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Trees are back: Timberwolves unveil KG-era throwback uniforms From 1998 to 2008, the Wolves wore this look -- making eight straight playoff appearances and a 2003-04 West finals run in that stretch.

As the Wolves look to make a third-straight conference finals, Alex Rodriguez told ESPN they’re bringing this Classic Edition jersey back by demand: “We polled the fans and very high was they wanted these jerseys that mean a great deal - the Black Trees.” www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Beal's assist: Clips guard to give up No. 3 to CP3 When Chris Paul returns to the LA Clippers, he'll keep the only number he has ever worn in his two decades in the NBA, thanks to guard Bradley Beal, who will give up his No. 3 jersey to Paul.

Chris Paul will return in his familiar No. 3 Clippers jersey with an assist from Bradley Beal. But Paul’s role will be a new one with his former team — one that James Harden and Kawhi Leonard think Paul is best to fill. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Sources: Dubs pick up options on Post, Santos The Golden State Warriors exercised the team options for center Quinten Post and forward Gui Santos on Sunday.

Warriors exercise team options on Quinten Post and Gui Santos www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Sources: Harden to sign $81.5M deal with Clips James Harden is declining his $36.3 million player option and intends to sign a two-year, $81.5 million contract to return to the Clippers, sources told ESPN.

Clippers and James Harden agree to a new deal that gives the All Star a raise and allows the Clippers to maintain flexibility to improve www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

'The secret sauce': Inside the closets of superstars SGA and Tyrese Haliburton From clutch performances to fashion icons, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's and Tyrese Haliburton's closets contain the magic.

From Russ to SGA, OKC is the NBA’s fashion capital. Russ used to sew his own clothes (where’s Russ’ photographer vest?) and SGA has walked the Paris runway: “You get these young dudes who are just absolutely dripping and it happens to be in Oklahoma City.” www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Ohm Youngmisuk on X: "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton have delivered in the Finals where they’ve also brought a Paris feel to a small market clash. Before Game 5, two of the most fashionable stars will continue what Russ helped start: “OKC is a legendary tunnel.” https://t.co/fQQt82ZIVu" / X Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton have delivered in the Finals where they’ve also brought a Paris feel to a small market clash. Before Game 5, two of the most fashionable stars will continue what Russ helped start: “OKC is a legendary tunnel.” https://t.co/fQQt82ZIVu

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton have delivered in the Finals where they’ve also brought a Paris feel to a small market clash. Before Game 5, two of the most fashionable stars will continue what Russ helped start:

“OKC is a legendary tunnel.”

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Dubs value Kuminga, but return 'a 2-way street' The Warriors' Mike Dunleavy and Steve Kerr expressed interest in bringing Jonathan Kuminga back, but said his return is "a two-way street."

Mike Dunleavy will try to bring back Jonathan Kuminga. If he’s back, Steve Kerr says he will certainly want to see Kuminga on floor together with Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green early in the season
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Steph 'excited' about returning with Butler, Green Stephen Curry says he is excited about returning in the fall and playing a full season with Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.

After playing three months of playoff-level basketball with Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry says of two-year contention window: “We want this ride to last as long as possible.” www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Warriors had title shot if Curry healthy, Kerr says The Warriors credited the Wolves and avoided excuses but acknowledged the impact of injuries to Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler as their season ended.

The Warriors didn’t want to take anything away from the Wolves. But it was hard not to think what could’ve been had Stephen Curry been healthy. Steve Kerr: "I don't even have to think what [if]. I know we had a shot. I know we could have gone the distance” www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Warriors officially rule out Curry for Game 5 The Golden State Warriors will officially be without Stephen Curry when they face elimination in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Warriors will try to keep their season alive without Steph Curry in Game 5 www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Curry (hamstring) doesn't expect to play Game 5 Warriors star Stephen Curry, who is rehabbing a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, does not expect to be available for Game 5 on Wednesday, he told Andscape's Marc J. Spears.

Stephen Curry doesn’t expect to be able to return from his strained left hamstring with season on the line in Game 5, he told @MarcJSpears. Also Jimmy Butler was feeling ill on Monday according to Draymond Green. Warriors have a day to recover. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Curry calls injury a 'gut punch,' won't rush return Calling the situation "a gut punch," Stephen Curry said he knows he has to be careful and can't rush his return given the "tricky" nature of hamstring injuries.

Stephen Curry isn't sure how long it will take to return from his first ever hamstring injury. He said hamstrings can be tricky and can fool you into thinking you're ready. He called it "a gut punch" because there might not be many more opportunities left www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

'He's our leader': Without Steph Curry, the Warriors look to Draymond Green To get past the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors will need their veteran star.

Draymond Green has played his best the last two games with composure. It took 48 hours of recalibrating, listening to Jodeci, heart to hearts with loved ones like Izzo and helping organize the biggest meeting of the year. Without Steph, Draymond must lead with poise: www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Warriors credit meeting for sparking Game 7 win A day after an emotional players-only meeting, Buddy Hield became an unlikely playoff hero for the Warriors, leading the team early in Game 7 against the Rockets before Stephen Curry took over late.

