The annual award is designed to honour a player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court.
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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.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge in Milwaukee's Game 4 victory over Miami with his first career postseason triple-double. In sweeping the Heat in the first round, the Bucks advance to the second round where they'll face either the Nets or Celtics.
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Bucks starting guard Donte DiVincenzo suffered an ankle injury in the team's blowout Game 3 victory over the Heat. Milwaukee announced on Friday that DiVincenzo will miss the remainder of the playoffs after being diagnosed with a torn ligament in his left ankle.
Kyle Irving
Sunday's busy slate consists of four playoff games, a pair of Game 4s and a pair of Game 3s. The Bucks will look to sweep the Heat, the Trail Blazers will try and even the series with the Nuggets, the 76ers look to keep the Wizards winless and the Grizzlies and Jazz aim to take a one-game lead in their series. Here are a couple of things to watch for in Saturday's games.
Comprehensive. The Bucks blew out the Heat for the second time in a row and now take a 3-0 lead in what was widely tipped to be a competitive series. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday controlled the game on both ends as the Bucks cruised to another win.
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"Defence, we set the tone early in this game," Giannis Antetokounmpo said postgame about how Game 3 was won. After winning Game 2 by 34 points, Milwaukee come out firing on the road in Game 3. Leading by 32 at one point, they outperformed the hosts on both ends for a dominating 113-84 win.
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We're six days into the 2021 NBA Playoffs and the action continues with three Game 3s. With each series switching locations, can Miami step up in a must-win situation? Will Los Angeles and Portland take advantage of stealing home court? Keep up with the biggest storylines to keep an eye on.
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"They imposed their will," Heat superstar Jimmy Butler said postgame about Milwaukee's hot start. "Did what they do best - get out in transition. They made a lot of shots but we didn't make anything difficult on them." The Bucks raced to a 46-20 lead at the first quarter and dominated the rest of the way to finish with a 34-point (132-98) margin of victory in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead.
The Bucks knocked down a franchise playoff record 22 3-pointers on their way to a blowout 132-98 win to take a 2-0 series lead over the Miami Heat.
The Bucks turned heads when they traded a massive hall for defensive-minded guard Jrue Holiday this past offseason, but it only took one playoff game to justify the move. Although Khris Middleton's game-winning shot stole the show, Holiday heavily impacted Game 1 to help the Bucks come away with a win.
The 2021 NBA Playoffs got underway in thrilling fashion, as Khris Middleton capped off an overtime thriller by hitting a game-winning jumper in the final seconds. In a game where the headliners in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jimmy Butler struggled, there is plenty to take away from a grind-it-out Game 1.
The Heat upset the Bucks in a shocking five-game fashion last postseason, using the series to gain momentum and eventually make a run to the NBA Finals. Milwaukee will be back with a vengeance this time around, but as we saw last year, Miami isn't going to go down without a fight.
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.
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The race for seeding continues to take shape, with Sunday's six-game slate causing plenty of movement in the playoff picture.
There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a showdown between two All-Star guards in Chris Paul and Damian Lillard. If you missed any of the action, jump in here to catch up on stats and highlights from each contest.
The NBA legend hopes the award "serves as an inspiration" to players to see what they can accomplish.
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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 Wednesday's 11-game slate.
As the race for playoff seeding heats up, we had a busy six-game slate on deck for Tuesday. Take a look back at all the action from the six games.
A huge ten game slate filled Saturday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!
Bradley Beal, the league's second-leading scorer, dropped 42 including the team's final eight points with Wizards continuing their struggles when he scores 40 or more as they stumbled 135-134 in a back-and-forth contest in Milwaukee.
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.
Seven games on Tuesday night, included a re-match of the classic game from two nights ago between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.
There were eight games on the slate for Monday 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.
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.
There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Saturday, 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.
Kevin Porter Jr. produced the performance of his career in Houston's shocking win over Milwaukee, pouring in 50 points to go along with 11 assists, creating history in the process.
Back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo left Milwaukee's game against Houston in the first minute, turning his right ankle on a drive to the basket. The team reported soon after that he would take no further part in the game.
The NBA season continued with six games on Friday. We've got you covered below with final scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each game.
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.
Bogdan Bogdanovic led a 41-point fourth quarter for Atlanta, as the Hawks pulled away late for an important win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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.
The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding with less than a month left in the regular season.
The NBA season continued with an action-packed eight-game slate. With 16 teams in action, we've got you covered below with final scores, news updates, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from a full day of action.
The Milwaukee Bucks have inched closer to the Philadelphia 76ers at the top of the Eastern Conference with a dominant win at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 27 points as Milwaukee never trailed from start to finish.
There were six games to look forward to on Friday, including a showdown between the Lakers and Mavericks in which Anthony Davis made his return. Jump in for a full recap of all the scores, news and highlights!
With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed nine-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
The Milwaukee Bucks went all in on acquiring Jrue Holiday in the offseason, seeking an upgrade at the guard position. Holiday has been fantastic this season and is finding his best form on the road to the playoffs.
There were only six games of NBA action on the slate but there were still plenty of intriguing matchups to follow. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more throughout the night.
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 Thursday.
The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.
There were nine games of NBA action this Saturday with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scores, highlights and more from all the action.
A big seven-game slate on a Friday night saw a host of stars on the floor. Keep up with all the action right here, as we keep you updated with all the final scores, news, highlights and top fantasy performers!
Backing up after a disappointing loss to the Houston Rockets a night earlier, an inspired fourth quarter from Porzingis and Doncic helped lift the Dallas Mavericks to a big home win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
The former two-time MVP scored 30 of his 41 in the second half, helping the Warriors, who had lost seven of their last eight, to come back from a 12-point deficit against one of the top teams in the East.
Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.
In his first season with the Bucks, Jrue Holiday is averaging 17.0 points, 5.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and a career-best 1.8 steals per game on 50.9 percent shooting from the field and 39.0 percent from 3-point range.
In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.
There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Sunday. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Giannis Antetokounmpo loomed as a difficult matchup for the Portland and he proved to be just that, destroying the Blazers to finish with 47 points on 21 shots.
Ten games on tap for Saturday including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.
"Just being on the same court while our mom is having her phone and videotaping the whole thing. I think it's priceless," Giannis said postgame.
From Andre Drummond's debut to game-winning performances from Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Edwards, there was no shortage of storylines from Wednesday's 10-game slate. Catch up on all the action below.
The Clippers rebounded from an early 12-point deficit by outscoring the Bucks 103-67 over the final three quarters despite missing key players in Paul George and Serge Ibaka.
We had 11 games around the Association today, with no shortage of blockbuster performances. Catch up on all the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.
In just his fourth game back from a hand injury, Mitchell Robinson suffered a right foot fracture during the Knicks' 102-96 win over the Bucks.
The Boston Celtics produced a spectacular shooting performance to take down the Milwaukee Bucks and end their eight game winning streak.
A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Saturday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.
In a packed slate of 11 games on Thursday, only four were decided in single digits and each one of them came down to one critical play in the clutch.
If Daniel Theis' potential game-winning shot would have gone in, it would have snapped the Bucks' eight-game winning streak and helped the Celtics get a statement win, which would have surely lifted their spirits given their recent form and their deficit in this game.
We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy day in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.
This sort of splash from Holiday was long-awaited for the Bucks and he didn't disappoint, finishing with 28 points, 14 assists, five rebounds on 11-of-15 shooting from the field in just 29 minutes.
There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Tuesday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
Sunday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's action, right here!
Antetokounmpo dished out a career-high 15 assists as the Bucks make it 11 wins from their past 12 games.
The previous record of five was set just four days ago on Saturday (ET), but it didn't take long for the record books to be re-written with six players stuffing the stat sheet on tonight's 10-game slate.
Giannis Antetokounmpo went on a personal 7-0 run in overtime to seal the 109-105 win on the road, extending the Bucks' win streak to five games.
It was a busy Thursday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.
The Bucks have reportedly acquired P.J. Tucker from the Rockets in a move that bolsters their defence and versatility ahead of the playoffs.
Eventual MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo went off for his career-high 52 points while also recording 16 rebounds and seven assists in 36 minutes of playing time. It was the first 50-point game of his career and the first Bucks player to do so since Brandon Jennings in 2009.
Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks to their fourth-straight win, re-writing the record books along the way with this third-straight triple-double.
The NBA season continued Monday, with an action-packed seven-game slate. Scroll down to catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
The second half of the NBA season continued with an eight-game slate. We've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the night.
The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.
Giannis Antetokounmpo continues his ascent in the Milwaukee Bucks all-time record books, passing a Hall of Famer to move into third in franchise scoring.
It's a busy night around the NBA with nine games on the slate on the final day prior to the All-Star break.
There were six NBA games on Wednesday. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Jokic recorded the 50th triple-double of his career, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only centers in NBA history to achieve the milestone.
Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated Milwaukee's win over LA with 36 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four blocks. He saved his best for last, throwing down a big dunk in the closing seconds that served as the nail in the coffin. How did he get so open? Let's take a closer look.
