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Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers hold off NBA-leading Jazz 127-115 in OT

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell pulls a rebound away from Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Kuzma nets 24, lifts Lakers past short-handed Hornets 101-93

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb 5, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Drummond drives the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Cleveland. Drummond is now a free agent and can sign with a contending team after reaching a buyout with the Cavaliers. Drummond, who has not played since mid-February, began negotiating terms of the buyout with the Cavs on Thursday, March 25, 2021, after the club could not trade the 27-year-old. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Lakers add center Andre Drummond for postseason push

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Drummond (3) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis (9) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, in this Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, file photo. The NBA trading deadline came and went. Andre Drummond didn't move. Unable to find a trade partner Thursday, March 25, 2021, for the benched center, the Cavaliers will structure a contract buyout for the two-time All-Star center, who hasn't played since Feb. 12 and could wind up on a contending team after being pushed aside in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cavs buy out Drummond, center eyes signing with contender

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Drummond (3) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis (9) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, in this Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, file photo. The NBA trading deadline came and went. Andre Drummond didn't move. Unable to find a trade partner Thursday, March 25, 2021, for the benched center, the Cavaliers will structure a contract buyout for the two-time All-Star center, who hasn't played since Feb. 12 and could wind up on a contending team after being pushed aside in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

AP source: Cavs don’t trade Drummond, working on buyout

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Injured Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, middle, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Cavs’ Love takes part in practice, nears return from injury

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin plays during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond benching comes at unusual time

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, left, fights for position for a rebound with Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Cavaliers sitting Drummond while pursuing trade for center

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton, right, drives past Detroit Pistons' Josh Jackson in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Surprising Cavs quickly climbing back into NBA contention

By BY TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Drummond plays against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. Drummond has told the Cavaliers he will exercise his $28.7 million contract option and stay with them this season. Drummond was acquired by Cleveland in a surprising trade from Detroit in February. He had been expected for months to pick up the option. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Drummond picks up $28 million option, will stay with Cavs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Drummond, right, drives past Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo in the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. On Friday, March 6, Drummond, Cavs guards Collin Sexton and Darius Garland, forwards Cedi Osman, Dante Exum and Dylan Windler, coach J.B. Bickerstaff, his entire staff and general manager Koby Altman, spent several hours visiting with offenders at Grafton _ a medium security prison housing 1,700 residents to share fellowship as well as some hope and hoops.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Hoops, hope: Cavaliers listen, learn during visit to prison

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Lou Williams (23) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Cleveland. The Clippers won 133-92. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Clippers hand Cavs worst home loss in franchise history

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis, left, looks towards the basket as Detroit Pistons forward John Henson (31) defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Knicks edge Pistons 95-92 for 4th straight victory

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cavaliers believe trade for All-Star Drummond was ‘steal’

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) is defended by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and center Deandre Ayton (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Pistons move to rebuild after trading Andre Drummond

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond pulls down a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bigger, better? Cavs acquire C Andre Drummond from Pistons

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) runs into Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya (45) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Drummond’s big game lifts Pistons over Suns 116-108

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) shoots against Detroit Pistons forward Thon Maker (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Valanciunas scores 26, leads Grizzlies over Pistons 96-82

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood (35), Brooklyn Nets forward Nicolas Claxton (33) and Joe Harris (12) battle for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Kyrie Irving scores 45 points, Nets beat Pistons in OT

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood (35) is pressured by Chicago Bulls forwards Thaddeus Young, left, Daniel Gafford, back right, and forward Chandler Hutchison (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bulls beat Pistons again, 108-99; Drummond ejected

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press