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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Barkley: Warriors will struggle

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

Chelsea Howard

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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

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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

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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

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Warriors waive Shaun Livingston

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

Thomas Lott

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Warriors waive Shaun Livingston

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

Benyam Kidane

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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

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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

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Warriors trade Jones to Hawks

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

Gabrielle McMillen

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Report: Thompson undergoes successful surgery

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

Kyle Irving

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Thompson reacts to max contract

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

Alexis Mansanarez

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Warriors sign Klay to max contract

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

Alexis Mansanarez

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Warriors getting Russell from Nets

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

Ameer Tyree

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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

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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 ...

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Durant to announce decision Sunday

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

Kirstie Chiappelli

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Seven teams interested in Cousins

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

Chelsea Howard

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Durant declines Warriors option

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

Travis Durkee

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Curry unveils new golf collection

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

Alexis Mansanarez

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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

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Warriors take Jordan Poole No. 28

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

Thomas Lott

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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

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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

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'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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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NBA asked Drake to stay away

Drake received attention and scrutiny for his courtside behavior.

Chelsea Howard

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Game 6 draws 15.6M Canadian viewers

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

Rudi Schuller

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Thompson tore ACL in Game 6

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

Thomas Lott

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Thompson tore ACL in Game 6

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

Thomas Lott

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Leonard revels in Raptors' success

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

Dejan Kalinic

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Raptors win first title in franchise history

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

Gilbert McGregor

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Is Jurassic Park open?

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

Carlan Gay

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"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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5 reasons the Raptors are still feeling good

Up 103-97 with under three minutes to go in Game 5, the Raptors were on the verge of winning the NBA title. Now they're heading into Oracle Arena and with a loss, would be facing a pressure-packed Game 7. Here are five reasons that Raptors fans should still feel good about their prospects.

Micah Adams

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NBA Finals broadcast schedule

We have you covered on the date, time and network of every game throughout the NBA Finals!

NBA.com Staff

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What went wrong for Raptors at end of Game 5?

The Raptors led by six points with 3:28 to play in Game 5. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson then caught fire while Toronto's offence went ice cold, paving the way for the Warriors to force a Game 6.

Scott Rafferty

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Oracle Arena's best moments

Over 47 seasons, some of the biggest moments in NBA history have occurred at Oakland's Oracle Arena. As the building is set to host its final NBA game, revisit some of the more notable moments.

Gilbert McGregor

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Updated odds, picks for Game 6

The Warriors are favoured to win Game 6 but most of our staff believe the Raptors will win once again at Oracle Arena, this time to secure their first title.

Scott Rafferty

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Achilles specialist on KD's injury

An Achilles specialist feels Warriors star Kevin Durant will struggle to be as explosive when he returns from his injury.

Liam Blackburn

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Leonard offers Durant advice

After Durant revealed he underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles, Leonard gave him a key piece of advice for his recovery.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Durant had surgery on Achilles

Durant wrote on Instagram: "I'm hurting deeply, but I'm OK. Basketball is my biggest love and I wanted to be out there that night."

Chelsea Howard

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Players to have ruptured their Achilles

Kevin Durant confirmed on Wednesday that he ruptured his Achilles in Game 5 of the Finals. How have other NBA players bounced back from the same injury?

Pablo Schatzky

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Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles

"What’s good everybody I wanted to update you all: I did rupture my Achilles. Surgery was today and it was a success, EASY MONEY," Durant announced on Instagram.

Scott Rafferty

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ESPN's Jalen Rose says support for Kevin Durant following Achilles injury is 'phony'

Warriors star Kevin Durant returned to the court in a must-win Game 5 against the Raptors, but he suffered an Achilles injury after playing just 12 minutes.

Alyssa Sconzo

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Wanda Durant talks KD's injury

Wanda Durant said it was heartbreaking to watch her son get hurt and that he told her not to cry when they talked a few minutes later.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Durant latest example of risk vs. reward

NBA legend Isiah Thomas analyzes the latest example of health vs. championship aspirations dilemma.

Isiah Thomas

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Did the Raptors blow it?

Three of our writers discuss following a thrilling Game 5, in which Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson kept Golden State's season alive with historic performances.

NBA.com Staff

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Game 5 most-watched program on TV this year

Game 5 became the most-watched broadcast in Canada this year and most-watched NBA game ever in the country.

Carlan Gay

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Punjabi broadcast duo ready to make difference in India

Canadians Parminder Singh and Preet Randhawa are bringing the game to new fans and hope one day it pays off with more Indians in the NBA.

Carlan Gay

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NBA Finals 2019: Warriors-Raptors: Game 5 sets Canadian TV viewership records

The Raptors' Game 5 loss to the Warriors, in which Toronto could have clinched the city's first NBA championship, broke television records in Canada.

Sammi Silber

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Doctor: Durant hurt Achilles in May

Dr. David Chao says he believes Durant first injured his Achilles last month against the Rockets, but the Warriors termed it a calf injury.

Arthur Weinstein

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Looney expects to play in Game 6

“They’re comfortable with me going out there as long as I can tolerate the pain,” Looney said, via the Mercury News.

E.Jay Zarett

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Barkley blames GS. for KD injury

"I blame the Warriors for KD getting hurt and I don't care what they say about it," Barkley said on ESPN's "Get Up" on Tuesday.

Ameer Tyree

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Leonard on Durant: 'I feel bad'

After Durant left Monday's game with an Achilles injury, Leonard said he could relate to Durant's situation.

Chelsea Howard

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Nurse explains late timeout

Nick Nurse said he thought his players could use the "extra energy push" to try and close out the series Monday.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Raptors let golden opportunity slip away in Game 5

The Raptors let a golden opportunity slip through their grasp in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Now the big question is how Toronto reacts after such a tough loss.

Jenn Smith

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Warriors players call out Raptors fans for their 'bulls—' behavior after Kevin Durant's injury

Raptors fans began cheering after Kevin Durant's injury, leading to many Warriors players calling them out after the game.

Jordan Heck

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Lowry unimpressed with Raptors fans

There were cheers when Kevin Durant hit the deck in pain during Game 5, a reaction that Kyle Lowry was not impressed with.

Peter Thompson

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How Warriors forced a Game 6 at Oracle

The Raptors led by six points with under three minutes remaining, but then shot 1-6 down the stretch as the Golden State Warriors fought back to force a Game 6.

Micah Adams

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Warriors' final stop reveals everything about the heart of this team

Nothing better represents what separates the Warriors from the rest of the pack than their incredible defensive possession to end Game 5.

Jordan Greer

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NBA Finals 2019: Raptors fans exhibit classless side after Durant injury

In a classy gesture from the Raptors, Toronto players quieted fans who cheered Kevin Durant's injury on Monday night.

Joe Rivera

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Warriors vs. Raptors: Game 5 live updates and more

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the Warriors' come-from-behind victory over the Raptors in Game 5.

Drew Nantais

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NBA players react on Twitter to Kevin Durant's leg injury

Warriors star Kevin Durant returned to the court Monday night for Game 5 of the NBA Finals only to go down early in the first half with a lower leg injury.

Jordan Greer

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Durant exits Game 5 with Achilles injury

Kevin Durant left Game 5 early in the second quarter. Warriors president Bob Myers confirmed after the game that it's an Achilles injury, but that the full extent of the injury would not be known until undergoing an MRI on Tuesday.

Benyam Kidane

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Players react to KD's injury

Kevin Durant returned to the Warriors lineup after missing eight straight games with a right calf strain.

Yash Matange

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Warriors president delivers emotional statement on Durant's injury

In a postgame statement, Warriors president of basketball operation Bob Myers shared that Kevin Durant suffered an Achilles injury during the second quarter of Game 5.

Gilbert McGregor

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Sights and sounds from a nail-biting Game 5

The Warriors came away with a gutsy win, beating the Raptors by one point to extend the NBA Finals to a sixth game on Thursday.

Carlan Gay

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Players react to a gritty Warriors win

The Raptors led by six points with just over three minutes to play in Game 5, but Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson came up big to keep Golden State's season alive.

Scott Rafferty

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Green says Game 5 was Warriors' 'greatest' performance

Down six points and multiple key rotation players with three minutes to play, the Warriors battled to keep their season alive and force a Game 6 back at the Oracle Arena.

Yash Matange

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Grading key players from Game 5

The Golden State Warriors live to fight another day after grinding out a 106-105 win on the road to force a Game 6 back at Oracle Arena.

Benyam Kidane

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Warriors discuss Durant's injury

"It's an Achilles injury. I don't know the extent of it," Myers said while making a statement after the Warriors' 106-105 win.

