Author: Jeff Zillgitt, Mark Medina and Matt Eppers, USA TODAY

It’s hasty to try to evaluate a rookie class right after the NBA draft, but that’s never stopped fans and pundits from making snap judgements.

Milwaukee against Brooklyn in the Eastern Conference semifinals is the most anticipated matchup of the second round.

Steph Curry was dazzling, triple-threat Russell Westbrook was historic and the other NBA superlatives from a very interesting regular season campaign.

Many NBA teams made impact moves at the trade deadline. How that reshaped the playoff picture with seven weeks remaining in the regular season.

This decade featured eye-popping moments to remember in the NBA Finals, from LeBron James’ first championship to the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty.