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NBA Jam Week: ranking all 30 top NBA duos

Is there a world in which LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the two best players in the league? What if Kristaps Porzingis is fully healed and suits up next to an even better version of Luka Doncic? Would it be that crazy if Klay Thompson returned and the Splash Brothers once again rolled as an unstoppable tag-team?

Micah Adams

Biggest X-factors in the East

The Eastern Conference is expected to be a three-team race between the Bucks, 76ers and Celtics next season, but there are a number of other talented teams. If these players can step up, they'll take their squad to the next level.

Kyle Irving

Is Lowry a Hall of Famer?

Five All-Star appearances. An NBA title. An Olympic gold medal. Is the combination enough for Kyle Lowry to one day make the Hall of Fame?

NBA.com Staff

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 buzz-worthy backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley overrated? How good will the duo of Stephen Curry and D'Angelo Russell be while Golden State awaits the return of Klay Thompson? Will Ben Simmons thrive next to his new backcourt partner?

Micah Adams

Lin signs with CBA's Beijing Ducks

Lin split the 2018-19 season in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors. He averaged 9.6 points, 3.1 assists and 2.4 rebounds over 74 regular season games with the two teams.

Scott Rafferty

When does the 2019-20 season begin?

The NBA season begins with an exciting pair of doubleheaders on Wednesday, Oct. 23. We've got you covered with the times, dates and locations for the season opener of all 30 teams.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

The Lakers led the league with 43 games on national TV in America last season.

Carlan Gay

When Kawhi and other stars return to former teams

With the NBA calendar being released on Monday, we now know when some of the league's biggest names will play against their former teams next season.

Scott Rafferty

Way-too-early Christmas Day preview

The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released. 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

How Nurse can get the most out of Gasol

With Kawhi Leonard gone, all signs point to Pascal Siakam filling his role as the primary scorer. But how can Nick Nurse operate the offence differently to create open looks for his players? Giving Marc Gasol more touches might be the answer.

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

How Siakam could become even more efficient in the post

Pascal Siakam did the majority of his damage in and around the paint last season. How can the 25-year-old forward become even more efficient at his favourite spots on the floor?

Kyle Irving

Report: NBA Opening Night 2019-20 announced

The headliner for NBA Opening Night 2019-20 will be a battle between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champion Toronto Raptors will also face off against the New Orleans Pelicans, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports

Kyle Irving

Report: Raptors to host Kawhi, Clippers before Christmas

Kawhi Leonard's only season with the Raptors was a memorable one, ending with him winning his second title and Finals MVP trophy.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Clippers vs. Lakers headline Christmas Day

The NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released through multiple reports, headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Irving

Siakam's passing could help overcome loss of Kawhi

With the way opponents are expected to defend Pascal Siakam now that Kawhi Leonard is no longer on the team, the Toronto Raptors need the 25-year-old to be more of a creator for others. Is he up for the challenge?

Scott Rafferty

Drafting the best all-time Raptors

We held a snake-style draft that included every player and coach who has represented the Raptors since the franchise's debut season. Did Kawhi Leonard or Vince Carter go No. 1? Did DeMar DeRozan or Kyle Lowry get selected first? Here are the results.

NBA.com Staff

How Lowry can adapt for a new Raptors era

In the wake of an NBA championship and Kawhi Leonard's departure, Kyle Lowry now has to adapt to being the true face of the Toronto Raptors.

Matthew Blum

Lin says he's hit new 'rock bottom' in free agency

Still unsigned, Lin elaborated on the increasing difficulty of his NBA journey in recent years at an event in Taiwan.

Gilbert McGregor

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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Kawhi says he was 'very close' to signing with Lakers, Raptors

After an extensive free agency process, the Los Angeles Clippers created a situation for Kawhi Leonard that was too good to walk away from.

Benyam Kidane

Kawhi: "Thank all of Toronto...it was a great amazing season"

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were introduced as Clippers on Wednesday and both players thanked their former teams.

