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Virginia players celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Federal probe, Virginia’s reign top 2019-20 storylines

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (5) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Knicks top Bulls 96-86, avoid new franchise low for wins

By PATRICK ROSE - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki gets emotional after a video played during a break in the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Dallas on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Nowitzki announces retirement after final home game for Mavs

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall greets fans after the team's NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 119-106. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

John Wall ‘fine’ if Wizards draft point guard: ‘He can be a great backup’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Magic Johnson wipes his eyes as he speaks to reporters prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson abruptly quit as the Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of the franchise just over two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers’ president

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard, right, defends against Utah Jazz guard Kyle Korver (26) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday,Jan. 14 , 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Kyle Korver: ‘I have to hold my fellow white men accountable’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) drives against Loyola-Maryland guard Sam Norton in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Jalen Smith to return to Maryland for sophomore season rather than turn pro

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Brooklyn Nets' D'Angelo Russell reacts after a Brooklyn basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. Brooklyn won 108-96. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Golden State clinches 1 seed in West, East field nearly done

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Virginia players celebrate after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Comeback! Cavs get their title, 85-77 in OT over Texas Tech

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Purdue's Carsen Edwards looks up at the scoreboard during overtime of the men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional final game against Virginia, Saturday against Virginia, March 30, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. Virginia won 80-75. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Purdue’s Edwards plans to hire agent, enter NBA draft

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Vanderbilt basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse answers questions at a news conference Monday, April 8, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Stackhouse was hired to replace Bryce Drew as head. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Stackhouse says relationship, opportunity drew him to Vandy

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks' Alex Len during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

The season is winding down, and it’s time to talk NBA awards

By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (17) pulls down a rebound between Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender (35) and guard Elie Okobo (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rockets set NBA record with 27 3s in 149-113 rout of Suns

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Jordan Clarkson (8) battle for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Aldridge’s double-double paces Spurs to 112-90 win over Cavs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter (12) drives to the basket past Auburn center Austin Wiley, right, during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Culver, Hunter bring NBA upside to Texas Tech-Virginia final

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, middle, gives high-fives to Sterling Brown (23) and Khris Middleton (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Bucks beat Hawks 115-107 for 60th win

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Joe Harris, left, shoots against the Milwaukee Bucks' Pat Connaughton, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Nets bolster playoff hopes with win against Bucks

By CHARLES F. GARDNER - Associated Press

The Orlando Magic bench celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Magic closer to ending playoff drought, Warriors near 1 seed

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Malik Monk (1) drives between Toronto Raptors' Fred VanVleet (23) and Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Deja vu: Lamb’s 3-pointer lifts Hornets past Raptors 113-111

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2018, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse smiles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, in Denver. A person familiar with the situation says Vanderbilt has hired Memphis Grizzlies assistant and former NBA All-Star Jerry Stackhouse as its basketball coach.The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Friday, April 5, 2019, because Vanderbilt has not commented on its coaching search. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Vanderbilt hires Grizzlies assistant Jerry Stackhouse

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press