Antetokounmpo had four blocks on the night, none sweeter than this rejection on Clippers big man Ivica Zubac to earn our NBA Top Shot moment of the night.
There was no shortage of superstar performances on Monday's eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games below.
Zion Williamson delivered a monstrous block on Donte DiVincenzo off the backboard to take out our NBA Top Shot moment of the night.
The Milwaukee Bucks have claimed their fourth straight win but it wasn't easy, with a monster night from Giannis Antetokounmpo just topping Zion Williamson.
The top three teams in the East are in action on Friday, while the LA Clippers are also on the schedule as they attempt to keep up with the Utah Jazz in the West.
The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.
It was a busy Sunday in the NBA and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?
It was a busy Saturday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
Just three games around the Association on Thursday, with plenty of standout performances! Catch up on all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.
We had six games on deck around the Association on Tuesday! Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, and highlights from each contest below.
Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Sunday (ET), as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names were in action. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and the best fantasy performers.
Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.
Headlined by big performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Zach LaVine, catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from Thursday's games.
The Greek Freak missed a potential game-winner on the final possession, which gave the Suns their seventh win in the last eight games behind huge second halves from their backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker.
Behind a career-game from Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo's second-half revival, the Bucks won their fifth straight, beating the Nuggets 125-112 despite 35 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists from Nikola Jokic.
LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Tuesday. Catch up on all the day's scores, news, stats and highlights below.
The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?
There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a huge comeback over the Clippers, headlining an action packed nine-game slate. Catch all the scores, news and highlights below.
Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day.
The NBA season continued with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.
The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Zion Williamson has been a force on offence, but his defence may be leaving you wanting. It's early but is it the cause of the Pelicans' slow start?
Carlan Gay
The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Saturday with 10 games highlighted by Zion and the Pelicans taking on Giannis and the Bucks. Luka and the Mavs visiting Utah to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz and so much more. Follow along for all the scores, updates, news, highlights and peak performancers.
The NBA season continued on Thursday with 12 games to look forward to! Scroll below for final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.
Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?
There were seven games of NBA action on Monday. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.
Three games filled the schedule for Friday with LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell showing out, while RJ Barrett delivered a new career-high.
A hot shooting night from LeBron James was too much for the Bucks to handle as Los Angeles got back to their winning ways in Milwaukee.
Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.
For the second straight game, the Harden-Durant combo came up huge late, which proved to be key to the Nets' 125-123 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.
The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.
All-Star forward Khris Middleton was clutch down the stretch as the Milwaukee Bucks closed out the Dallas Mavericks at Fiserv Forum.
The season is still young but it's never too early to check in on the MVP race. From LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, Paul George and Damian Lillard, here are the players who have put themselves on notice.
With seven games on Thursday, there was no shortage of stars in action, headlined by big performances from Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo and Damian Lillard.
The NBA season continued with seven game on Tuesday. We've got you covered with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day.
Just three weeks into the NBA season, there has already been a ton of movement in our weekly NBA Power Rankings. Teams like the Celtics and Suns have made their way into the top five while both the Warriors and Mavericks re-enter the top 10. Take a look and see where your favourite team landed this week!
The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
10 games on a Saturday produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.
Jacob Blake was shot and wounded by a police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August, prompting NBA teams to boycott a day of playoff games.
The 2020-21 NBA season continued with an action-packed nine-game slate this Tuesday. Two surprise teams in the East went head-to-head in Cavaliers-Magic, the Raptors and Celtics competed in a playoff rematch and Luka Doncic broke multiple records in a win vs. Rockets, and Stephen Curry sparks the Warriors to a big win.
It's hard not to overreact to some of the early returns but some pleasantly surprising teams have displayed sustainable models of success. And while some early favourites have stumbled out of the gates, they've still shown signs of being able to figure things out as the season rolls on. How does that impact this week's power rankings?
It was an All-Star cast for Saturday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.
We had six games on deck on an entertaining Thursday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.
We had 10 games on deck for a busy Wednesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.
The Bucks set a new NBA record with 29 three-pointers in their 144-97 win over the Miami Heat.
One week into the 2020-21 NBA season and we've already seen plenty of movement in our weekly Power Rankings. With a couple surprise undefeated and winless teams and a dominant showing from top dogs like the Nets and Clippers, this week's rankings already look completely different than the week prior.
Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Monday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.
Seven of the 10 teams in action on Christmas Day debuted new uniforms while countless players pulled out noteworthy sneakers for the occasion.
Once again, the NBA had a loaded Christmas Day slate, with five games to fill out the day. Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Khris Middleton starred in an action packed day of holiday hoops.