Carlan Gay

Gasol happy Grizzlies ignored his desire to stay

Marc Gasol wanted to finish his career with the Memphis Grizzlies, but after winning an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors, it's safe to say things worked out.

Benyam Kidane

Divisional Ranking: Can the Raps win the Atlantic?

There's been a lot of movement in the Atlantic Division in the offseason, is it still one of the toughest in the NBA?

Carlan Gay

Embiid, Bosh, Brogdon headline BWB Africa 2019

The 17th annual Basketball Without Borders Africa camp will be held in Saly, Senegal.

Carlan Gay

How Siakam can become a superstar

Pascal Siakam improved more than anyone could've imagined last season, but the 76ers and Bucks were able to take advantage of one particular weakness in the playoffs. If he can turn it into a strength, there might be no stopping him.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Lowry undergoes procedure on left thumb

Lowry suffered the injury in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, playing through significant pain in the final 12 games of the postseason. USA Basketball Men's National Team training camp begins on Aug. 5.

Gilbert McGregor

How will you remember Kawhi-DeMar trade?

Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the biggest trade in Raptors history. We asked our NBA.com experts what they'll remember most about the trade.

NBA.com Staff

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

Giannis wanted Kawhi to re-sign with Raptors

"For me personally, I would love for Kawhi to stay in the East and stay in Toronto because I would love to go through the series [with them] again," Antetokounmpo told Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.

Scott Rafferty

How did the Raptors do in free agency?

The Raptors failed to bring back Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, but how did they do with the rest of their acquisitions?

Carlan Gay

Report: Phil Handy to join Lakers coaching staff

Phil Handy is widely regarded as one of the best player development coaches in the league, adding more experience to the Los Angeles Lakers staff.

Benyam Kidane

Las Vegas Summer League Day 8 Recap

Day 8 of Summer League action consisted of eight consolation games as we gear up for the tournament, which tips off tomorrow. There were plenty of notable performances and big games and we've got you covered with everything from the day.

Gilbert McGregor

Ujiri: "We're going to be just fine"

During the Las Vegas Summer League, the Raptors' President of Basketball Operations touched on Leonard's free agency process and his confidence in Toronto's future.

Gilbert McGregor

Powell on Kawhi: 'I can't wait to go out there and guard him'

"I've already talked to him about it, how I'm going to lock him up, and having fun with it, so I'm excited," Powell continued with a smile on his face.

Scott Rafferty

What to watch: Vegas Summer League Day 5

From a number of highflyers who are sure to continue to make highlights to prolific players worth making note of, there is plenty to see throughout Day 5 of Summer League action.

Gilbert McGregor

6 things we learned from NBA Free Agency

The league has changed a lot since the Raptors were crowned NBA champions in June, here are a couple things we've learned since then.

Carlan Gay

Ujiri pens 'heartfelt thank you' to Kawhi & Green

Toronto Raptors President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri released the following statement after Kawhi Leonard and Dany Green's respective free agent moves to Los Angeles.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Stanley Johnson agrees to deal with Raptors

Johnson, who was selected with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, has posted career averages of 7.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game through his first four seasons.

Gilbert McGregor

Green agrees to deal with Lakers

The deal is reportedly for two years and worth $30 million.

Scott Rafferty

Where do Raptors go from here?

Run it back or blow it up? Kawhi Leonard's decision to join the Clippers in free agency leaves the Raptors with some tough decisions to make.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Kawhi leaving Raptors for Clippers

Leonard leaves the Raptors in free agency after leading them to their first-ever NBA title to join the LA Clippers. After a reported trade with the Thunder, he'll be teaming up with Paul George in LA

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JV on Raps title: 'I was thrilled, but a bit annoyed'

Jonas Valanciunas was part of the trader at February's trade deadline that brought Marc Gasol to the Raptors.

Benyam Kidane

Latest updates & reports on #KawhiWatch

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and reports on where the reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard will sign.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Raptors, Mavericks, Lakers in mix for Green

We ranked Danny Green as the third-best shooting guard in this free agency class behind Klay Thompson and Jimmy Butler, both of whom are no longer available.

