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• Should the Warriors, Celtics, Cavs and Nuggets blow it up? Or continue to build?

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images. Graphic by Anton Tabuena Let’s chart the biggest issues and likely next steps for the NBA teams that faced an early exit in the 2025 Playoffs. The last three teams to win NBA championships have all been eliminated early in the 2025 Playoffs. Joining them is a top-seeded title favorite, who despite their improvements and massive spending, only managed one w...2025
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• Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney desire Warriors return but understand NBA business
As the Golden State Warriors look to retool their roster, two essential pieces of the 2022 title team hope the team has room for them next season....2025
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• LOOK: Gary Payton gifts Anthony Edwards with a vintage SuperSonics jersey
Anthony Edwards‘ last performance impressed one of the greatest players to ever grace the NBA courts. After his 30-point, five-assist display to fuel the Wolves 3-1 against the Warriors, legend Gary Payton paid tribute to the young star, who received MVP chants during the playoff matchup. As Minnesota defeated Golden State 117-110 at Chase Center, […] The post LOOK: Gary Payton gifts ...2025
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• 'Was really like that': Anthony Edwards receives autographed jersey from Gary Payton
The former SuperSonics guard gave Edwards the jersey with words of encouragement after Minnesota's Game 4 win....2025
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• Ant’s Curry-Like Takeover All But Cements Golden State’s Fate

Anthony Edwards hit one of those shots that even stunned Golden State Warriors fans, who have seen countless heroic shots from Steph Curry. AT. THE. BUZZER. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Edbhy22z64 — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 13, 2025 It was a 30-foot bomb to close the first half. Gary Payton II was draped all over Edwards. Draymond Green came over to help. It didn’t matter....2025
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• Ant and Randle Showcased the Gap In Star Power Between the Wolves and Warriors

Anthony Edwards was chopping it up with Gary Payton II during Game 3. “Y’all trying to get to a Game 6,” Ant said. “And get Wardell back.” “That is the plan,” Payton responded with a chuckle. “That’s the plan....2025
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• Should the Warriors, Celtics, Cavs and Nuggets blow it up? Or continue to build?
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• Dillon Brooks Defends Amen Thompson, Labels Draymond Green 'Dirty Player'

Dillon Brooks defended teammate Amen Thompson against accusations of dirty play following a controversial incident that Jimmy Butler III injured in Game 2 of the Houston Rockets' playoff series against the Golden State Warriors. Brooks instead pointed the finger at Draymond Green. "No, I think the dirty player is Draymond [Green], giving him a little push as regular basketball players do," Brooks ...2025
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• Steve Kerr, Warriors share hopeful Gary Payton II, Quinten Post injury update
The Warriors could have two vital role players back in the lineup Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Gary Payton II (right knee inflammation) and Quinten Post (illness), who missed the last two games, have been upgraded to questionable for the game at Moda Center. Warriors coach Steve Kerr shared a positive outlook on Payton and Post’s availability while talking Thursday to Mark T....2025
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• Warriors provide encouraging GP2 injury update ahead of Lakers game
The Golden State Warriors provided an encouraging update on injured guard Gary Payton II ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers....2025
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• Doctor explains why GP2 II's injury return could be ‘challenging'
Dr. Seth Sherman of Stanford Medicine spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area about the severity of Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II's thumb injury....2025
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• Why Draymond advised Kuminga to ‘embrace' GP2-type of role
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green offered teammate Jonathan Kuminga advice on his ever-changing role amid Gary Payton II's injury absence....2025
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• Warriors injury report: Gary Payton II (thumb) is out indefinitely with the playoffs approaching
Golden State was in Miami Tuesday night and lost 112-86 to the Heat. It’s the first time the Warriors have lost two straight games since acquiring Jimmy Butler. Steph Curry has missed a few games with a pelvic contusion. However, he is expected to make a return Friday vs. the Pelicans. ESPN’s Shams Charania had […] The post Warriors injury report: Gary Payton II (thumb) is out i...2025
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• Why Gary Payton II's injury is such a huge hit to the Warriors, who can only hope his absence is a short one

Payton is a crucial two-way player, and the Warriors have no margin for error...2025
• Gary Payton II injury: Warriors guard suffers torn thumb ligament, will miss at least one week

Payton plays roughly 15 minutes per game for the Warriors...2025
• Gary Payton II Injury Update: Warriors Suffer Huge Blow As Stephen Curry and Co. Lose Rotational Guard
Let's take a closer look at the injury update for the Golden State Warriors' rotational guard Gary Payton II, as confirmed by Shams Charania....2025
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• Warriors' GP2 not defined by name, but through story inked on his body
Every day, Golden State Warriors wing Gary Payton II's tale is told his own way, through tattoos and grinning at the game of life and basketball....2025
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• DeMarcus Cousins Isn't Making It Easy, but He's Trying to Make It Work with Karl
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• KG, the Oral History, Part 2: Glory in Boston, Quirky Traits and Returning Home
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"The Golden State Warriors provided an encouraging update on injured guard Gary Payton II ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers."

