In its initial official response to the announcement regarding the potential establishment of an NBA Europe league, EuroLeague Basketball described the initiative as a “challenge to the enduring traditions of European basketball,” warning that it could result in a “fragmentation” of the sport across the continent. Mark Tatum, the NBA’s Deputy Commissioner, contended that their intention is to develop a …

**Editor’s Note:** For further NBA insights, visit The Athletic. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the NBA or its franchises. *** **SAN FRANCISCO—** What the LA Clippers desperately required to clinch their second nationally broadcast game of the season was composure. Composure and the ability to handle pressure often go hand in hand. Reflecting on this …

There remains optimism for the Bucks regarding the potential return of Damian Lillard to the court sooner rather than later. Although the star guard is not anticipated to participate in Game 1 of the playoffs next week, Milwaukee has announced that he has experienced “significant improvement.” While a specific timeline for his return is still undetermined, it appears that he …

The Phoenix Suns will once again be in the market for a head coach this offseason after parting ways with Mike Budenholzer. On Monday, the organization announced that Budenholzer had been dismissed from his position, accompanied by a statement highlighting that “our aim is to compete at the highest level, and we fell short of expectations this season. Our fans …

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been awarded his fourth Eastern Conference Player of the Week accolade for the 2024-25 NBA season. The Milwaukee Bucks star was instrumental in his team’s 4-0 performance, averaging 27.7 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 10.0 assists, contributing to an impressive 8-0 finish in the regular season. According to the Bucks, the NBA announced today that Antetokounmpo is the …

**Join Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Today!** The recent fantasy basketball season was filled with thrilling developments, showcasing new achievements from some of the league’s standout players, including unexpected trades and notable injuries. Below are the top 50 fantasy performers from the recently concluded regular season, with a detailed look at the top 25 players who propelled their fantasy managers toward triumphant …

The recent trade that brought Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers has ushered in a new chapter, reflected in the latest NBA update regarding jersey sales. On Monday, the league unveiled the rankings for the most popular jerseys for the 2024-25 season, along with lists for team merchandise, most-watched highlights, and players across the Regular Season. Luka Dončić, the …

**• Get the NBA App** The opening day of this year’s SoFi Play-In Tournament features the No. 7 and No. 8 teams from each conference. The 2025 NBA playoffs commence with the SoFi Play-In Tournament. Prepare for the excitement with insights and forecasts for Tuesday’s games, which will decide the No. 7 seeds in the Eastern and Western Conferences, along …

After the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season wrapped up and the Toronto Raptors were eliminated from the 2025 Playoffs presented by Google, Jakob Poeltl expressed confidence in the team’s outlook for the upcoming season and enthusiasm for continuing to collaborate with head coach Darko Rajakovic. “There are definitely some subtleties that come with experience, like managing the role of an NBA …

LA Clippers guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been honored as the NBA Players of the Week for the 25th week of the 2024-25 season. Here’s the NBA’s selection for Players of the Week for Week 25: Western Conference: James Harden (@LAClippers) Eastern Conference: Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Bucks)  — NBA (@NBA) April 14, 2025 **Western Conference** …