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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after teammate Klay Thompson was injured during the second half against the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Klay Thompson sustains torn left ACL in Warriors’ loss

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors fans celebrate at a public telecast early Friday, June 14, 2019, in Halifax, Nova Scoatia, following the Raptors' 114-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals. (Tim Krochak/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors’ title sees Canada set viewing, spending records

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

A police officer and a fan dance in the street after the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors during Game 6 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship, in Toronto on Friday, June 14, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Analysis: A global NBA now has a truly global champion

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Canadian team celebrate after their 1-0 win in their Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Canada and Cameroon in Montpellier, France, Monday, June 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)

Canada inspired in World Cup by Toronto Raptors NBA title

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Murray State guard Ja Morant (12) works around Auburn guard Bryce Brown (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Auburn, Ala. Morant, Darius Garland and Coby White make up a clear top tier of point guards in next week’s NBA draft. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Morant, Garland, White top list of point guards in NBA draft

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) handles the ball while Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson defends during the second half of Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

King of the North: Kawhi Leonard wins Finals MVP

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse speaks at a news conference after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Nick Nurse’s nomadic coaching path takes him to an NBA title

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry looks down during the second half against the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

The injuries pile up, and the Warriors’ reign ends

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Correction: NBA Draft-International Model story

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 26, 2019, file photo, Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker (15) reacts after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. The three-time All-Star point says he’d be willing to work with the Hornets and take less than the “supermax” $221 million contract he’s eligible to receive to re-sign with Charlotte (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Walker says he’d take less than $221M to stay with Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

A general view of Oracle Arena during the first half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors in Oakland, Calif., Friday, June 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

The Latest: Toronto Raptors are NBA champions for 1st time

Associated Press

Oakland to add police ahead of last Warriors game in city

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard holds Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors earn 1st NBA title, top injured Warriors in Game 6

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) passes the ball in front of Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first half of Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Raptors win their first NBA title, beating Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6

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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks off the court after sustaining an injury as Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) gestures to the crowd during first half basketball action in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto on Monday, June 10, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Warriors F Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Louisiana man accused in drive-by involving NBA YoungBoy

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse gestures during a team practice in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 12, 2019. The Raptors are scheduled to play the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals on Thursday. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors say they’re simply staying in the moment

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - This Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, shows then-Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Taylor Jenkins during the NBA basketball team's media day in Atlanta. A person with knowledge of the decision says the Memphis Grizzlies have hired Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins to be the team’s next head coach. The person says Jenkins is expected to be introduced at news conference on Wednesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday, June 11, 2019, on condition of anonymity because Memphis has not publicly announced the hiring. Jenkins, 34, was Mike Budenholzer’s assistant in Milwaukee this season and in Atlanta for five seasons. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Grizzlies make long-term commitment to young, new head coach

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson shoots at practice for the NBA Finals in Oakland on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. The Warriors are scheduled to play the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals on Thursday. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Warriors play final game at Oracle trying to force Game 7

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) leaves after being injured as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) talks to him during first-half basketball action in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto, Monday, June 10, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Analysis: Even being injured Durant leads free-agent pack

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press