Scott Rafferty

The case for Kawhi to re-sign with Raptors

Leonard will reportedly decline his player option for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer. Why should the three-time All-Star stay with the Raptors?

Scott Rafferty

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: Kawhi won't meet with teams on first day, won't be rush

Kawhi Leonard has seen multiple All-Stars find new homes on the first day of free agency, but he won't be rushed into a decision.

Carlan Gay

How has free agency impacted championship odds?

The defending champion Toronto Raptors have dropped from 8-1 odds to 12-1 odds to win next season's title following the first wave of free agency signings. The Los Angeles Lakers, meanwhile, remain at 2-1 for best odds to win the championship.

Kyle Irving

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

Kawhi to meet with Lakers in free agency

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will reportedly be part of the Los Angeles Lakers pitch to Kawhi Leonard once free agency begins.

Benyam Kidane

Kawhi and the Domino Effect

If Kawhi Leonard decides to leave Toronto, it impacts nearly everyone else on the entire roster. Here's a player-by-player breakdown of what that domino effect might look like from Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam to Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Raptors will get final meeting with Kawhi

According to media reports, Leonard will be meeting with the Raptors, Lakers and Clippers in Los Angeles next week.

Kyle Irving

Gasol exercises player option for next season

Gasol averaged 9.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game in his first season with the Raptors.

Scott Rafferty

If not Raptors, where should Kawhi sign?

If the All-Star forward does not re-sign with the Toronto Raptors in free agency, which team should he sign with? Our NBA.com experts make the case for the four other likely destinations for Kawhi Leonard.

NBA.com Staff

Siakam wins 2018-19 MIP Award

Toronto Raptors' Siakam beat out the other finalists in D'Angelo Russell and De'Aaron Fox for the award.

Yash Matange

Who will be the next Pascal Siakam?

Pascal Siakam is the favourite to win Most Improved Player at the NBA Awards. Who will be the next young star to break through on a winning team?

NBA.com Staff

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

Kawhi to decline player option, will test free agency

Kawhi Leonard will decline his option with $21.3 million with the Raptors for next season and test the open market in free agency.

Benyam Kidane

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

Best moments from Raptors' championship parade

After defeating the Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals, the Raptors celebrated their championship with a parade through Toronto on Monday.

Scott Rafferty

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

VanVleet on Leonard: 'We would all love for him to be back'

"I think he's earned his freedom in his career to do what he wants to do," the Raptors point guard said in the team's season-ending press conference in Toronto.

Yash Matange

Report: Lakers plan to pursue Kawhi in free agency

Following their blockbuster deal to bring Anthony Davis to Los Angeles, the Lakers have turned their eye to adding a third star to form a new Big 3.

Benyam Kidane

Lin thanks DeRozan for paving the way

"Dont rly know Demar personally but the positive impact he had is so obvious," Lin tweeted after the Raptors won the title. "Hope he gets credit for laying the foundation and paving the way! #thankyouDemar"

Scott Rafferty

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

How the Raptors' championship roster was assembled

The Raptors have earned their first NBA title in franchise history! How did this championship roster come to be?

Kyle Irving

Defining moments from Raptors' title run

While the lasting image will be the team hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy, there were a number of big moments along the way.

Gilbert McGregor

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

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

Kawhi reflects on 'tough' journey to NBA title

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

Yash Matange

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What's next for the Raptors?

The Toronto Raptors have won their first NBA title in franchise history! But with the 2018-19 season behind us, what's next for the Raptors?

Kyle Irving

Toronto: City of a Champion

What the Raptors' first NBA title in franchise history means to the city through the lens of Canadian Adnan Virk, former on-air host for Raptors TV and current host of DAZN's ChangeUp.

Adnan Virk

Players react to Klay's Game 6 injury

Klay Thompson eventually exited the locker room on crutches after injuring his left knee on an awkward landing off a dunk attempt in the third quarter.

