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The Timberwolves pulled off a play-in win and took one game off the champion Denver Nuggets in the first round, but that was the highlight of a disappointing season. Here are four members of the organization who are trending up or down as the team looks to take the next step.
A's are undefeated since team president dissed in front of legislature
During a special session of the Nevada legislature, lawmakers heard testimony about the Athletics' proposed new ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip. A former A's employee had harsh words for Dave Kaval, calling him a "walking, talking bobblehead."
Finals MVP has hilariously subdued reaction to winning title
Denver won their first championship and Nikola Jokic was Finals MVP. He didn't look excited. Jokic's initial reaction sounded like he had to stay late in his cubicle to finish a batch of TPS reports.
Longest remaining NBA title droughts
The Denver Nuggets had waited 47 years for a title. 56 if you count their time in the ABA. It was a long title drought, but in the 74-year history of the NBA - 77 years if you count the BAA - there's teams who have waited longer.
Stellar defense leads Nuggets to first NBA title
Defense wins championships. This year’s Nuggets are the newest — and least likely — example of that. Denver was 15th this season in defensive rating, though they did give up the eighth-fewest points in the league.
Top five threats to the Nuggets repeating
Nothing is certain in the NBA, so here are the top five threats to the Nuggets repeating as champs.
Miami forward hopes for 'baby bump'
The Miami Heat are down 3-1, but Kevin Love still got a win this weekend. Now, he'll hope to parlay that win into a boost in his play as the Heat attempt a remarkable comeback.
Heat considering bring back injured guard
Miami didn't want to bring back Tyler Herro and screw up their momentum. Now that the momentum is gone, he may return for Game 5.
'Playoff Jimmy' isn't enough for the Heat in Game 4
'Playoff Jimmy' showed up in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. Unfortunately, so did the regular-season Miami Heat.
Heat can't take advantage of Nuggets star's foul trouble in Game 4 loss
The Miami Heat were unable to mount a fourth-quarter comeback in Game 4 of the NBA FInals, even after Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was forced to sit out a huge chunk on the contest late due to foul trouble.
Aaron Gordon gets revenge for dunk contest loss in Nuggets' Game 4 win
Gordon might never win a dunk contest. He'll have to settle for an NBA title instead.
Watch: Bam Adebayo literally wrecks the rim
Adebayo's effort knocked the rim out of alignment, and chaos followed.
Watch: Jimmy Butler beats the buzzer
Jimmy Butler thought he drew a shooting foul with 2.1 seconds left in the first quarter. He got something better at the buzzer.
Bucks All-Star has surgery ahead of free-agency decision
Khris Middleton has to make a big decision in two weeks. Before that, he had a small surgery.
New Orleans Pelicans stock up, stock down
Here's a look at four New Orleans players whose stock is heading up, or down.
Denver guard is historically generous
The Nuggets needed help to keep from going down 2-1. Jamal Murray was ready to assist. In Game 3, Murray did something no NBA player has done for 32 years.
Nuggets rookie's performance forces ESPN broadcaster to learn his name
Rookie Christian Braun was so good in Game 3, Jeff Van Gundy learned to say his name correctly.
Nuggets star delivers unprecedented NBA Finals stat line
The NBA hasn't seen a player like Nikola Jokic before. The Finals have never seen a stat line like he put up in Game 3.
Five potential destinations for Chris Paul
If the Suns waive or elect to trade Chris Paul, he should have plenty of suitors, including these teams.
Report: Suns considering 'multiple options' with 12-time All-Star
Two years ago, Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals. Now, Phoenix is reportedly pondering the Hall of Fame point guard's future.
NBA star lists preferred trade destinations
Damian Lillard hasn’t requested a trade. But he did tell ESPN where he’d like to go.
Instability in Charlotte could lead to chaotic offseason for Hornets
Charlotte will choose a huge piece of its long-term future with No. 2 pick in the draft. But the decision-makers may not be there for that future.
Mavericks are interested in ESPN broadcaster
If ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy wants to return to coaching, the Mavericks reportedly want him.
Watch: Duncan Robinson saves the Heat's season in Game 2
When the fourth quarter of Game 2 began, Duncan Robinson was scoreless and the Heat trailed by eight. That all changed very quickly.
NBA owner ends big-money college NIL deal
In a league that's always concerned with tampering, the owner may simply be doing his due diligence to avoid impropriety.
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