Draymond Green, Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler organized a players meeting on Saturday night. Draymond vowed to set right tone, Jimmy said he’d instill confidence and Steph discussed controlling what you can control. That sparked Warriors onto Minnesota www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Talking and shooting at Warriors shootaround

Steve Kerr wore a “Thanks Pop” t-shirt at his pregame press conference. The shirt was just given to him by Warriors head PR man @DoubleR_PR

The untold stories of Gregg Popovich With Gregg Popovich stepping down, ESPN recalls the legendary stories (including fancy dinners and a penguin movie) about the winningest coach in NBA history.

Several behind-the-scenes stories gathered by ESPN reporters and myself on Pop’s greatness, touch and approach to life and basketball as told by those who have been around him www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Dubs irked as Rockets take aim at Curry's thumb Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Rockets defenders are trying to "outsmart the rules" by hitting Stephen Curry's hand after he releases his shot and said it's something he hopes the league addresses aft...

After Game 5, Steph Curry, Steve Kerr and the Warriors were asked if Dillon Brooks is targeting Curry’s injured shooting thumb after he releases a shot. Curry said he tries not to think about it and if it’s a foul, it should be called. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Steph and Draymond's 'last ride' comes down to Playoff Jimmy Ten years after their first title, Curry and Green know Butler is the key to their pursuit of a fifth ring.

If this is the “last ride” for Steph and Draymond, Jimmy Butler told ESPN that “Playoff Jimmy” is “going to do anything to f---ing win. That's some motherf---er right there…he'll die out there. He really will. It's scary. He really will die out there." www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Ailing Butler delivers in 'winning time' for Warriors Golden State's Jimmy Butler, playing through an injured tailbone, returned from a one-game absence to put his team one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.

Jimmy Butler should’ve been out for a couple weeks according to Steve Kerr. But yet here he was scoring 14 points and grabbing the biggest rebound of the season to push the Rockets to the brink. Oh, and he had this to say: “I don’t like Dillon Brooks” www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Steph and Draymond's 'last ride' comes down to Playoff Jimmy Ten years after their first title, Curry and Green know Butler is the key to their pursuit of a fifth ring.

If this is the “last ride” for Steph and Draymond, Jimmy Butler told ESPN that “Playoff Jimmy” is “going to do anything to f---ing win. That's some motherf---er right there…he'll die out there. He really will. It's scary. He really will die out there." www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Steph and Draymond's 'last ride' comes down to Playoff Jimmy Ten years after their first title, Curry and Green know Butler is the key to their pursuit of a fifth ring.

Shortly after the trade for Jimmy Butler, an emotional Steph Curry told Draymond Green, "It's our last ride." Steph told ESPN: "How many more chances will we actually realistically have at chasing a championship?... We are trying to recreate that magic." www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

With Butler out, Curry, Dubs get tough in key win Stephen Curry had 36 points, and the Warriors delivered perhaps their gutsiest performance of the season in a 104-93 win to take a 2-1 series lead over the Rockets.

Without Jimmy Butler, Warriors deliver perhaps their gutsiest performance of the season with Steph Curry leading the way. But as Gary Payton II says,"Hopefully, we get Jimmy back for Game 4 and we get back to our regular scheduled program." www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Warriors' Butler exits after hard fall, set for MRI Warriors star Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion that forced him out of the Game 2 loss to the Rockets.

Jimmy Butler walked out of the locker room last night. He told Draymond Green, as he always does, that he’s good. The Warriors await today’s MRI. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Curry awaits 'Game 7 vibe' in crucial Clippers tilt With a top-six playoff seeding on the line, Stephen Curry said he will be ready to go for a critical regular-season finale Sunday against the Clippers.

Steph Curry, who underwent X-rays that were negative on injured thumb, says he’s ready to go in regular season finale vs Clippers that should have a “Game 7 vibe” to it. Clips will see Jimmy and Warriors will see Kawhi for first time this season www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Jokic calls Malone firing 'heavy day for everybody' Nikola Jokic, after recording his 33rd triple-double of the season in the Nuggets' 124-116 win over the Kings, discussed the firing of Michael Malone and the team's playoff outlook.

Nikola Jokic learned of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth firings from Josh Kroenke. “He told me, 'We made a decision.' So it was not a discussion. It was a decision. He told me why. I listened and I accepted it.”
More on Denver moving on with David Adelman www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Butler plays through forearm issue, iffy for Fri. Warriors forward Jimmy Butler briefly left Thursday's 123-116 win over the Lakers due to a left forearm issue before returning in the fourth quarter and said his status for Friday's game against Denve...

Jimmy Butler hurt what appeared to be his left forearm. He still played the entire fourth quarter of a big win over the Lakers. But he said afterward he may need to undergo tests on his forearm and wasn’t sure about his status for tonight against Denver www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Curry returns, relieved he avoided bigger injury Warriors star Stephen Curry returned Friday night from a two-game absence due to a pelvic contusion and said that he will "feel it for a while" but that he avoided any type of break in the bone.

Stephen Curry returns from a two-game absence and says he will feel the pelvic contusion for a while but that he avoided any break to the bone. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

'Appreciative' Butler returns to Miami; Dubs fall Forward Jimmy Butler returned to Kaseya Center in Miami on Monday night, for the first time since being traded to the Golden State Warriors, but the Heat stole the show in the end, cruising to a 112-8...

Jimmy Butler says Miami helped mold the player he is today. But that chapter of his career closed before last night’s return to Miami