Yash Matange

Raptors win first title in franchise history

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

Gilbert McGregor

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

Watch LIVE Finals action in Punjabi

Along with the Punjabi broadcast on League Pass, the Finals will also be live streamed across Facebook, Twitter and Youtube in India

Yash Matange

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

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

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

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

Players to have ruptured their Achilles

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

Pablo Schatzky

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

Green says Game 5 was the 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Report: Durant 'plans to play' in Game 5

Kevin Durant (calf) was able to practice one day prior to the game 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

Broadcasters call NBA Finals in Punjabi for first time

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

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

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

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

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

Taking stock of Finals MVP race

Kawhi Leonard is the clear favourite heading into Game 5, but who else should be in consideration for Finals MVP?

Scott Rafferty

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

Sights and sounds from Game 4 at Oracle

The Raptors walked onto the Warriors home floor and took care of business, possibly putting an end to Golden State's time in Oracle Arena.

Matthew Blum

Green on 3-1 lead: 'Why not make our own history?'

Teams with a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals are 33-1 all-time in closing out the series. The one team that blew that lead? The Golden State Warriors in 2016. Can they fall on the right side of history this time around?

Kyle Irving

Curry: '[Kawhi Leonard] played amazing'

The former Finals MVPs stellar Game 4 display received lot of appreciations from players and coaches in the postgame press conference.

Yash Matange

NBA players react to a big-time Raptors win

"Toronto’s defense gives them a chance every night," Utah Jazz centre Rudy Gobert tweeted after Game 4. "Consistency wins..."

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Grading key players from Game 4

The Toronto Raptors are just one win away from winning the NBA championship after a thrilling 105-92 win over the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena.

Benyam Kidane

Instant Reaction: Raptors flex their muscles in Game 4

The Raptors are now one win away from winning their first NBA championship thanks to huge performances from Kawhi Leonard and Serge Ibaka.

Scott Rafferty

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 games, revisit some of the more notable moments.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from Raptors' massive Game 4 road-win

Kawhi Leonard's 36 points and 20 points off the bench from Serge Ibaka have the Raptors one win away from winning the NBA title.

Kyle Irving

Looney to play in Game 4

Looney suffered a non-displaced first costal cartilage fracture in Golden State's Game 2 win following a collision with Kawhi Leonard.

Scott Rafferty

Marc Gasol playing the role of Tim Duncan

Marc Gasol has become the anchor of the Raptors' stingy defence, like Tim Duncan had been for many years with the Spurs.

Nacho Losilla

Kawhi overtakes Curry as Finals MVP favourite

Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard is now the odds favourite to win Finals MVP for the second time in his career.

Carlan Gay

How Klay Thompson's return impacts Raptors

The biggest storyline entering Game 4 is the return of Klay Thompson. Will he defend Kawhi Leonard? Will he be the second scorer Golden State sorely missed in Game 3? How effective will be he on that injured hamstring?

Micah Adams

NBA hands Warriors' investor $500k fine, 1-year ban

There was an incident between Kyle Lowry and a Warriors team investor when Lowry dove into the stands for a loose ball in Game 3. The investor is not permitted to attend NBA games

NBA.com Staff

Kerr: 'Good chance' KD could play in Game 5 or 6

The Golden State Warriors have gone 6-2 in the eight games that KD has missed this postseason due to the strained right calf.

Yash Matange

Durant ruled OUT for Game 4

Steve Kerr announced at media availability that Kevin Durant is out for Game 4

Kyle Irving

Game 4 preview: How will the Warriors respond?

The Raptors have taken a 2-1 series lead and are just two wins away from their first NBA title in franchise history. Will Toronto keep their foot on the gas? Can the Warriors get healthy in the one day off between Games 3 and 4?

Gilbert McGregor

Danny Green shoots up the Finals record book

Danny Green hit more 3-pointers in Game 3 than he did in the entire series against the Milwaukee Bucks. He's once again proving that he's at his very best on the very biggest stage.

