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.

Free agent point guard Darren Collison told interested teams he isn’t ready to return to the NBA and remains unsure if he ever will.

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.

Kevin Durant and Kendrick Perkins got into on Twitter, with Perkins claiming Durant “took the coward way out” by leaving the Thunder for the Warriors.

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.

After being booed off their home floor, the Clippers are scratching their heads and openly lamenting playing down to inferior opponents.

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.

Carmelo Anthony waited over a year to return to the NBA, and was predictably rusty as the Portland Trail Blazers lost to the New Orleans Pelicans.