all of Tim Hardaway Jr.

NBA trade rumors: Latest news on DeAndre Jordan sweepstakes, Jason Kidd's job search

Sporting News' Mitch Lawrence takes a look at the latest rumors surrounding former Bucks coach Jason Kidd, Clippers center DeAndre Jordan and more ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.

Joe Prunty to remain Bucks' head coach through rest of season

Former Bucks All-Star Vin Baker will also join the staff.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered to help save Jason Kidd's job, report says

Kidd says he received a call from Antetokounmpo minutes before he was fired as Milwaukee's head coach.

With Jason Kidd out, Bucks could target these 10 coaching candidates

After stunning the NBA universe by firing Jason Kidd, here are 10 candidates the Bucks will likely consider in their search for a new head coach.

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 22 games include Celtics-Warriors, Cavaliers-Spurs

The top games in the NBA this week are headlined by a showdown between the East-leading Celtics and West-leading Warriors.

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 15 games include full MLK Day lineup, Warriors-Cavs

This week's NBA schedule includes a few highly-anticipated matchups between top teams, including Warriors vs. Cavs and Warriors vs. Rockets.

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 8 games include Cavs-Raptors and Warriors-Bucks

A matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders highlights this week's NBA schedule.

Raptors notebook: Toronto uses third-quarter run to pull away for win over Bucks

Jonas Valanciunas scored all of his 20 points in the third to help Toronto take control.

Raptors notebook: DeRozan’s career night leads Toronto to win over Bucks

DeRozan scored a career-high 52 points to lead Toronto to a 131-127 overtime victory.

Raptors hope to match franchise record in playoff rematch with Bucks

Toronto will go for its 12th straight win at Air Canada Centre on Monday night.

NBA trade rumors: Warriors could deal unhappy JaVale McGee; Bucks interested

JaVale McGee isn't happy about his minutes with the Warriors. He could be on the move ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.

NBA schedule: Week of Dec. 25 NBA games, including premier Christmas Day matchups

Cavs-Warriors highlights the NBA Christmas Day schedule, but the rest of the week also packs a few must-see games.

NBA trade deadline buyers and sellers: Will Thunder, Cavs make big moves?

Will Paul George stay in OKC? How will the Grizzlies handle Marc Gasol? SN's Sean Deveney takes a look at potential buyers and sellers ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

NBA trade rumors: Will Bucks make big splash with DeAndre Jordan deal?

The Bucks are among multiple teams reportedly "kicking the tires hard" on a potential DeAndre Jordan trade. How would a big move for the Clippers center change things in Milwaukee?

Saturday's NBA scores, highlights

A look around the NBA's scores and highlights from Saturday.

Former Celtics guard Jason Terry praises Danny Ainge for now-infamous trade with Nets

Bucks guard Jason Terry was only in Boston one year, but he was part of the blockbuster trade that has vaulted the Celtics back into contention in the East.

Irving leads Celtics past Bucks

The Celtics continue to pace the Eastern Conference thanks to big performances from point guard Kyrie Irving.

NBA All-Star Game 2018: Projecting starters, reserves in competitive Eastern Conference race

Eastern Conference stars like LeBron James and Kyrie Irving are obvious All-Star selections. But which players will take the coveted reserve spots? SN's Sean Deveney gives his All-Star picks for the East.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo gets into heated verbal altercation with assistant coach

Giannis Antetokounmpo screamed at assistant coach Sean Sweeney as Bucks players returned to their bench following a timeout.

Irving leads Celtics to another win

Boston has now won 16 straight games after opening the season with two loses.

Saturday NBA scores and highlights

A look at the scores and highlights from around the NBA Saturday night.

Bucks, Wizards win fourth straight

Bucks, Wizards win fourth straight games to move up in East.

How adding Eric Bledsoe gives Bucks playmaking punch, takes pressure off Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Bucks are getting a dynamic point guard in Eric Bledsoe, one who is coming off a career season with averages of 21.1 points and 6.3 assists per game.

Tuesday's NBA scores, highlights

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points, but LeBron James came up huge down the stretch to help the Cavaliers knock off the Bucks.

Eric Bledsoe trade doesn't come without serious risk for Bucks, Jason Kidd

The Bucks and head coach Jason Kidd are taking a major gamble on Eric Bledsoe (and his future health).

Bucks score massive win, Suns make big mistake with Eric Bledsoe trade

The Bucks got a quality point guard in Eric Bledsoe while the Suns received a weak return package. SN's Danny Leroux breaks down the trade between Milwaukee and Phoenix.

NBA trade rumors: Suns finalizing deal to send Eric Bledsoe to Bucks

The Suns are finally trading Eric Bledsoe in a deal with the Bucks.

NBA trade rumors: Bucks would 'love' to add Eric Bledsoe, but unwilling to move key players

The Bucks reportedly want to add Eric Bledsoe, but Milwaukee doesn't want to trade youngsters like Malcolm Brogdon, Thon Maker Jabari Parker in order to acquire him.

'NBA 2K18' ratings boost puts Giannis Antetokounmpo in elite company

Only two players own higher "NBA 2K18" ratings than Giannis Antetokounmpo with an increase in his overall number reflecting his impressive start to the season.

Jason Kidd: Relentless Russell Westbrook the 'Mike Tyson of basketball'

Russell Westbrook receives praise from a potential Hall of Famer, then almost puts up a triple-double (12 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists) in OKC's win at Milwaukee.

Thursday scores and highlights

NBA scores and highlights from Thursday's action.

Biggest NBA overreactions: Lonzo Ball's debut, Warriors' struggles, Giannis Antetokounmpo's explosion

The Warriors won't win the title, Lonzo Ball is a bust (or Rookie of the Year) and more hot takes from the first week of NBA action.

Kyrie Irving wants his own team, but No. 1 status comes with no excuses

There's plenty of time for the Celtics to bounce back after Gordon Hayward's injury. But it's Kyrie Irving who must lead the way for Boston.