Micah Adams

Curry's record-breaking Game 3: Who said What?

Stephen Curry's sensational Game 3 display of 47 points was in vain as the Warriors lost Game 3 at home. Here's what payers from both teams had to say about his impressive performance at Oracle Arena.

Yash Matange

Draymond predicts Warriors' title in 6 games

Despite the 14-point Game 3 loss, Draymond Green is very confident about the Warriors' championship chances.

Yash Matange

Bogut on Warriors defensive struggles: 'We miss Klay a lot'

The Toronto Raptors caught fire from the three-point line, with the short-handed Warriors struggling on the defensive end without Klay Thompson.

Benyam Kidane

Kawhi leads Raptors to Game 3 victory

The Raptors took advantage of the Warriors being short-handed, beating them in Game 3 to regain homecourt advantage in the Finals.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Kerr expects Klay to play Game 4

Prior to missing Game 3, Klay Thompson had played all of his 120 previous career playoff games.

Yash Matange

Sights and Sounds from Game 3

The Toronto Raptors took over Oracle Arena and made a statement, retaking home court advantage and grabbing control of the NBA Finals.

Matthew Blum

Grading key players from Game 3

The Toronto Raptors take a 2-1 series lead after a comfortable 123-109 win at Oracle Arena, despite a playoff career-high 47 points from Steph Curry.

Benyam Kidane

Odds and predictions for Game 4

Despite a big Game 3 win for the Raptors, the Warriors opened as favourites to win Game 4.

Scott Rafferty

Raptors win, overcome Curry's historic game

A playoff and NBA Finals career-high 47 points from Stephen Curry wasn't enough as the Raptors stole Game 3 on the road to take a 2-1 series lead.

Kyle Irving

Update: Thompson ruled OUT for Game 3

Per ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Klay Thompson has been ruled out for Game 3

Kyle Irving

2014 vs 2019: Déjà vu for Kawhi in Game 3?

Game 3 on the road in a series tied 1-1 against a star-studded yet vulnerable dynasty? We've seen this story before. Five years ago, Kawhi Leonard used this moment to springboard towards Finals immortality. Will history repeat itself?

Micah Adams

DeMarcus 'far from a finished product'

The injuries continue to mount for the Golden State Warriors, but they're being boosted by the return of DeMarcus Cousins who continues to get back to his All-Star best.

James McKern

Who is the Finals MVP after Game 2?

A back and forth NBA Finals series has seen several players throw their name in the ring to take home the Bill Russell Finals MVP trophy, but who is the leader?

James McKern

Durant out for Game 3

Steve Kerr confirmed that the Golden State Warriors will be without Kevin Durant for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dating back to Game 6 of the Conference Semifinals, the Warriors are 6-1 since Durant strained his calf.

NBA.com Staff

What if Curry was called for travelling?

The NBA released the Last Two Minute Report for Game 2 and it was determined that Stephen Curry should have been called for travelling seconds before Andre Iguodala hit the game-clinching 3-pointer. What would have happened if the call was made?

Micah Adams

Medical Analysis: How bad is Klay Thompson's injury?

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopaedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with some specifics on the type of injury sustained, factors that contribute in recovery time and expectations moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

L2M Report: Curry travelled on Iggy's clutch 3

As per the report, there were two other traveling violations, committed by the Raptors [Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard], that were missed.

Yash Matange

Game 2 breaks Canadian viewership record

Upwards of 10 million unique viewers watched the Game 2 clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors.

Yash Matange

Thompson questionable for Game 3

Klay Thompson suffered a hamstring strain in the fourth quarter of the Warriors 109-104 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2.

Benyam Kidane

Details surrounding KD's injury, recovery and return

The Golden State Warriors have been without their All-Star forward for nearly a month. NBA.com spoke with Santiago Ledesma, a kinesiologist from the Argentine National Basketball Team, to learn more about this specific injury including the causes, treatment and recovery time.

