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When NBA-award voters aren’t selecting Jamal Crawford to win the Sixth Man award (2010, 2014 and 2016 winner), choosing the NBA’s best bench player is always an intriguing debate. This year is no different with three viable candidates in Eric Gordon, Lou Williams and Andre Iguodala.

“It’s important to remember in America our freedom of speech and expression is granted to us not only for warm and popular ideas, but also – and just as importantly – for unsavory and distasteful ones such as the Washington Redskins name and logo,” Ortiz said. Personally, I’m relieved that the supreme court has reiterated our freedom of expression without consequence from the government.”

First-team All-Pac-12 combo-guard Bryce Alford announced on Twitter Friday morning that he will be playing on Golden State’s summer league team starting in July.

The Warriors drafting Jordan Bell in the second round of Thursday’s NBA Draft grabbed all the headlines, but Golden State reportedly agreed to terms with another University of Oregon standout, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical.

New details have emerged regarding Jerry West’s recent departure from the Warriors front office to join the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Sam Amick of USA Today, West’s relationship with the Warriors became fractured toward the end of his tenure, due partially to a disagreement regarding compensation.

The Cleveland Cavaliers pursuit of Jimmy Butler and Paul George has reportedly hit a roadblock, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com. The lack of interest in All-Star forward Kevin Love, who the Cavs have been shopping as the primary chip in the deal, is the leading cause for the breakdown.

“It’s definitely not too late to turn it around, we’ve had flashes of playing really good baseball. Nobody in the clubhouse has lost hope of turning this season around, that’s for sure.”

The Oakland Raiders and Derek Carr have agreed to a five-year, $125 million deal.

After helping lead the Warriors to a 4-1 NBA Finals victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in his first season with the team, Kevin Durant took out a full page ad in Wednesday’s San Francisco Chronicle, thanking the fans for adding to the incredible experience of winning his first NBA title.

The San Francisco Giants have signed their 2017 first-round draft pick Heliot Ramos sources told Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com.