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MINNEAPOLIS — On a night charged with emotion and playoff urgency, Anthony Edwards delivered when it mattered most, scoring 36 points to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114–109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, evening their Western Conference semifinal series at 2–2. After the win, Edwards shifted the focus away from the on-court performance and toward a deeply personal reason behind it, dedicating the game to his late mother on Mother’s Day. Edwards’ mother

The Golden State Warriors are keeping their longtime head coach in place, with Steve Kerr agreeing to a two-year contract extension that will extend his tenure through at least the next phase of the franchise’s transition, league sources confirmed Saturday. The new deal makes Kerr the highest-paid head coach in the NBA, according to league figures. He earned approximately $17.5 million last season. The agreement comes after several weeks of internal discussions between Kerr,

The Milwaukee Bucks have begun fielding trade inquiries for franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as the organization moves into a pivotal offseason that could reshape the direction of the franchise, according to league sources. With the NBA Draft Combine underway in Chicago and the draft still several weeks away, Milwaukee’s front office is now positioned to evaluate potential blockbuster offers for the two-time MVP. League executives expect significant interest across t