The Warriors, Kings, Hawks and Bulls were ousted in the Play-In Tournament before the Pelicans, Suns, Clippers, Lakers, Heat, 76ers, Bucks and Magic were eliminated in the first round. And now the Cavs, Thunder and Knicks have been sent home in the second round.

Kings eliminate Warriors from playoff contention, will face Pelicans for final postseason spot.

Other rivals wobbled; the Warriors, like the proud champions they were, held steady. Having lost in the play-in again Tuesday to the Sacramento Kings, missing the playoffs for the third time in five seasons, the Warriors are hoping for a repeat of history.

In 2021, Steph Curry signed a four-year contract extension with the Warriors worth a whopping $215.4 million. He reportedly made $48 million of that during the 2022-23 season, which will steadily increase yearly and culminate in a $59.6 million salary for the 2025-26 season.