Two-time All-Star Khris Middleton helped the Bucks make quick work of the Warriors on Christmas Day with a game-high 31 points in 25 minutes of action.
With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Thursday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.
Even after Tatum's clutch shot, the Greek Freak had a chance to extend the game to overtime but failed to knock his second free-throw, giving the Celtics a 122-121 win.
Santa has less information available to him than ever before when he crafted his NBA Naughty and Nice list this year, with only a few games played leading up to Christmas Day. Which teams and players will end up with a mountain of toys or a lump of coal under their tree this year?
Another year, another loaded Christmas Day slate. Can Bam Adebayo keep Zion Williamson out of the paint? Will Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum get into a shootout? Will Luka Doncic and LeBron James battle in another classic? Here's what to watch in each game.
The 2020-21 NBA season is upon us! After a whirlwind of an offseason that saw the draft, free agency, training camp and preseason go by in the blink of an eye, it's time for NBA basketball again. Which teams have best positioned themselves to make a run at a title? Which teams regressed since we last saw them take the floor? Check out our NBA Power Rankings heading into the new season.
Ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff ranks the 30-best players in the league. Did LeBron James come out on top? Where did Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant land? What about the bubble's breakout stars in Devin Booker, Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell?
Bucks All-Star guard Jrue Holiday has pledged the remainder of his 2020 NBA salary to Black-owned small businesses and nonprofit organizations, as announced on his personal Instagram account.
The stars were out on the second last night of preseason action, with a former MVP sending an ominous warning to the rest of the league.
According to reports, Antetokounmpo has agreed to a five-year, $228.2 million extension with the franchise, the largest deal in NBA history.
Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Tuesday. From Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram's impressive performance, to Chris Paul's Suns debut, and a battle of the MVP favourites, we've got you covered with all the action from Day 4 of preseason.
After two straight years holding the best record in the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks have yet to reach the NBA Finals with the current group. With Mike Budenholzer and Giannis Antetokounmpo entering their third season together, the urgency for success has never been greater.
It has been 46 years since the Bucks last went to the NBA Finals. With a re-tooled roster, headlined by the addition of Jrue Holiday around two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee should be poised to run the East again. But will the biggest question of the NBA offseason looming large have an impact on the team's production?
Ahead of the 2020-21 season tip-off, who are the potential breakout stars that could make their mark on the league?
The 2020-21 NBA season's Opening Week schedule has been released and there's no shortage of marquee matchups and superstars on display. From guys like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving facing off with Steph Curry as they all return from injuries, to a glimpse into Zion's development, we take a look at some of the biggest things to watch when the season tips off.
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The best part about the quick turnaround of the 2020-21 NBA season is that we still get NBA Christmas Day games. The regular season's biggest stage is set with five high-quality matchups and plenty of stars on display. Which game are you most looking forward to?
There are five games slated for Christmas Day, headlined by Nets guard Kyrie Irving's return to Boston and a showdown between Lakers forward LeBron James and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic.
With NBA training camps opening on Dec. 2 (IST) and the majority of offseason moves behind us, it's time to rank the best teams in the NBA following their decisions in the draft, trade market and free agency. Which teams took the leap to get better? Who fell through the cracks and slid down since last season?
The performance, which led the Bucks to a 122-118 win – the team's eighth straight victory – helped Antetokounmpo put his name alongside multiple franchise records.
Five members of the NBPA met with Pope Francis at the Vatican earlier on Monday.
By drafting the 6'5" guard RJ Hampton, the Bucks have picked the fastest player in 2020 Draft class - one of the many skills the 19-year-old possesses.
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.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bucks are acquiring Jrue Holiday from the Pelicans in a massive deal that includes three future first-round picks and two pick swaps. It's a risky trade for the Bucks, but one that could pay off big time this season and beyond.
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!
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.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Pelicans will receive George Hill, Eric Bledsoe and multiple draft picks (including multiple swaps) in exchange.
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.
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?
City Attorney Tearman Spencer is recommending the payment plus an admission that Brown’s constitutional rights were violated.
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's meteoric rise from an unknown basketball prospect in Greece to the NBA's Most Valuable Player is getting the Hollywood treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Unanimous selections Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are joined by James Harden, Anthony Davis and 21-year-old Luka Doncic on the First Team. For James, it's an record 16th All-NBA selection as well as a 13th First Team selection, another league record.
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?
Following the Milwaukee Bucks' second-round exit at the hands of the Miami Heat, Giannis Antetokoumpo re-affirmed his commitment to the franchise.
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.
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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.
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.
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?
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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".
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
During the regular season, no team played the Bucks better than the Heat. How will that translate to a seven-game series?
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.
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.