Ameer Tyree

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Durant (Achilles) leaves Game 5

Durant scored 11 points on 3-of-5 shooting and grabbed two rebounds in Game 5 before exiting.

E.Jay Zarett

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Durant ‘hurting deep in the soul’

Durant addressed the injury he suffered in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in an Instagram live post Monday.

E.Jay Zarett

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3 takeaways from the Warriors' win

Although Kevin Durant and Kevon Looney re-aggravated injuries in the contest and left the game, the Warriors held on.

Ameer Tyree

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Thompson: 'When you have the firepower we do, you're never out of it'

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for over half of the Warriors points, including the final nine points of the game, to complete a late comeback to take Game 5

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from an intense Game 5

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson stepped up down the stretch to lead the Warriors on a 9-2 run to comeback and defeat the Raptors in Game 5

Kyle Irving

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Kevin Durant will play in Game 5

"We'll start him and play him in short spurts and see how he responds," Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters pregame.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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What channel is Warriors vs. Raptors on today? Game 5 time, TV schedule for 2019 NBA Finals

The Raptors need just one more win to claim the franchise's first-ever NBA championship. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the game.

Thomas Schlarp

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Views from 30 different 'Jurassic Parks' for Game 5

According to blogTO, there have been over 30 cities with their own version of Jurassic Park that you see outside of Scotiabank Arena. As the Raptors chase history tonight, take a look at all the different locations that will host viewing parties for the big game

Gilbert McGregor

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What Durant's return means for Warriors, Raptors

Through four games, the Raptors are rolling. With Kevin Durant now back in the mix, will Toronto be able to finish the job or will it succumb to a Warriors team finally at full strength and ready to claw back into this series?

Scott Rafferty

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Report: Durant 'plans to play' in Game 5

Kevin Durant (calf) was able to practice Sunday and is now listed as 'questionable' for Game 5. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Durant 'plans to play' in Game 5.

Kyle Irving

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Air Canada: Rooting for the Raptors from 35,000 feet

What do you do when Game 5 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for the same time as your flight? The SWNT is lobbying Air Canada to carry Game 5 of the NBA Finals so they can cheer while en route to Europe.

Carlan Gay

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Canadians call NBA Finals in Punjabi for first time

Canadians Parminder Singh and Preet Randhawa called Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Punjabi for the first time in the league's history.

Carlan Gay

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Fred VanVleet cleared for Game 5

VanVleet will wear a mouthpiece after taking an elbow to the face in Friday's Game 4 win over the Warriors.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Game 5 preview: Will the Raptors close the series out?

The Raptors return to Toronto one win away from winning their first championship. Will they get it done in front of their home crowd?

Scott Rafferty

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Putting Kawhi's playoff run into perspective

Kawhi Leonard has placed himself among the greats with his scoring efforts in the 2019 postseason. He's now one game – and one win – away from making even more history.

Gilbert McGregor

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Which team stats do Kawhi and Lowry value the most?

Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry both talked about which team stats they look for in the box score following a game. Let's see how the Raptors have stacked up with the Warriors in those categories of each game thus far

Kyle Irving

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Q&A with Leigh Ellis from The Starters

What was reporting from a sea of Raptors fans in Oracle Arena like after Game 4? What makes Kawhi Leonard special against the best competition? Will the Raptors close out the series in Game 5?

Micah Adams

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How will the 2019 NBA Finals impact Kevin Durant's free agency?

How could the outcome of the 2019 NBA Finals impact Kevin Durant's decision this summer? Let's run through a few possible scenarios.

Joe Morgan

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NBA playoffs schedule 2019: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2019 NBA playoffs, including series-by-series TV schedules.

Jordan Greer

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NBA Finals schedule 2019: Dates, times, TV channel, live stream for Raptors vs. Warriors

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2019 NBA Finals, including the full series TV schedule and how to live stream every game.

Jordan Greer

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The Warriors' dynasty is one step closer to extinction

This year's NBA Finals series isn't over just yet, but it feels very much like this Warriors dynasty is coming to an end.

Joe Morgan

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VanVleet to wear mouthguard for Game 5

The Toronto Raptors' reserve point guard took a hit in Game 4 but will be ready for the possible title clincher in Toronto.

Yash Matange

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Curry on overcoming 3-1 deficit: 'We know we can do it'

For the first time in their five-straight Finals appearances, the Warriors find themselves down two games.

Benyam Kidane

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