Leandro Fernández

Game 3 preview: How will Raptors respond?

The Raptors almost found a way to win Game 2 despite a historic second-half lull. Can they bounce back as the series shifts to California?

Gilbert McGregor

Odds, picks for Game 3

As the Finals shifts from Toronto to Golden State, the Warriors are favoured to take a 2-1 series lead. But what does our NBA.com Staff think will happen?

Scott Rafferty

Raptors waste golden opportunity

If the Raptors end up losing this series, they'll likely look back to Game 2 as the pivotal moment their dreams of winning the NBA title vanished into thin air.

Micah Adams

Fast facts on the decisive Game 2 run

The Raptors were 24 minutes away from seizing command of the NBA Finals. The Warriors then uncorked the most dominant run in NBA Finals history. Here are five things to know about the run that decided Game 2.

Micah Adams

How Curry picked Raptors apart without touching the ball

Game 2 was yet another example of how Stephen Curry's value extends far beyond a traditional box score.

Scott Rafferty

How this man became the NBA's biggest superfan

"I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't womanize. I Raptorize. That's it." How the NBA's biggest superfan uses basketball to change perceptions and bring communities together.

Micah Adams

Kerr credits Warriors' defence for Game 2 win

Just like Game 1, the Warriors scored 109 points. However, in Game 2, they ensured the Raptors scored far lesser than they did a couple of days back.

Yash Matange

Sights and Sounds from Game 2

From Barack Obama to Drake and the Jurassic Park crowd, Toronto turned it on for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Tom Read

Cousins on breakout game: 'It feels great'

Cousins balled out in his first career Finals start, finishing with 11 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two blocks in the Warriors' Game 2 win.

Yash Matange

Raptors reflect on what went wrong in the third

The Warriors made history with an 18-0 run to begin the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Following the game, multiple Raptors shared their take on just what went wrong and how they can avoid a similar letdown in this series.

Gilbert McGregor

Curry: Raptors "disrespectful" to leave Iggy that open

Andre Iguodala knocked down a massive 3-pointer to give the Warriors a five-point lead with under 10 seconds left in the game to seal the win for the Warriors

Kyle Irving

Player ratings for Game 2

Klay Thompson led the Warriors with 25 points on the night as they level the series at 1-1.

Benyam Kidane

Warriors steal Game 2, even the series at 1-1

The Warriors were able to take Game 2 on the road to even the NBA Finals at 1-1. Great team basketball including 34 assists on 38 made baskets resulted in big games from Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins

Kyle Irving

Warriors use big second half to take Game 2

After suffering a nine-point loss to open the series, the Warriors evened the series before it shifts to The Bay.

Gilbert McGregor

Klay leaves Game 2 with hamstring injury

Klay Thompson will not return in Game 2 after heading to the locker room with left hamstring tightness.

Benyam Kidane

Anunoby active for Game 2

OG Anunoby averaged 7.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 steals per game in his sophomore season.

Scott Rafferty

Game 2 preview: Will Warriors bounce back?

Fred VanVleet was able to contain Stephen Curry in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Will he have the same success in Game 2?

Scott Rafferty

Is VanVleet the Curry stopper?

Fred VanVleet received a lot of credit for making Stephen Curry work for his points in Game 1. How was he able to slow the two-time MVP down?

Scott Rafferty

Green on his emotional approach: 'I don't want to be Kawhi'

Draymond Green is the heartbeat of the Golden State Warriors, wearing his heart on his sleeve on every possession.

Benyam Kidane

Sights and sounds from Game 1

The Toronto Raptors crowd was rocking outside Scotiabank Arena for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Tom Read

Thompson: 'We're never going to doubt ourselves'

"It's first to four, not first to one," Thompson said. "So still a lot of basketball to be played."

Leandro Fernández

Odds, picks for Game 2

Following a dominant performance in Game 1, the Raptors have opened as favourites to win Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals.

Scott Rafferty

What did Kawhi have to say ahead of Game 2?

