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Kerr says Curry's at 'peak'

"He's seen every defense that people have thrown at him now during his career, and he's ready to have a great year," Kerr said.

Drew Nantais

Donald Trump tweets Steve Kerr 'chocked' when asked again about NBA-China

The Warriors coach told reporters Thursday that he will only comment on things with which he is familiar. The president didn't like that answer.

Tom Gatto

Warriors' Steve Kerr responds to President Donald Trump's 'little boy' comment

The Golden State coach says the office of the president once "held such dignity and respect."

Tom Gatto

Kawhi makes Clippers' debut; Curry erupts for 40

The reigning Finals MVP was back in action after missing the team's first two preseason games. Meanwhile, Chef Curry put on a show at the Chase Center.

Yash Matange

Donald Trump criticizes Steve Kerr, Gregg Popovich for responses to NBA-China controversy

President Donald Trump addressed the growing rift between the NBA and China during a White House event on Wednesday.

Jordan Greer

Curry airballs in preseason debut

Curry finished with a team-high 18 points, three rebounds and two assists in his team's 123-101 loss to the Lakers.

Ameer Tyree

Davis dominates Warriors in preseason debut

Anthony Davis did not disappoint in his Los Angeles Lakers debut, dominating the Golden State Warriors for a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds in under 20 minutes of playing time.

Kyle Irving

NBA trade rumors: Latest news on Warriors' D'Angelo Russell, Thunder's Steven Adams

Would the Warriors or Thunder consider moving key players during the 2019-20 NBA season? Here is the latest chatter around the rumor mill.

Jordan Greer

Anthony Davis plays starring role in first Lakers game action

LA's big offseason acquisition had a good night against a Golden State squad that is learning how to play together.

Tom Gatto

Report: Davis, Russell set to make debut in Warriors vs. Lakers

All of the stars will be active for Los Angeles Lakers versus Golden State Warriors preseason matchup. Reports state that Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green will all play.

Kyle Irving

10 facts about new Warriors arena

The Golden State Warriors said goodbye to the famous Oracle Arena at the conclusion of the 2019 season. Where will they play next? Chase Center – a state-of-the-art arena that is ready to go for the 2019-20 season

NBA.com Staff

Ranking the best point guards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top-10 point guards in the NBA.

Kyle Irving

Are the Warriors still title contenders?

Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston are gone. Klay Thompson is out indefinitely. For the first time in half a decade, the Warriors enter an NBA season playing an unfamiliar role: underdogs. Can Stephen Curry and Draymond Green keep the Warriors in the mix for a sixth straight trip to the NBA Finals?

Micah Adams

Thompson won't return until break

The team expressed optimism that Thompson will play at some point in the upcoming season.

Alexis Mansanarez

Cauley-Stein to miss training camp

Cauley-Stein averaged 11.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest in 2018-19 while starting in 81 games.

Ameer Tyree

NBA Jam superlatives

For NBA Jam week, we take a look at which of today's duos would be best suited to dominate the classic video game, from LeBron and Anthony Davis to Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

K Irving and Gil...

Kerr talks Durant's departure

Kerr said he thought the Warriors' dominant lineup and team chemistry had seemingly "run its course."

Chelsea Howard

Curry, Mickelson paired at Safeway

"You saw him dropping all kinds of bombs off the tee. Just hellacious bombs, deep and very accurate," Mickelson said of Curry.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Thompson hurt by Trump comments

“I didn’t appreciate the language he used with Bahamians,” Thompson told USA Today.

Ameer Tyree

Biggest X-factors in the West

Talent is as evenly distributed across the Western Conference as it has been in years. With a number of teams holding a legitimate chance to win the conference, these are the five players that could take their team to the next level with a big season.

Kyle Irving

Curry plans to be at Tokyo Olympics

Curry played for Team USA when he was a member of the World Cup teams in 2010 and 2014, but this would be his first Olympics appearance.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Shaun Livingston announces retirement

Livingston retires as a three-time NBA champion.

Scott Rafferty

Shaun Livingston retires

Livingston played a key reserve role for the Warriors the past five seasons, averaging 5.9 points and 17.6 minutes in 102 postseason games.

Arthur Weinstein

Kevin Durant rips Thunder

“I eventually wanted to come back to (OKC) and be part of that community and organization, but I don’t trust nobody there," Durant said.

Chelsea Howard

Ranking all 30 starting backcourts

Is the Rocket-fueled backcourt of James Harden and Russell Westbrook undeniably the best in the NBA? Is Utah's buzzworthy backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley overrated? Can Kyle Lowry keep the defending champs competitive in the East?

Micah Adams

Zaza Pachulia retires

Pachulia had a reputation as a physical player, and is still remembered for a play in the 2017 playoffs in which Kawhi Leonard was injured.

Arthur Weinstein

The 'What If?' Team: Superstar careers lost to devastating injuries

His career isn't done — he is still just 29 years old — but a devastating ACL injury puts DeMarcus Cousins in the "What If?" group full of NBA careers that have been ruined by injuries.

Joe Morgan

Stephen Curry sponsors Howard golf

A seven-figure donation from Curry has enabled the university to form both men’s and women’s golf teams.

Travis Durkee

Four NBA stars who could be on the move during the 2019-20 season

It wouldn't be much of a surprise if these four NBA players sparked lively trade discussions over the next few months.

Jordan Greer

Can Steve Kerr get the most out of D'Angelo Russell?

While the fit may seem complicated on the surface, there are a number of ways that Golden State's head coach can utilize the strengths of the team's newest All-Star to usher in a new era of Warriors basketball.

Gilbert McGregor

Games that will define this season

Of the 1,230 games on the regular season schedule, these are the ones that matter the most beyond simply who wins and who loses. These are the games that transcend the scoreboard to offer up a view on where we've already been, where we are now and where we're going next.

Micah Adams

Green OK with Durant

Green said Durant didn't owe it to anyone to disclose how he was handling his free agency.

Gabrielle McMillen

Biggest head-to-head matchups next season

After one of the busiest offseasons in recent memory, fans can now mark their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups that will feature no shortage of star power across the board

Gilbert McGregor

LeBron, Lakers to appear most on National TV in 2019-20

The Lakers led the league with 43 national TV games last season, they'll appear 31 times in 2019-20.

Carlan Gay

Way-too-early Christmas Day preview

The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule is now official. NBA fans are in for a treat with a loaded five-game slate, but what's there to look forward to in each matchup?

Kyle Irving

Raptors to host Celtics on Christmas Day

The NBA Christmas Day schedule is now official and is headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers.

Kyle Irving

All-Decade Team: Best NBA players of the 2010s

Fifteen players were chosen by a panel of NBA.com and NBA TV producers and analysts. The players were split into three teams consisting of two backcourt players and three frontcourt players.

K Arnold - NBA.com

Kevin Durant responds to Raptors fans who cheered Game 5 injury

Kevin Durant claps back at Raptors fans who cheered when he tore his Achilles during Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals.

Alyssa Sconzo

Durant: Warriors didn't pressure me

“I heard the Warriors pressured me into getting back. Nobody never said a word to me during rehab as I was coming back," Durant said.

Ameer Tyree

Thompson praises DeMarcus Cousins

“I’ll miss him. I know he’s going to be a huge asset for the Lakers," Thompson told the Los Angeles Times.

E.Jay Zarett

Kerr addresses roster changes

"Now with all the new additions and the losses we’ve had, it’s really about establishing who we are as a team," Kerr explained.

Chelsea Howard

Why Green's contract extension with Warriors is win-win deal

Three-time NBA champion Draymond Green didn't want to wait for free agency in 2020, and neither did the Warriors.

Jordan Greer

Report: GSW sign Green to 4-year, $100M extension

Star forward Draymond Green has signed a four-year, $100 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports

Kyle Irving

Dubs' Thompson talks knee injury

"So many great teams in history, not only basketball but all sports, have been struck by an injury bug," Thompson said.

Most interesting destinations for Melo

Carmelo Anthony's trainer Chris Brickley stated that the 10-time All-Star is 100% NBA ready. What are some fun and interesting destinations for Melo?

NBA.com Staff

Klay: 'It would not be smart to count the Dubs out'

At a promotional event in Los Angeles, the three-time NBA champion also said that he will return from his ACL injury even better and more athletic.

Yash Matange

Thompson: Dubs’ dynasty isn't over

“I think that’s a little premature, to say there’s no more dynasty,” Thompson said during a recent interview with ESPN.

E.Jay Zarett

Who should play on Christmas?

While we're weeks away from the release of the 2019-20 NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff fleshes out their own personal wishlist for a slate of games during one of the biggest days in the regular season.

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Divisional Rankings: Did Clippers or Lakers win offseason?

After a busy offseason, the Pacific Division has a case for being the most talented in the NBA from top to bottom. Which team's moves put them in the best position to contend for a title?

Gilbert McGregor

Perkins rips Kerr for Davis comment

After Kerr said Davis' trade situation is "bad for the league," Perkins ripped the Warriors coach for his critical comments.

Chelsea Howard

Kerr calls out Lakers' recruitment

Kerr said the back-and-forth saga between Davis and the Lakers was a bad precedent to set for offseason recruiting.

Gabrielle McMillen

9 NBA teams on Forbes' 50 Most Valuable Teams 2019

Apart from the NBA teams, the list includes 26 NFL teams, seven MLB franchises and eight professional soccer teams from Europe.

Yash Matange

The best contracts of 2019 NBA free agency

With so much talent flooding the market, some NBA free agents were inevitably going to be signed to cheaper deals than expected. Which general managers managed to snag valuable players on bargain contracts?

Jordan Greer

How did Warriors bounce back from losing KD?

It's been a confusing offseason for the Golden State Warriors, highlighted by them signing and trading Kevin Durant to the Brooklyn Nets for a package built around D'Angelo Russell.

Scott Rafferty

Power Rankings post-Russ/CP3 trade

The NBA is set to be the most balanced it has been in over a decade. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up and the Bucks and Nuggets running it back with similar rosters, who's the top team in the league following a chaotic free agency?

Kyle Irving

Are the Warriors a lock to make playoffs?

The Golden State Warriors have had a rollercoaster of an offseason, all starting with the departure of two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant. With Klay Thompson set to miss a majority of the season, are the Warriors still a guarantee to make the playoffs?

NBA.com Staff

Stephen Curry defends Ayesha after the internet mocks his wife's dancing video

Stephen Curry is defending his wife, Ayesha, after she was criticized on social media for doing the "Milly Rock" dance at her new restaurant.

Who are the best players in the NBA?

With the 2018-19 season in the books, the global NBA.com staff updated our list of the top 15 players in the league based on this past season including the playoffs. Is LeBron James still King of the NBA? Or has someone else snatched his spot atop the NBA hierarchy?

NBA.com Staff

Fredette signs with team in Greece

The 30-year-old guard left the Warriors' summer league team after just two games to help minimize injury and contemplate playing overseas.

Alexis Mansanarez

Steve Kerr calls on Shaq to keep promise he made 15 years ago

Warriors coach Steve Kerr took to Twitter to call out Shaq, and it lead to a hilarious exchange between the two.

Drew Nantais

Myers addresses Russell trade rumor

Russell became an All-Star for the first time last season and averaged career highs in points (21.1) and assists (7.0) per game.

Ameer Tyree

Russell Westbrook laughs at Kevin Durant joke during comedy show

Comedian Lance Woods told a joke about Kevin Durant, and Russell Westbrook found it hilarious.

Alyssa Sconzo

Barkley: Warriors will struggle

"There's no bad teams in the West," Barkley said. "This is unbelievable how hard the West is."

Chelsea Howard

Curry on KD: We had 3 special years

The face of a Warriors team that has dominated the NBA knows that his team has undergone — pardon the expression, San Fran — seismic change.

Bob Hille

Looking ahead to the top NBA free agents in 2020

Next year's group of NBA free agents is light on star power and depth, but there will still be useful players searching for new deals.

Jordan Greer

Who will be MVP next season?

Now that the odds for league MVP are out, we asked our NBA.com experts to weigh in on who they think will win the award in 2019-20.

NBA.com Staff

Warriors waive Shaun Livingston

Livingston discussed retirement during the season, but according to ESPN, he plans to keep playing after being waived.

Thomas Lott

Warriors waive Shaun Livingston

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Livingston is 'determined to continue playing' next season.

Benyam Kidane

Cauley-Stein on signing with GS

"Got the phone call and I just don’t know how you could turn that down," Cauley-Stein said, via NBC Sports Bay Area.

E.Jay Zarett

Russell discusses uncertain future

“You put yourself in position to go somewhere for a long period of time and it may not be what it is a year later," Russell said Monday.

E.Jay Zarett

Warriors trade Jones to Hawks

The Hawks also will receive a second-round pick from the Warriors.

Gabrielle McMillen

NBA championship odds 2020: Clippers become title favorites with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George

The Clippers were listed from 2-1 to 3-1 in futures lines immediately after the news.

Tom Gatto

Kawhi and PG13 join NBA 'big twos'

The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly will acquire Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. We look at the NBA teams with a "big two."

Tom Webber

Summer League Roundup – Day 3

Catch up on all the action from the final day of the Salt Lake City Summer League and California Classic.

Benyam Kidane

Fredette leaves NBA summer league

Fredette's goal of landing an NBA roster spot for next season changed in recent days when multiple overseas teams expressed interest in him.

Bob Hille

Report: Cauley-Stein signs with the Warriors

Cauley-Stein averaged 11.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 81 games as a starter this past season for the Sacramento Kings.

Yash Matange

What's next for Warriors and D'Angelo Russell

The Warriors have acquired one of the best prospects in the league in D'Angelo Russell, but at what cost?

Scott Rafferty

DeMarcus Cousins switches agent

The news comes just days after ESPN reported there was “no market” for Cousins, who remains a free agent.

E.Jay Zarett

Summer League Roundup – Day 2

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League with the Spurs, Jazz, Lakers and Heat all picking up wins.

Kyle Irving

Warriors add Cauley-Stein, Robinson

Golden State is bound to look different in 2019 and it is assembling pieces to fill its various needs.

Ameer Tyree

Why D'Angelo Russell likely isn't part of the Warriors' future plans

D'Angelo Russell is an All-Star caliber Band-Aid for the Warriors and nice compensation for losing Kevin Durant to the Nets.

Jordan Heck

Report: Thompson undergoes successful surgery

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, All-Star guard Klay Thompson underwent successful surgery on his torn ACL

Kyle Irving

Kevin Durant likes IG post calling out Warriors' 'incompetence'

Kevin Durant stood to make a lot of money on a championship-caliber team, but the team's decision to play him in the Finals might have swayed his decision to leave.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Summer League Roundup - Day 1

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League, with the Spurs, Grizzlies, Heat and Kings all picking up wins.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Klay, Warriors agree on $190M deal

With an annual salary of $38 million, Thompson will be the second-highest paid player on the Warriors behind Stephen Curry.

Scott Rafferty

Bell could be leaving Warriors

Jordan Bell has agreed to a guaranteed deal with the Timberwolves, his agents told Yahoo Sports on Monday.

Ameer Tyree

Warriors hoping to deal Russell?

The Warriors “hope to trade Russell in a deal at some point next season for future assets,” according to the Mercury News.

E.Jay Zarett

GSW CEO Lacob: "No player will ever wear #35 again"

Kevin Durant accumulated two NBA championships and two Finals MVPs in three seasons with the Warriors

Kyle Irving

Thompson reacts to max contract

The Warriors star reacted to the maximum contract he was offered when free agency began Sunday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Warriors address Durant departure

The 10-time All-Star won two championships and was named Finals MVP twice during his time with the Warriors.

Alexis Mansanarez

SLC, California Classic Summer League schedules

The Salt Lake City and California Classic Summer Leagues are set to kick off on July 1st.

Carlan Gay

Lakers likely to sign Iguodala

Iguodala took a step back offensively this season, averaging 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds while shooting 33.3 percent from 3-point range.

Travis Durkee

Instant reaction to biggest free agent signings

How do players fit with their new teams? Which players are set up for success? What do the first signings mean for the rest of free agency?

Micah Adams

Report: Warriors nearing sign-and-trade for Russell

D'Angelo Russell has reportedly signed a four-year, $117 million deal with the Golden State Warriors following Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's arrival in Brooklyn.

Benyam Kidane

Twitter reactions to Warriors acquiring Russell

The reported sign-and-trade to acquire D'Angelo Russell by the Warriors sparked plenty of reactions on Twitter from current players around the league.

Yash Matange

Warriors sign Klay to max contract

Klay Thompson has moved closer to being a Warrior for life.

Alexis Mansanarez

Warriors getting Russell from Nets

The Nets preferred not to partner Russell with Kyrie Irving, so this agreement is ideal for them.

Ameer Tyree

Report: Warriors trade Iguodala to Grizzlies

After six years, which included five Finals appearances, three titles and a Finals MVP Award, Andre Iguodala is reportedly heading to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Yash Matange

Kevin Durant to sign with Nets

Durant ruptured his Achilles in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and is expected to miss all of next season.

E Zarett, Ameer ...

Durant to announce decision Sunday

Durant will reportedly announce his free-agent decision on his company-owned sports business network, "The Boardroom."

Kirstie Chiappelli

Kevin Durant rumors tracker: Latest free agency news, projections to sign NBA star

Sporting News is tracking the latest news, rumors and speculation with Kevin Durant back on the market.

Drew Nantais

Report: KD, Kawhi have discussed teaming up

On the eve of the 2019 free agency period beginning, an ESPN report from Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne states that All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard have discussed a future as teammates.

Gilbert McGregor

Ranking the NBA's top 30 free agents, starting with Kawhi

Ahead of the summer spending spree, here's a list of the top 30 free agents NBA teams will be targeting.

Jordan Greer

NBA free agency talking points

The futures of Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving are the major talking points ahead of the start of NBA free agency.

Rob Lancaster

Report: Warriors to offer Klay max contract

Thompson averaged 21.5 points per game on 40.2 percent shooting from 3-point range in the 2018-19 season. He is expected to miss most of the 2019-20 season as he recovers from a torn ACL.

Scott Rafferty

Seven teams interested in Cousins

The Knicks "have serious interest," while the Clippers are "intrigued" by Cousins.

Chelsea Howard

Will Durant choose Warriors, Knicks, Nets or Clippers in free agency?

The Warriors can offer Kevin Durant the biggest contract in free agency, but that doesn't necessarily mean they should be considered the favorites to sign him.

Jordan Greer

Will Durant choose Warriors, Knicks, Nets or Clippers in free agency?

The Warriors can offer Kevin Durant the biggest contract in free agency, but that doesn't necessarily mean they should be considered the favorites to sign him.

Jordan Greer

NBA free agency odds 2019: Who are the favorites to sign Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving?

Who has the best chance of signing Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving? Here are the teams with the highest odds to land this year's top free agents.

Jacob Janower

Durant sells Malibu mansion

Durant’s sale of his swanky pad will only fuel speculation he’s prepping to sign a free agent contract with a team on the East Coast.

Travis Durkee

Will Lakers get meeting with Klay?

Thompson suffered a torn ACL in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors and is expected to miss most, if not all, of next season.

E.Jay Zarett

Report: Durant to opt out, become free agent

Despite suffering a ruptured Achilles that will likely sideline him for the 2019-20 season, Durant is widely considered to be the top free agent in a very talented class.

Gilbert McGregor

Durant declines Warriors option

Potential destinations will be plentiful for Durant when free agency begins June 30.

Travis Durkee

NBA trailblazer Curry in numbers

With the help of Opta, we take a look at Stephen Curry's NBA career in numbers on the 10th anniversary of the 2009 Draft.

Liam Blackburn

Warriors perfect for Curry - coach

Stephen Curry's college coach recalls the 2009 NBA Draft and working with the two-time MVP and three-time champion.

Liam Blackburn

The players drafted before Curry

Stephen Curry was selected seventh in the 2009 NBA Draft. Ten years on, we look at the six players preferred to the Warriors point guard.

Ben Spratt

3 takeaways from 2019 NBA awards

Current NBA players, basketball legends and others received recognition for their efforts on and off the court.

Ameer Tyree

Fredette to play Summer League with Warriors

After the Phoenix Suns declined his team option for next season, Jimmer Fredette will link up with the Golden State Warriors in Summer League.

Benyam Kidane

Fredette joining GSW in 2019

The Suns are declining the six-year NBA pro's team option for 2019-20, according to a report from The Athletic.

Ameer Tyree

Curry unveils new golf collection

It will feature multiple head-to-toe options and include outerwear and Curry 6 spikeless shoes.

Alexis Mansanarez

Why isn't Curry in 'Space Jam 2'?

Curry said he would have loved to have been part of the project, but scheduling conflicts got in the way.

Gabrielle McMillen

Why isn't Curry in 'Space Jam 2'?

Curry said he would have loved to have been part of the project, but scheduling conflicts got in the way.

Gabrielle McMillen

Warriors take Jordan Poole No. 28

The Warriors took one of the more projectable guards in the draft with the 28th pick.

Thomas Lott

Draft day outfits of current superstars

Check out how the current biggest stars of the league dressed when they were picked in the NBA Draft.

Yash Matange

Warriors actively looking for picks

The Warriors have been one of the “most active teams” trying to acquire additional selections, according to a report from Yahoo Sports.

E.Jay Zarett

'Space Jam 2' cast will include Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Klay Thompson and Diana Taurasi

The "Space Jam 2" cast is starting to come together.

Blake Birt

What will the Warriors do at 28?

The Warriors will have their first chance to acquire a rotation piece in the 2019 NBA Draft, where they hold the No. 28 selection.

E.Jay Zarett

Best available free agents

The 2019 free agency class could likely alter the landscape of the league, with the likes of Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard expected to become available.

Kyle Irving

Obviously Drake's plane did victory laps over the Raptors' championship parade

The Six's superfan was in attendance for his team's first NBA championship parade, and so was his private jet.

Jamila St. Ann

Warriors take out ad to congratulate Raptors

"The Golden State Warriors congratulate the Toronto Raptors on their historic achievement and bringing the 2019 NBA championship to the City of Toronto," the ad reads.

Scott Rafferty

Championship parade details

Starting at 10:00 a.m., the Raptors will celebrate their first title with a championship parade on Monday, June 17.

NBA.com Staff

What does Raptors' title mean for Canada?

NBA.com asked Tariq Sbiet, CEO of NorthPole Hoops, to put into perspective what a Raptors championship means for the game basketball in Canada.

Tariq Sbiet

NBA asked Drake to stay away

Drake received attention and scrutiny for his courtside behavior.

Chelsea Howard

Dirk feels bad about Warriors' woes

"It was tough to watch," Nowitzki said. "They're great players, both Hall of Famers and they'll be back."

Kirstie Chiappelli

Did Kawhi have the greatest postseason run in history?

Kawhi Leonard was awarded Finals MVP for the second time in his career, leading the Raptors to their first championship in franchise history. Was this the greatest individual postseason run in NBA history?

NBA.com Staff

Will Durant re-sign with Warriors?

It has been speculated that Durant would leave the Warriors during free agency, but that could change after his Achilles injury.

Chelsea Howard

Jeremy Lin is an NBA champion and Twitter wants to talk about Melo

Jeremy Lin is also a pioneer, but social media is more concerned with drama that supposedly unfolded seven years ago in New York.

Tom Gatto

Raptors' Finals triumph over Warriors sends strong message to rest of NBA

An injury-plagued NBA Finals should be a signal to the rest of the league that the age of Warriors domination is over. If ever there was a time to go all-in, it's right now.

Jordan Greer

Game 6 win most-watched game in Canadian history

An average audience of 7.7 million Canadians tuned in as the Toronto Raptors claimed their first ever NBA title.

Benyam Kidane

Burning questions for the Warriors

Would they have won the NBA title if healthy? Is the dynasty over? Will they actually miss the playoffs next season? Three of our writers tackled those questions and more as the Golden State Warriors enter a crucial offseason on the heels of a devastating loss in the NBA Finals.

NBA.com Staff

What's next for the Warriors?

The Warriors have a busy offseason ahead of them that includes the free agency of Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, as well as DeMarcus Cousins.

Scott Rafferty

Odds to win next season's title

The Golden State Warriors opened as the favourites to win the 2019-20 NBA title, but their odds dropped shortly after the news of Klay Thompson's torn ACL. Who took over the top spot?

Kyle Irving

PUMA gifts Green 'We the Champs' PE kicks

The Toronto Raptors have won their first title in franchise history, and Puma Basketball gifted shooting guard Danny Green with a pair of "We the Champs" Player Exclusive sneakers.

Kyle Irving

Which non-Kawhi player impressed the most?

Kawhi Leonard put together one of the greatest postseason runs in NBA history, but which other Raptors player impressed you the most throughout this championship run?

NBA.com Staff

Drake releasing two songs after Raptors win

Toronto Raptors Global ambassador/superfan Drake is giving the team a soundtrack to their title celebrations with two new songs on the way.

Benyam Kidane

Kerr: Warriors will look different

“I have no idea what Kevin’s going to do. I know we all want him back," Kerr said.

Ameer Tyree

Joey Votto offers Kawhi Leonard an unused transit pass to stay with Raptors

Joey Votto is a proud Canadian and a die-hard Toronto Raptors fan.

Alyssa Sconzo

Game 6 draws 15.6M Canadian viewers

Toronto's series-clinching victory drew record viewership in Canada.

Rudi Schuller

Warriors offseason preview: How will Kevin Durant's injury affect Golden State's plans?

All eyes will be on Kevin Durant this summer, but the Warriors' offseason issues go beyond the star forward.

Jordan Greer

NBA players send messages of support to Klay Thompson following brutal knee injury

The Warriors announced All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson suffered a torn left ACL in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The injury will likely sideline him for the majority of the 2019-20 season.

Jordan Greer

Dell Curry: 'We lost — still a win'

After the Warriors' Game 6 loss, Stephen Curry's father, Dell, said, "We've celebrated more tonight, during a loss, than ever."

Arthur Weinstein

Warriors still want Klay Thompson

Team owner Joe Lacob says the goal this offseason remains making Thompson, a pending free agent, "a Warrior for life" despite his torn ACL.

Bob Hille

Cousins open to re-signing

“It was a weird summer last summer. So you never know how things work out,” Cousins said. "We’ll see which way the wind blows.”

Chelsea Howard

Warriors show of spirit costly

The Warriors displayed incredible spirit in defeat in the NBA Finals, but their show of determination greatly damaged hopes for next season.

Nicholas McGee

What does the Raptors' NBA Finals win mean for the Drake curse?

Is the Drake curse truly lifted? We take a deeper look into the meaning behind the Raptors' win in the NBA Finals.

Jordan Heck

Raptors parade: Time, route

The Raptors won their first NBA championship in franchise history with a 114-110 win over the Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Chelsea Howard

Stephen Curry congratulates Drake on FaceTime after Raptors win NBA title

The two-time MVP was pure class in his conversation with Drake after the Raptors beat the Warriors to win the 2019 NBA championship.

Draymond Green: We're not done yet!

After missing out on a third straight NBA title, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry declared the Golden State Warriors can bounce back.

Rob Lancaster

Raptors are most resilient champ in NBA history

They trailed against the Magic. They trailed against the 76ers. They trailed against the Bucks. After falling behind in three different series before even reaching the NBA Finals, the Raptors path towards winning the championship is unlike any other in NBA history.

Micah Adams

Curry hails injured Klay Thompson

The Golden State Warriors have confirmed Klay Thompson suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in Game 6 against the Toronto Raptors.

Rob Lancaster

Initial reactions to Raptors winning the NBA title

What does a second Finals MVP mean for Kawhi Leonard? How does this change the perception of Kyle Lowry? Is this the end of the Warriors' dynasty?

Micah Adams

Thompson tore ACL in Game 6

Thompson suffered the injury in the third quarter on a breakaway.

Thomas Lott

Thompson tore ACL in Game 6

Thompson suffered the injury in the third quarter on a breakaway.

Thomas Lott

NBA players react to Raptors' title

"Congrats to the Raps, inspiring the youth back home wit this one for sure," Toronto native Kelly Olynyk tweeted.

Scott Rafferty

How the Raptors became champions for the first time

The Toronto Raptors held on in a wild fourth quarter to claim their first NBA championship.

Thomas Schlarp

NBA players react on Twitter to Raptors winning first NBA championship in franchise history

This was a storybook ending to a historic season for the Raptors, and NBA players wasted no time congratulating Toronto on its historic win.

Alyssa Sconzo

What did Drake do after the Raptors won the NBA Finals?

The Raptors' global ambassador celebrated like a player after the franchise won its first championship.

Tom Gatto

Thompson tore ACL in Game 6

Thompson suffered the injury in the third quarter on a breakaway.

Thomas Lott

Why Raptors' Kawhi Leonard isn't unanimous NBA Finals MVP

One voter decided another Raptors player was more worthy of the NBA Finals MVP trophy than Kawhi Leonard.

Jordan Greer

Raptors president Masai Ujiri reportedly in altercation with deputy after NBA Finals Game 6

Video appears to show Masai Ujiri and the officer squaring off behind one of the baselines at Oracle Arena.

Tom Gatto

Kawhi reflects on 'tough' journey to NBA title

Kawhi Leonard reflects on how he tackled the difficulties of last offseason and how much this championship means to him.

Yash Matange

Lowry cements Raptor legacy with title

Kyle Lowry has been through it all as the longest tenured Raptors player, but he finally has his career defining moment and no one can take it away from him.

Carlan Gay

Thompson suffers torn ACL in left knee

Golden State Warriors sharp-shooter Klay Thompson was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee after undergoing an MRI.

Benyam Kidane

Sights and sounds from Raptors' first-ever NBA title

The Raptors came into the final ever game in Oracle Arena and walked out with a title, completing a storybook ending to the greatest season in franchise history.

Matthew Blum

Green on Dubs' dynasty: 'We're not done yet'

Stephen Curry echoed Draymond Green's comments, saying that the Warriors' championship DNA is strong enough to bring them back to this stage.

Yash Matange

Steve Kerr in awe of Warriors

Steve Kerr struggled to find the words to describe his team, who were dethroned by the Raptors on Thursday.

Sacha Pisani

3 questions Raps have to answer

The Raptors won their first title in franchise history Thursday and now they have some serious questions to answer.