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"Gary Payton II got pushed into Jenkins, who then wound up falling down"

2023
"The Warriors are expected to start Gary Payton II in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Lakers on Monday, league sources told The Athletic."

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"NBA Finals: Gary Payton says Warriors need to play Gary Payton II in Game 2, and he might get his wish"

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"Warriors have unlocked a monster in Gary Payton II, whose high-flying highlights are becoming must-see TV"

2020
"No matter what Michael Jordan believes, Gary Payton gave him plenty of trouble"

2019
"The short-handed Wizards received permission to sign two hardship players this week, adding Gary Payton II and Johnathan Williams, and both were in the starting lineup for Saturday tonight’s game with the Knicks."

2018
"EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Gary Payton II to a two-way contract,"

2017
"Gary Payton and George Karl spent seven seasons together with the Seattle SuperSonics, so The Glove is intimately familiar with the longtime NBA coach."

2016
"Gary Payton doesn't think he could have played in this era, but it isn't for any lack of self-confidence."

2015
"Wade also spent time alongside greats such as Alonzo Mourning, Gary Payton and Penny Hardaway, albeit at the tail end of their careers."

2014
"Although he was far from the ideal talent and left more questions than he did answers in his wake, he's one of only 10 players to eclipse 16,000 points, 2,500 rebounds, 6,000 assists and 1,000 steals, an exclusive list that also includes Magic Johnson, Clyde Drexler, Scottie Pippen, Isiah Thomas, Gary Payton, Kidd and Stockton."

• Should the Warriors, Celtics, Cavs and Nuggets blow it up? Or continue to build?
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• Why Draymond advised Kuminga to ‘embrace' GP2-type of role
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• Gary Payton II Out Indefinitely With Torn Ligament In Thumb

Gary Payton II has suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb and will be out indefinitely. Payton is averaging 6.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 14.9 minutes over 58 games this season for the Golden State Warriors. Payton will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and is represented by Aaron Goodwin....2025
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• Warriors' defensive ace GP2 beats Trail Blazers with buckets

For Gary Payton II, the Golden State Warriors' win Monday is a box score worth savoring. Maybe even framing it to hang on a wall....2025
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• NBA mock draft 2025: First-round picture shaping up after Cooper Flagg

Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images There’s an elite tier of prospects forming after Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 2025 NBA Draft class is starting to take shape as the specter of March Madness looms just around the corner. This class is particularly heavy with college players, which is a nice change of pace from the last two drafts where international stars went with the first p...2025
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• This fake Kevin Durant trade involving 5 NBA teams somehow makes everyone happy

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images It’s hard to come up with a good fake Kevin Durant trade, but this five-team blockbuster accomplishes that. Kevin Durant is the hottest name on the NBA trade market as the league’s trade deadline approaches on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. ET. The latest rumors are connecting Durant to the Golden State Warriors, the team he helped win two NBA championships f...2025
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• NBA Rumors: Warriors, Andrew Wiggins, Lakers, Bronny James, Clippers

Warriors The Warriors have been navigating trade rumors surrounding key players like Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney, and Gary Payton II. But on Wednesday, the trio showed just why they’ve been integral to the Warriors’ success, combining for 60 points in the team’s upset win over Oklahoma City. As trade talks swirl, Wiggins and Looney made […] The post NBA Rumors: Warriors, Andrew Wiggin...2025
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• Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler

The Golden State Warriors have interest in both Zach LaVine and Jimmy Butler ahead of the February 7th NBA trade deadline. LaVine seems to pique more interest with multiple players on the Warriors depending on the cost. LaVine is also viewed by some within the franchise as the safer option considering he is nearly six years younger, $6 million cheaper this season, and an easier cultural fit. LaVin...2025
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• The Warriors rediscovered their championship formula with a new crew around Stephen Curry

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images The Warriors have reinvented themselves as an NBA championship contender once again The Golden State Warriors’ dynasty has been pronounced dead so many times over the years. It was dead when a 73-win team blew a 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was dead when Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson each suffered ...2024
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• For Gerald Green, a Big3 championship at TD Garden is as full-circle as it gets

