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FILE - In this March 31, 2019, file photo, Duke forward Zion Williamson speaks with the news media in the locker room after an NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game against Michigan State in Washington. Williamson's immediate future is likely to be decided by the bounce of 14 ping-pong balls. The NBA draft lottery is Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Chicago, where some team will be awarded the No. 1 pick in the June 20 draft _ and, presumably, the chance to grab Williamson with that selection. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, file)

Draft lottery may decide Williamson’s first NBA stop

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 27, 2019 file photo Michigan head coach John Beilein speaks during a news conference at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif. Two people familiar with the decision say Beilein has agreed to become head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Monday, May 13, 2019 on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the hire. ESPN, citing unidentified sources, said Beilein agreed to a five-year deal with the Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, file)

John Beilein brought success, pride to Michigan

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) talks to the media after an NFL football rookie camp practice, Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dwayne Haskins is D.C.’s latest savior

By Deron Snyder

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, center, limps off the court during the second half of Game 5 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors’ Durant likely out for Games 1 and 2 vs Blazers

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates his last-second basket with teammates at the end of the second half of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Toronto on Sunday, May 12, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard hits bouncer at buzzer, Raptors beat 76ers in Game 7

By BY IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Steve Hetzel poses for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day in Charlotte, N.C., A person familiar with Cleveland’s coaching search tells The Associated Press the team is interviewing three NBA assistants this weekend about its coaching vacancy. The Cavs met Friday night with Denver assistant Jordi Fernandez and interviewed Orlando’s Steve Hetzel on Saturday, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks. The team has a meeting scheduled with Nuggets assistant Wes Unseld Jr., the person said. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

AP source: Cavs interviewing 4 assistants for coaching job

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

NBA commissioner Silver wants more female refs _ and coaches

Associated Press

Christian Dawkins stands outside federal court Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in New York. Dawkins and youth basketball coach Merl Code were convicted on a conspiracy count, but acquitted of some other charges. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

2 convicted in college basketball corruption trial

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves NBA basketball team owner Glen Taylor, left, introduces new team president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas during a press conference at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Monday, May 6, 2019. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)

New T-wolves president Rosas vows aggression, collaboration

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, looks to shoot over Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Sunday, May 5, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Big man on court: Nikola Jokic showing off all his skills

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig shoots over Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Blazers go up 2-1 after 140-137 win in 4 OTs over Denver

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, passes the ball away from Denver Nuggets forward Mason Plumlee, left, center Nikola Jokic, second from left, and forward Torrey Craig, right, during overtime of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

No rest for the weary: Nuggets, Blazers back at it Sunday

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Maryland 's Bruno Fernando (23) celebrates during the final moments of the second half of a first round men's college basketball game against Belmont in the NCAA Tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ** FILE **

Bruno Fernando says he’ll stay in NBA draft, ending Maryland career

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (17) gestures while talking to referee Courtney Kirkland during the second half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and the Rockets in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

On Basketball: Warriors, Rockets should be embarrassed

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, left, is fouled by Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala during the first half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Officiating becomes focus of Warriors-Rockets Game 1

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, left, smiles as Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) is ejected during the second half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Rockets’ Chris Paul fined $35K for ‘reckless’ contact with ref

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, defends as San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge drives to the rim in the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Nuggets hold off Spurs 90-86 in Game 7 to advance

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder and guard Donovan Mitchell (45) speak in the first half during Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets, Monday, April 22, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz will focus on adding offensive punch in offseason

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

In this Jan. 8, 1970 file photo, Boston Celtics' John Havlicek (17) protects ball with his body from Atlanta Hawks' Walt Hazzard (42) during an NBA basketball game in Boston. The Boston Celtics say Hall of Famer John Havlicek, whose steal of Hal Green’s inbounds pass in the final seconds of the 1965 Eastern Conference finals against the Philadelphia 76ers remains one of the most famous plays in NBA history, has died. The team says Havlicek died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at age 79. (AP Photo/File) **FILE**

John Havlicek dies, was Boston Celtics all-time leading scorer

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 1970 file photo, Boston Celtics' John Havlicek (17) protects ball with his body from Atlanta Hawks' Walt Hazzard (42) during an NBA basketball game in Boston. The Boston Celtics say Hall of Famer John Havlicek, whose steal of Hal Green’s inbounds pass in the final seconds of the 1965 Eastern Conference finals against the Philadelphia 76ers remains one of the most famous plays in NBA history, has died. The team says Havlicek died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at age 79. (AP Photo/File)

John Havlicek, Celtics great with mighty steal, dies at 79

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press