2hChris Herring

FiveThirtyEight: The Warriors Lost Their Religion This Summer

Finally, after a seismic NBA free-agency stretch that was like nothing we've ever seen before, things have quieted down, and all the moving and...

Is Jerry West trolling both the Lakers and Warriors? (1:42)

Barnwell Show: OKC 'what ifs' with Kevin Pelton

Bill is joined by ESPN NBA writer Kevin Pelton to do some NBA "what-ifs" in the wake of the wild free agency period. The first of which being if the Thunder had not traded James Harden to the Rockets in 2012 (0:22), including what other packages were available at the time and what other player movement it would have affected. The second being if the Thunder had beaten the Warriors in Game 6 of the 2016 WCF after leading 3-1 and gone on to face an injury-riddled Cavaliers team in the NBA Finals (21:01).

Kellerman: Nets, Warriors may regret free-agency decisions (0:56)

Kellerman: Doubtful D-Lo will ever become a great player (0:44)

Is Shaq ready to kiss Steve Kerr's feet? (0:21)

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Does Shaq really have to kiss Steve Kerr's feet? With cheese?

The Warriors' coach resurfaced an old interview clip in which Shaquille O'Neal made quite an unbelievable guarantee.

Will Warriors trade Russell next season? (1:14)

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7dNick Friedell

Warriors GM: We didn't acquire Russell to flip him

Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers said Monday that the organization still hasn't decided whether new guard D'Angelo Russell fits into the team's long-term plans.

Myers: We didn't sign Russell with intention to trade him (1:00)

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NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league's best teams now?

Where do the league's contenders stand now? We're taking stock of all 30 teams as the dust settles on a wild offseason.

Woj Pod; Westbrook Trade, Harden, Steve Nash

Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Chris Paul/Russell Westbrook trade, tensions within the Rockets locker room, why James Harden's voice is so important in personnel decisions, coaching the season without an extension, how he's had to compromise his offensive system to fit Harden's talents, working for a new, hands-on owner and a lingering regret of how he coached the Suns/Spurs battles a decade ago.

Curry: KD deserves to be happy, Dubs will recreate identity (0:57)

Lakers come from behind to beat Warriors (1:04)

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Curry ready for rebuilt Warriors' 'new challenge'

Steph Curry says he's looking forward to the "new challenge" the Warriors face after losing Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, DeMarcus Cousins and Shaun Livingston this offseason.

Windhorst: KD forced Warriors to add 1st-rounder in sign and trade with Nets (0:46)

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11dOhm Youngmisuk

Sources: GSW keep Adams after Lakers' interest

Ron Adams won't join the Lakers as an assistant, instead choosing to stick with the Warriors, league sources told ESPN.

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11dBrian Windhorst

Players, teams use maximum leverage in deals this summer

This summer has seen players and teams leveraging their power like never before. Is this the NBA's new normal?

Pacquiao says hoops is favorite hobby and compares game to Kidd (1:54)

Spears: Warriors culture based on Steph, Klay, and Draymond (1:37)

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13dAdrian Wojnarowski

Warriors waive 3-time champ guard Livingston

Veteran guard Shaun Livingston, who is being waived by the Golden State Warriors, intends to return for a 16th NBA season.

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Sources: Warriors are waiving guard Shaun Livingston, who is guaranteed $2M of his $7.7M salary for season. Livingston, 33, is determined to continue playing and becomes one more valuable free agent candidate for contenders. He's won three NBA titles and reached five Finals.