NBA playoffs start Saturday: What to know

Here’s a rarity: All five teams from one division are going to the NBA playoffs.

NBA awards: Bucks' Antetokounmpo, Lopez, Portis named finalists

Nikola Jokic is a finalist to win a third straight NBA MVP award, with Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo the players who can stop him.

Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp charged with assault in Tacoma Mall parking lot shooting

Pierce County prosecutors charged former Seattle SuperSonic Shawn Kemp with first-degree assault after exchanging gunfire last month in the Tacoma Mall parking lot.

Haslams purchase of Lasry's Bucks stake approved by NBA

Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam’s purchase of Marc Lasry’s 25% stake in the Milwaukee Bucks has received approval from the NBA’s board of governors.

Milwaukee Bucks playoffs; safety prioritized by team officials, city

With the start of the NBA playoffs, the Bucks and city leaders are working together to prioritize safety for fans and visitors to downtown Milwaukee.

Dallas Mavs fined $750K for benching star players

The NBA determined the Dallas Mavericks were too blatant in their attempts to tank the season's final two games.

Bucks gear up for playoffs, Khris Middleton practices fully

Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer says Khris Middleton practiced fully Thursday as the three-time All-Star works his way back from a sore right knee and prepares for the playoffs.

Milwaukee Bucks playoffs; 1st round dates, times, tickets

The Milwaukee Bucks are back in the playoffs. Fiserv Forum and Deer District will host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round series Sunday.

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers could net $2 million

Bidding for a set of sneakers NBA legend Michael Jordan donned during an NBA Finals game in his last season with the Chicago Bulls closes later Tuesday, and they could go for an eye-popping amount. 

Raptors beat Bucks in finale 121-105

Gary Trent Jr. scored 23 points, Precious Achiuwa had 14 points and 13 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105 on Sunday in a matchup of short-handed teams whose postseason fates already were sealed.

NBA opens investigation into Dallas Mavericks' move to sit players

The NBA wants to know why the Dallas Mavericks held out several key players in their next-to-last game of the season, even while the team still had a mathematical chance of making the play-in tournament.

Grizzlies beat Bucks, Lindell Wigginton scores career-high 25 points

The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum. Lindell Wiggington had a career night with Giannis Antetokounmpo and others out.

Bucks beat Bulls, NBA top seed

Bobby Portis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, starting in place of the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up the top seed in the NBA playoffs, beating the Chicago Bulls 105-92 on Wednesday night.

Bucks top Wizards, Giannis Antetokoumpo notches triple-double

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards. Giannis Antetokounmpo notched a triple-double. Bobby Portis and Jrue Holiday had double-doubles.

Giannis helps hot-shooting Bucks beat 76ers 117-104

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points, 14 rebounds and six assists and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-104 on Sunday night to move a step closer to the top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference.

Milwaukee Bucks Autism Acceptance Night; sensory-friendly game

The Milwaukee Bucks will celebrate Autism Acceptance Night this Sunday, April 2, when the team hosts the Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. at Fiserv Forum.

Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo suspended, headbutted Celtics player

Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo has been suspended one game without pay for headbutting Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin on Thursday night.

NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement

The in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years will become reality, sources told The Associated Press.

Celtics demolish NBA-leading Bucks 140-99

Jayson Tatum scored 40 points, Jaylen Brown added 30 and the Boston Celtics steamrolled the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks 140-99 on Thursday night.

Bucks beat Pacers, Holiday has career-high 51 points

Jrue Holiday scored a career-high 51 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 38 points in a triple-double and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 149-136 on Wednesday night.