Golden State Warriors Eliminated by Timberwolves, Curry Era Nears End

Stephen A. Smith and other analysts believe the Golden State Warriors' championship era, led by Steph Curry, is effectively over following their elimination from the 2024-25 playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Curry, sidelined by a hamstring injury for much of the series, was unable to help the team beyond their initial series lead, highlighting the Warriors' over-reliance on their aging stars like Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler. Despite Curry's continued high-level performance when healthy, the Warriors' failure to re-sign Kevin Durant and reliance on Butler as a secondary star has left the team unable to contend with rising younger Western Conference squads. Miami Heat great Udonis Haslem echoed these sentiments, noting the team's decline since their last championship and agreeing that Curry's title window has closed. The Warriors' injury updates indicate cautious optimism for Curry's return in the series, but the broader consensus is that the franchise must rebuild to remain competitive. This marks a sobering end of an era for a team that dominated the NBA landscape for nearly a decade.