Author: Matt Eppers, USA TODAY

The Milwaukee Bucks are officially in the postseason, and Feb. 23 is the earliest date on the calendar that a team has clinched in NBA history.

Last week it was thought DeMarcus Cousins could see the court for the Lakers in the playoffs. Now he’ll have to continue his rehab as a free agent.

Refs missed an obvious goaltending call on a Damian Lillard lay-up attempt in the closing seconds that helped the Jazz edge the Blazers 117-114.

A fan was arrested for throwing a beer onto the court after Celtics star Kemba Walker’s controversial ejection led to a tense scene at TD Garden.

This year’s Christmas NBA schedule features five games, including two highly-anticipated matchups that could serve as conference finals previews.

In a scary scene, Kemba Walker collided head-first with teammate Semi Ojeleye, but the team said all scans and tests came back with positive results.

Celtics fans will have to wait to boo Kyrie Irving as a shoulder injury will keep him out for the next three games, including his return to Boston.

After a year away, Carmelo Anthony is coming back to the NBA after agreeing to a non-guaranteed contract with the Blazers.

Just when Gordon Hayward looked to be back in top form, injury struck again when he fractured his left hand in a collision with LaMarcus Aldridge.