Kawhi Leonard touched on a variety of different topics, including the Warriors defensive approach in Game 1, how the city of Toronto has accepted him, his attitude on the court and how some of his former teammates have helped him in his preparation for big games.

Kyle Irving

Kawhi, Nurse praise Gasol's impact

"Him being able to orchestrate the offense at the top of the key, able to shoot the three, it helps everybody," Leonard said of Gasol ahead of Game 2.

Leandro Fernández

Draymond on Drake: 'I don't mind it. It's fun for me'

Draymond Green and Drake exchanged words following the Raptors' Game 1 win, but the Warriors forward has no hard feelings toward the music icon.

Kyle Irving

Anunoby could play in Game 2

The small forward has not played since April 13 following an appendectomy.

Micah Adams

Durant ruled out for Game 2

"Kevin is not going to play Sunday," Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said on Friday. "I guess we've been sort of holding out hope, but I might as well just say it now."

Scott Rafferty

Update: Iguodala expected to play in Game 2

Iguodala came up hobbling after scoring with under two minutes remaining in regulation of Game 1 and was subbed out for the remainder of the game a few plays later.

Gilbert McGregor

Siakam says he has 'room to improve'

In the franchise's first-ever NBA Finals, Pascal Siakam was the key to the Toronto Raptors defeating the Golden State Warriors 118-109 in Game 1.

Yash Matange

Warriors after Game 1: 'We'll bounce back'

The Golden State Warriors found themselves in unusual territory during Game 1, but they're confident of being able to level the series before leaving Toronto.

James McKern

Raptors & Warriors speak on Siakam's Game 1

Pascal Siakam was the best player on the floor in Game 1 and the coaches and players of both teams competing put that on notice. What were the Raptors and Warriors saying about Siakam after his huge performance?

Kyle Irving

Siakam shines as Raptors take Game 1

Pascal Siakam scored a postseason career-high 32 points to lead the way while Danny Green seemingly emerged from his shooting slump as the Raptors take a 1-0 Finals lead with a nine-point win over the defending champs.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Finals Game 1 player ratings

Pascal Siakam did it all as the Raptors charged away to claim the opening win of the NBA Finals.

James McKern

Curry hits 100th 3-pointer of Finals career

Curry reached the 3-pointer landmark in his 23rd career Finals game.

Yash Matange

Raptors earn first NBA Finals win, lead 1-0

The Raptors are 1-for-1 in NBA Finals games! Toronto has taken Game 1, 118-109 over the Warriors. Pascal Siakam's stellar performance, the Raptors' depth and a rocking home crowd played a role in the franchise's first ever NBA Finals victory

Kyle Irving

Ranking every player in NBA Finals

Is Kawhi Leonard the best player in this series? How do injuries to Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins impact their standing? We ranked every player that figures to play a role in the 2019 NBA Finals from the end of the bench to the biggest and brightest of stars.

Micah Adams

Raptors and Warriors with Finals experience

The Raptors are in the Finals for the first time in franchise history, but they have four players in Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green, Serge Ibaka and Patrick McCaw who have experience on the NBA's biggest stage.

Matias Baldo

Cousins active for Game 1

The four-time All-Star has been sidelined since April 15 with a torn left quadriceps muscle.

Scott Rafferty

Fact or fiction for biggest Finals storylines

Is Kawhi Leonard the best player in the series? Should the Raptors be favoured to win Game 1? Will Kevin Durant play in the Finals? All that and more.

NBA.com Staff

Comparing Kawhi and Jordan

Earlier this week, LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers declared that "Kawhi is the most like Jordan we've seen." The numbers suggest that he might be just as good as Jordan ... and potentially even better.

Micah Adams

Raptors-Warriors series preview

Can Kawhi Leonard keep it up? Does Toronto's 2-0 record in the regular season series matter? Will Kevin Durant return for the Warriors? What are the historical implications for Golden State? Who are the X-factors to watch out for? Most importantly... who wins?

Micah Adams