Thomas Lott

Leonard revels in Raptors' success

Raptors star Kawhi Leonard was delighted after winning another NBA championship.

Dejan Kalinic

Twitter reacts to Raptors' title

Toronto closed out the Warriors with a 114-110 victory in Game 6 of the Finals to win its first title in franchise history.

E.Jay Zarett

3 reasons why Raptors won the title

Toronto closed out the Warriors at Oracle Arena on Thursday in Game 6 of the Finals to win its first title in in franchise history.

E.Jay Zarett

3 reasons why Raptors won the title

Toronto closed out the Warriors at Oracle Arena on Thursday in Game 6 of the Finals to win its first title in in franchise history.

E.Jay Zarett

Grading key players from Game 6

The Toronto Raptors seal their first ever NBA title with a 114-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6. Check out the player ratings from the decisive Game 6.

Benyam Kidane

Nurse first-ever to win NBA & G-League title

Nick Nurse was a two-time NBA G League champion - Iowa Energy (2010) and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2013). Now he is also an NBA champion.

Yash Matange

Which coaches have won a title in their 1st year?

Nick Nurse joins a select list of coaches to win an NBA title as a first-year head coach.

C Herrera Luyando

Kawhi named Finals MVP

Leonard joins LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players in NBA history to win the award on two different teams.

Scott Rafferty

Thompson leaves Game 6 with knee injury

Thompson was the game's leading scorer before his injury with 30 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

Raptors win first title in franchise history

The Raptors have won the NBA title for the first time in franchise history.

Gilbert McGregor

Warriors' DeMarcus Cousins could determine outcome of NBA Finals — for better or worse

The Warriors know what to expect from Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, but they need DeMarcus Cousins to be an X-factor in Game 6 against the Raptors.

Bill Bender

Kevin Durant's injury leaves three key questions with major ramifications

Kevin Durant's absence obviously impacts the Warriors' title chances, but the ripple effects of his injury will be felt well outside of the Bay Area.

Jordan Greer

Klay praises KD's 'greatness'

Klay Thompson is ready to put it all on the line for Game 6, but reminded Golden State Warriors fans they wouldn't be in this position if it weren't for Kevin Durant.

James McKern

What channel is Raptors vs. Warriors on today? Game 6 time, TV schedule for 2019 NBA Finals

The Warriors squeaked by with a Game 5 victory to stay alive in the NBA Finals, despite losing Kevin Durant. The Raptors head to Oracle Arena one last time, hoping to close out the series.

Blair Berry

Fact or Fiction for biggest Game 6 storylines

Should the Warriors be favoured? Will Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combine for 70-plus points? Will the Raptors get a bounce-back game from Pascal Siakam?

NBA.com Staff

Is Jurassic Park open?

MLSE provided an update on rainy Jurassic Park ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Carlan Gay

This is Kawhi's legend-making moment

Magic Johnson at Boston. Michael Jordan at Utah. Kawhi Leonard at Golden State? Some of the biggest moments by the biggest legends on the biggest stage came on the road. Will Kawhi take advantage of his chance to make history in Game 6?

Micah Adams

On This Date: Best duo performance in Finals

Will the Toronto Raptors be stopped in their quest for a title by Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson? Coincidentally, Game 6 falls on the three-year anniversary of perhaps the greatest performance ever by two teammates in the NBA Finals.

Scott Rafferty

Kawhi offers advice to Durant

"Make sure you come back when you feel healthy and you feel good enough that you feel confident enough in yourself to go back out there on the floor," Leonard said.

Scott Rafferty

Game 6 preview: Can the Raptors close out on the road?

The Warriors extended their season with an emotional Game 5 win but can they again produce with their backs against the wall or will the Raptors respond with another road win to capture the first title in franchise history?

Gilbert McGregor

Medical analysis: What's next for KD?

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with specifics on the type of injury sustained, contributing factors and the outlook for a potential recovery.

Gilbert McGregor

Meet the man behind the Raptors playoff anthem

Ahead of Beyonce and right alongside Drake and Bieber, how an unexpected climb towards the top of the charts in 2016 paved the way for the latest unofficial playoff anthem for the Toronto Raptors.

Carlan Gay

"Game 6 Klay" to the rescue?

He did it in 2016. He did it in 2018. He's already done it once in 2019. There's no situation that Klay Thompson thrives in more than Game 6 with his team on the ropes and in desperation mode. Can he once again deliver with Golden State's dynasty on the line?

Yash Matange

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