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FILE - In this March 15, 2017, file photo, Chicago Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Chicago. Carter-Williams, who won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2014, now finds himself looking to reignite his NBA career serving in a backup role behind Kemba Walker, who helped recruit him to Charlotte. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

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FILE - In this Monday, July 3, 2017 file photo, Miami Heat's Jake Odum (52) looks to get past Indiana Pacers' Naz Long during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game in Orlando, Fla. There’s a handful of players who are getting to play for two NBA teams this summer, a grind which they hope pays off down the road. Trey McKinney Jones, Dylan Ennis and Naz Mitrou-Long are among those who played for one team in Orlando and Salt Lake City, and will switch jerseys once they get to the NBA’s biggest summer league in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

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FILE - In this Monday, July 3, 2017 file photo, Indiana Pacers' Trey McKinney-Jones (12) takes a shot against Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game in Orlando, Fla. There’s a handful of players who are getting to play for two NBA teams this summer, a grind which they hope pays off down the road. Trey McKinney Jones, Dylan Ennis and Naz Mitrou-Long are among those who played for one team in Orlando and Salt Lake City, and will switch jerseys once they get to the NBA’s biggest summer league in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

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Dallas Mavericks' Dwight Buycks, left, drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder's Marcus Thornton (33) during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Rashawn Thomas (16) goes in for a shot against Dallas Mavericks' Ismael Bako (14) during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Detroit Pistons' Derek Willis, right, reverses his direction as Charlotte Hornets' Anthony Gill (31) comes in to defend during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Detroit Pistons' Luke Kennard, left, goes up for a shot in front of Charlotte Hornets' Tyrell Corbin during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Orlando Magic's Marcus Georges-Hunt, center, drives to the basket between New York Knicks' Damyean Dotson, left, and Jamel Artis (26) during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Orlando Magic's Hassan Martin, right, makes a move to get around New York Knicks' Dominique Jones (16) during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Brook Lopez, a new member of the Los Angeles Lakers, waits to be interviewed following an introductory news conference with the NBA basketball team Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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FILE - In this April 23, 2017 file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots between Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley, rear, and guard James Harden, right, in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City. Westbrook will join Houston’s James Harden and San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard as finalists for the league’s MVP award. The winner will be announced Monday, June 26, at the inaugural NBA Awards show. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

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FILE - In this April 23, 2017 file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots between Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley, rear, and guard James Harden, right, in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City. Westbrook will join Houstons James Harden and San Antonios Kawhi Leonard as finalists for the leagues MVP award. The winner will be announced Monday, June 26, at the inaugural NBA Awards show. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

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Magic Johnson, left, makes an expression as he talks about Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Lonzo Ball during the NBA basketball team's news conference, Friday, June 23, 2017, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Lonzo Ball poses with his jersey after a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Friday, June 23, 2017, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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LaVar Ball, center, father of Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Lonzo Ball, listens to his son during the NBA basketball team's news conference, Friday, June 23, 2017, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

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Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Lonzo Ball, right, is hugged by Magic Johnson after the NBA basketball team's news conference, Friday, June 23, 2017, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Philadelphia 76ers' draft pick Markelle Fultz, center, poses with team president Bryan Colangelo, right, and managing owner Josh Harris after a news conference at the team's NBA basketball training complex, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 file photo, Wake Forest's John Collins (20) shoots over North Carolina's Kennedy Meeks (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C. The role of the big man has changed in the NBA, and that’s evident in the way teams pick centers and post players entering the draft on Thursday, June 22, 2017. The Wake Forest sophomore is projected as a first-round pick for Thursday's NBA draft. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

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FILE - In this March 29, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Hawks' Dwight Howard prepares to shoot a free throw during the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have reached an agreement to acquire center Howard from the Hawks. The Hawks are sending Howard and the No. 31 overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft to Charlotte for center Miles Plumlee, shooting guard Marco Belinelli and the 41st pick, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, June 20, because the trade is not yet official. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

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FILE - In this March 29, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Hawks' Dwight Howard prepares to shoot a free throw during the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have reached an agreement to acquire center Howard from the Hawks. The Hawks are sending Howard and the No. 31 overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft to Charlotte for center Miles Plumlee, shooting guard Marco Belinelli and the 41st pick, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, June 20, because the trade is not yet official. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)