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Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant answers questions after an NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday in Oakland. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Anticipated or anticlimactic? Warriors-Cavs 4 in NBA Finals

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 23, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers center Kevin Love (0) grabs a pass against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum during Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals in Boston. On the edge of his fourth straight NBA Finals, but just the third when healthy enough to play, Cleveland’s All-Star forward has persisted and prevailed during a season in which he bravely revealed suffering from anxiety and panic attacks much of his life. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Cavs’ Love satisfied as strained season leads to NBA Finals

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Nielsen’s top 20 programs for May 28-June 3

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 1, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals between the Warriors and Cavaliers is Thursday, May 31. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) **FILE**

NBA Finals’ only drama might be how many games Cavaliers take from Warriors

By Deron Snyder

Maryland forward Bruno Fernando, of Angola, gestures to fans in the final moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in College Park, Md., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. Maryland won 91-73. Fernando contributed a team-high 21 points to Maryland's 91-73 win. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Bruno Fernando to return to Maryland for sophomore season

Associated Press

Flags fill the backpack of a members of the Army 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard, as they place flags at headstone, in honor the nation's fallen military heroes during its annual Flags In ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

NBA group volunteers with grieving kids over Memorial Day

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Nielsen’s top programs for May 14-20

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Mohamed Bamba, from Texas, speaks with the media at the NBA draft basketball combine Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

For some players, changes to draft rules may come too late

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Grayson Allen, from Duke, listens to a question as he speaks with reporters at the NBA draft basketball combine Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Duke’s Allen understands he has to address concerns head-on

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Michael Porter Jr., from Missouri, speaks to reporters during the NBA draft basketball combine Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Back and better: Porter Jr. says he’s best in draft class

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Arizona's DeAndre Ayton, right, shakes hands with the Rev, Jesse Jackson before the NBA basketball draft lottery Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Suns already know 3 great candidates for No. 1 pick

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris reacts to a basket during the second half in Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Celtics make it difficult to hate them even against LeBron James

By Deron Snyder

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, right, and forward Luc Mbah a Moute vie for a loose ball during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors, Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Rockets rout Warriors 127-105 to tie series at 1-all

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson reacts after the team won the first pick of the 2018 NBA Draft during the NBA basketball draft lottery Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Suns win NBA draft lottery, right to pick No. 1 next month

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov speaks to the media Monday, May 14, 2018, in Phoenix. Kokoskov will oversee a vastly improved team after they compiled the worst record in the NBA last season. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Welcome, rookies: Kokoskov, Pierce getting their 1st shots

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2014 file photo then-Miami Heat basketball players Ray Allen, left, and LeBron James look out into the crowd after a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington where President Barack Obama honored the Miami Heat 2013 NBA Champion basketball team. Two-time NBA champion Ray Allen has enjoyed watching his former teammate LeBron James power Cleveland through the playoffs this 2018 spring. Allen said Monday, May 14, 2018 James is leading the way as he has throughout his career. Allen won an NBA title with the Boston Celtics and he teamed with James to win another with the Miami Heat. Allen is part of the newest group of inductees to the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame. He played his high school ball in Dalzell, South Carolina. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)

Ray Allen says LeBron James doing what he does in playoffs

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov speaks to the media Monday, May 14, 2018, in Phoenix. Kokoskov will oversee a vastly improved team after they compiled the worst record in the NBA last season. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Igor Kokoskov takes aim at resurrecting Suns franchise

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns new head coach Igor Kokoskov, right, arrives with general manager Ryan McDonough to speak to the media Monday, May 14, 2018, in Phoenix. Kokoskov will oversee a vastly improved team after they compiled the worst record in the NBA last season. (AP Photo/Matt York)

NBA teams look to the future with draft lottery, combine

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

NBA Calendar

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates his three-point basket as Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith (5) looks on during the second quarter of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals, Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Celtics take Game 1 of East finals, beat Cavaliers

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press