The finale of the NBA's in-season tournament is set, with two high-profile squads meeting in the NBA Cup championship.

Eliminated in group play after winning the NBA's in-season tournament last season, the Bucks are getting a much-needed four-day break while adjusting to playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for an extended time due to his calf injury. Because the Bucks aren't in the quarterfinals, two regular-season games were added to their schedule.

Coach Steve Kerr said Thursday the 37-year-old two-time Kia MVP is expected to return for Friday’s game against Minnesota (10 p.m. ET, NBA TV) following a five-game absence nursing a left quadriceps contusion and muscle strain. He was not listed on the NBA’s injury report Friday morning.

The Golden State Warriors play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

Fans will still vote for the All-Star Game starters, but it will be positionless, and the players will land in an exciting new format.

Recent injury updates on San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama have surfaced on social media, revealing surprising insights.

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Shaquille O'Neal stated he would dominate the modern NBA without changing his game, claiming he'd exploit Nikola Jokic's threes by posting up inside.

Legendary NBA head coach Phil Jackson and sports writer Sam Smith talk about the stars who helped define the sport, including Jordan, Kobe, Shaq and "bad boy" Dennis Rodman.