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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has signed a shoe endorsement contract with Chinese company Li-Ning -- a landmark 10-year deal, sources tell ESPN. Li-Ning extends his Curry Brand venture globally and encompasses basketball products, athleisure, the ability for Curry to sign athletes under his brand, and a full golf line.

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2026 NBA Finals: San Antonio-New York.

Game 1, June 3 at 8:30 pm ET on ABC.

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Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams – out since April 22 with a hamstring strain – is listed available against the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

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Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award, becoming the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back MVPs, multiple sources tell ESPN.

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Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies has died at 29 years old. RIP.

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The Milwaukee Bucks are open for business on trade calls and offers for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo entering the NBA combine and over six weeks away from the draft, sources told ESPN.

New on ESPN: https://t.co/dF56qBtMMR

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There will be no further discipline for Spurs star Victor Wembanyama after he was ejected for elbowing Naz Reid in Minnesota on Sunday night, sources tell ESPN. No suspension, no fine. Wembanyama will play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday night in San Antonio.

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BREAKING: Steve Kerr has agreed on a new two-year contract to return as head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Dan Eveloff and Rick Smith of @PrioritySports tell me, @anthonyVslater and @ramonashelburne. After three weeks of extensive conversations, Kerr and the Warriors agreed to continue their legendary partnership in what will be his 13th season and beyond as Warriors coach.

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Boston's Jayson Tatum is OUT for Game 7 tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers with a left leg injury.

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Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg has won the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year award.

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Houston's Kevin Durant is expected to miss Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. Durant has a bone bruise in his sprained ankle, which would sideline him 2 to 3 weeks in season. He's had around-the-clock treatment to play but has not been cleared by doctors.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama (concussion protocol) has been ruled out of Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Houston's Kevin Durant has been ruled out for Game 3 tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN.

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I could go on but this is what I’ve seen so far. There’s no valid reason for you to be this overly nasty bro, especially when you have unlimited resources. @ronaldobetter07

[Tervis Scoot @tervisscoot]

He deadass did the Peter Griffin shot

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant will miss Game 1 against the Lakers tonight due to a right knee injury.

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Just in: The NBA and NBPA have ruled in favor of Lakers' Luka Doncic and Pistons' Cade Cunningham on their Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge for the 65-game award rule, making both eligible for all 2025-26 season honors such as MVP and All-NBA teams, sources tell ESPN.

[NBACentral @TheDunkCentral]

Tyrese Haliburton’s weight gain is due to medication taken during his bout with shingles, which he described as “miserable,” per @DustinDopirak

He said the illness left him out of shape and he’s still recovering 🙏

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: Doc Rivers is departing as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell ESPN. After a 32-50 season, the Bucks will embark on their third coaching search in the last three years.

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to be cleared to return on Sunday against the Houston Rockets after missing over two months and 27 consecutive games due to a persistent knee injury, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater.