**Editor’s Note:** For additional insights from Jonathan Wasserman on the 2025 Draft, check out his work on Bleacher Report. To access this article directly, click here. The mock draft presented below does not represent the official order of selections, but is based on the current standings in the NBA. (B/R) — As the 2025 Final Four approaches, it features several …

The Atlanta Hawks showcased their strength in Milwaukee, defeating the Bucks with a score of 145-124 in a high-octane matchup. Zaccharie Risacher led the Hawks with an impressive career-high of 36 points, demonstrating his scoring prowess and efficiency. The rookie maintained control throughout the game, enabling Atlanta to set the tempo and overpower Milwaukee’s defensive scheme. Giannis Antetokounmpo put up …

• Engage in Fantasy Basketball on Yahoo! > As we enter the championship week for numerous fantasy leagues, the NBA schedule provides a great deal of flexibility for lineup management. Many teams have four games this week, and numerous late-season injuries and absences are creating chances for lesser-used players, thereby expanding our options considerably. Every week, we will spotlight two …

The NBA has unveiled its intention to establish a European league in collaboration with FIBA, generating increasing interest and discussion within the basketball community. Jusuf Nurkić, a center for the Charlotte Hornets and hailing from Bosnia and Herzegovina, shared his thoughts on the NBA’s expansion into Europe. “I believe this is a positive development. It will provide players with greater …

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)— A brawl erupted during the second quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, leading to the ejection of five players and two coaches. The Pistons lost head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and players Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland II, and Marcus Sasser from their roster. From the Timberwolves, forward Naz Reid and guard Dante DiVincenzo …

Kenny Atkinson dedicated the majority of his playing career to European basketball before transitioning into coaching and later guiding the Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA-best record, turning them into strong contenders for the championship. During a recent media session at the All-Star Game, he advocated for the significance of a global basketball landscape, the necessity of mandatory FIBA windows, and …

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson shared on Sunday that he’s experiencing improved mobility and sensation in his sprained right ankle, maintaining his hopes of returning to the New York Knicks before the playoff season kicks off. He sat out his 12th consecutive game as the Knicks faced Portland, leaving the All-Star point guard uncertain about his exact return date. …

The Toronto Raptors have discreetly confirmed the extension of Darko Rajaković’s contract by activating the fourth-year option from his 2023 summer agreement, as reported by Sportsnet. This decision signifies the organization’s faith in his long-term strategy, even as the Canadian franchise prepares to miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year under the Serbian coach’s guidance. “In my view, achieving …

PHOENIX (AP)— During the third quarter with 6:57 remaining in the game against Houston on Sunday night, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant was escorted to the locker room following a fall caused by a collision with Jabari Smith Jr. of the Rockets. A foul was called on Smith under the basket as Durant hit the ground. Though the 6-foot-10 forward …