Warriors fans can cling to long-held trade hope as playoff run sputters

The Warriors’ playoff hopes look dim after losing Game 4 of their second-round series with the Timberwolves amid a third-quarter avalanche that included a scoreless spell of nearly five minutes.

Steph Curry is injured and doesn’t expect to play in Wednesday’s Game 5, he told ESPN’s Marc Spears. Jimmy Butler was sick Monday night and may still be dealing with the effects of a glute injury suffered three weeks ago.

But, as ever, there’s a ray of hope in the Golden State.

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