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Almost twenty years after being drafted by the Celtics, Gerald Green helped lead Bivouac to a Big 3 title in the same arena where he scored his first NBA basket. Two months after the Celtics lifted the Larry O’Brien trophy, confetti once again inundated the parquet. Only this time, instead of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum at the center of...2024
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• Should the Warriors, Celtics, Cavs and Nuggets blow it up? Or continue to build?
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• Jimmy Butler Could Return Monday As Warriors Snag 2-1 Lead
No Jimmy Butler? No problem for the Warriors — at least for now. Stephen Curry turned in a vintage performance, erupting for 36 points in leading Golden State to 104-93 win over the Rockets on Saturday. Gary Payton II wasn’t too shabby either, flying around for 16 points in 21 minutes, with pesky defense and […] The post Jimmy Butler Could Return Monday As Warriors Snag 2-1 Lead appeared fir...2025
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• Gary Payton II Out Indefinitely With Torn Ligament In Thumb
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• NBA mock draft 2025: First-round picture shaping up after Cooper Flagg
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• NBA Rumors: Warriors, Andrew Wiggins, Lakers, Bronny James, Clippers
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• Pacific Notes: Wiggins, Looney, Payton, Hayes, Bronny James, Clippers Trade Tiers
Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney and Gary Payton II have all been mentioned as potential trade candidates. The Warriors’ trio put on a show on Wednesday as Golden State upset Oklahoma City, Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic notes. They combined for 60 of Golden State’s 116 points. Afterward, Wiggins and Looney indicated they’d like to […]...2025
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• Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler
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• How many championships WOULD the Bulls have won with Elon Musk? A scientific investigation

Scottie Pippen thinks Elon would have helped the Bulls, but would he?! Scottie Pippen has turned engagement farmer in an effort to promote a shitcoin. It’s one hell of a fall for an NBA Hall of Famer, but getting noticed by Elon Musk seems to be a favored way for desperate people to make money these days with their verified Twitter accounts. This weekend the bootlicking went beyond the pale with o...2024
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• The Warriors rediscovered their championship formula with a new crew around Stephen Curry
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• For Gerald Green, a Big3 championship at TD Garden is as full-circle as it gets
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• NBA mock draft 2025: First-round picture shaping up after Cooper Flagg
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• Steve Kerr slammed refs after Warriors’ controversial loss to Rockets in NBA Cup

Steve Kerr was furious about the “unconscionable” foul call on the Warriors that gave the Rockets the win. The Golden State Warriors had a six-point lead over the Houston Rockets with 1:30 left in regulation during their quarterfinals matchup in the NBA Cup on Wednesday night. The Rockets stormed back to win the game, 91-90, thanks to a controversial loose ball foul on the Warriors in the final se...2024
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• For Gerald Green, a Big3 championship at TD Garden is as full-circle as it gets
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• Watch GP2's wholesome moment with Ferrell, young fan after Dubs' win

Gary Payton II made two fans' nights when the Warriors faced the Lakers in Los Angeles....2024
• LeBron James has somehow faced 10 father-son duos in NBA career

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images This is the ultimate proof of LeBron’s longevity. LeBron James was on his way to another masterclass performance on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors when ABC announcer Mike Breen put his historic dominance in a new light. As he faced off against Warriors rookie big man Trayce Jackson-Davis, the son of long-time NBA forward Dale ...2024
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• Dillon Brooks ejected for dirty nut punch in Rockets debut after 5 minutes

Dillon Brooks is up to his old, dirty tricks. Dillon Brooks is starting the 2023-2024 season on a new team, but he’s still up to his old tricks. The veteran wing signed a four-year, $80 million contract with the Houston Rockets over the offseason after the team that drafted and developed him, the Memphis Grizzlies, said he would not be brought back under any circumstances. After landing a huge ba...2023
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• Jonathan Kuminga Addresses the Pressure He’s Facing at Golden State
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is determined to have a breakout season in the upcoming NBA campaign and cement his spot as a regular rotation player. The 20-year-old was impressive in moments last season with his suffocating defense, improved shot-making and explosive finishes. However, largely due to the team getting Andrew Wiggins and Gary Payton II […] The post Jonathan Kuminga Address...2023
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• Dillon Brooks isn’t good enough to be the main character of 2023 NBA Playoffs
Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports Dillion Brooks is the main character the NBA Playoffs never needed. The role of the NBA agitator has been around almost as long as the league itself. These players come in all shapes, sizes, and skill levels. Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Kevin Garnett were all-times greats who knew how to needle their opponents while dominating them. Bill Laimbeer, Dennis R...2023
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• Warriors’ Gary Payton II gets major surprise from dad during live interview
Golden State Warriors stud Gary Payton Jr. recently went live with the crew of NBA TV to discuss his recent surge for the Dubs. The 28-year-old was right in the middle of the interview when his dad, Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton, jumped in on the discussion to surprise his son. It’s always […] The post Warriors’ Gary Payton II gets major surprise from dad during live inter...2021
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• Warriors star Stephen Curry explains ‘dope’ no-look lob pass to Gary Payton II
SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors are known for making it rain from 3-point land, but Thursday night, the most memorable moments were thunderous dunks from Andrew Wiggins and Gary Payton II. Every dunk they threw down with authority made the crowd go insane. The Bay Area is the home of the Splash Brothers, […] The post Warriors star Stephen Curry explains ‘dope’ no-...2021
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• Kobe Bryant All That's Left of NBA's Greatest Draft Ever
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• Is Stephen Curry the Best Shooter Ever? Yes, Say Many of NBA's All-Time Marksmen
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• Warriors expected to start Gary Payton II in Game 4 vs. Lakers, per sources: What’s the risk?
The Warriors are expected to start Gary Payton II in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Lakers on Monday, league sources told The Athletic. Here’s what you need to know: Payton has averaged 14.4 minutes across nine games in the playoffs so far. He’s averaged 5.6 points on 62.2 percent shooting, along with 3.7 rebounds. The Warriors have rotated their fifth...2023
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• Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp Reunite to Watch Sons Play College Hoops
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• NBA Finals: Gary Payton says Warriors need to play Gary Payton II in Game 2, and he might get his wish
After a DNP in Game 1, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Payton II should be available for more minutes on Sunday...2022
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• Gary Payton Says He 'Could Never Play Basketball in This Soft Era'
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• Gary Payton II injury update: Warriors guard hasn't ruled out return if Golden State make Finals, per report
Payton will reportedly be out at least three weeks...2022

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• Stanley Johnson Is the Answer to Oklahoma City Thunder's Small Forward Problem
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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2014: Best NBA FanDuel, DraftKings Lineup for Nov. 28
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• Should the Warriors, Celtics, Cavs and Nuggets blow it up? Or continue to build?
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• LOOK: Gary Payton gifts Anthony Edwards with a vintage SuperSonics jersey
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• Warriors' Payton out for Game 7 due to illness
Golden State guard Gary Payton II won't play in Game 7 of the first-round playoff series Sunday night against the Houston Rockets because of an illness....2025
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• Dillon Brooks Defends Amen Thompson, Labels Draymond Green 'Dirty Player'
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• ‘Playoff guy' GP2 ready to answer Warriors' postseason call
Warriors wing and "playoff guy" Gary Payton II is primed to make a significant impact on Golden State's 2025 NBA postseason run....2025
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• Why Draymond advised Kuminga to ‘embrace' GP2-type of role
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• Warriors injury report: Gary Payton II (thumb) is out indefinitely with the playoffs approaching
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• What Happened To Gary Payton Jr.? Warriors Face Another Blow With Reliable Veteran’s Injury Update
Warriors suffer a major blow as Gary Payton Jr. tears a ligament in his left thumb, leaving his return uncertain with playoffs approaching...2025
• GP2 reveals what will make, break Warriors amid playoff push

Warriors wing Gary Payton II detailed what will make or break Golden State's 2024-25 NBA season....2025

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• This fake Kevin Durant trade involving 5 NBA teams somehow makes everyone happy
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• For Gerald Green, a Big3 championship at TD Garden is as full-circle as it gets
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• Warriors shaking up starting lineup with 1 shocking move to combat Lakers
The Warriors are shaking up the starting lineup for Game 4 as Steve Kerr looks to combat the Lakers, but the move to do so is a shocking one. Gary Payton II played a massive role for the Golden State Warriors a year ago as they rolled through the NBA Playoffs, into the NBA Finals […] Warriors shaking up starting lineup with 1 shocking move to combat Lakers - FanSided - FanSided - Sport...2023
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• Los Angeles Lakers Have Nowhere to Go but Up in Western Conference
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• 2016 NBA Draft: Jonathan Wasserman's Top 50 Prospect Big Board
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• NBA Draft 2016: Latest Mock Draft with NCAA Tournament Underway
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• Ranking the Top 2016 NBA Draft Prospects at Every Position
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• Ranking Each of Kobe Bryant's NBA All-Star Starting 5s
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• 2016 NBA Draft Prospects Who Will Become Household Names Before March Madness
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