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Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) celebrates after a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 28, 2018. At right is Bucks guard Jason Terry. The Celtics won 112-96, eliminating the Bucks from the playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics, Sixers renew rivalry with new casts in East semis

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo pauses after a basket by Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 28, 2018. The Celtics won 112-96, eliminating the Bucks from the playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Parker’s future, coaching search will define Bucks offseason

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is fouled during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Game 7: Celtics and Bucks play for spot in the second round

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James reacts after making the game-winning shot in the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 98-95. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

NBA says referees missed LeBron goaltending call in Game 5

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Devils owner Josh Harris having a very good year in sports

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

In this Jan. 14, 2016, file photo, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks during a luncheon at the NCAA Convention in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) ** FILE **

NCAA begins work of implementing complex basketball reforms

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl, right, competes for the ball against Washington Wizards forward Mike Scott (30) during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

DeMar DeRozan scores 32 points, Raptors beat Wizards in Game 5

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates following Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 22, 2018. The Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 104-100. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

College commission’s plea to NBA: Bring back prep-to-pros

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 24, 2017, file photo, South Carolina guard Rakym Felder (4) dribbles down the clock against Baylor to end an East Regional semifinal game of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, in New York. Rakym Felder is no longer part of the Gamecocks basketball team. Felder, a key freshman reserve for South Carolina's Final Four team two years ago, was dismissed from the program by coach Frank Martin on Monday, April 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Dismissal, transfers, NBA draft have Gamecocks in flux

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Ty Lawson (4) looks on during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Washington. The Wizards won 106-98. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ty Lawson, back from China, finds rotation spot with Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this April 2, 2018 photo, Villanova's Donte DiVincenzo cuts the net as he celebrates after the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against Michigan in San Antonio. DiVincenzo is among the players seeking to test their NBA draft stock before deciding whether to stay in school. College players had until Sunday, April 22, 2018 to declare early for the NBA draft. Players who haven’t hired an agent can withdraw by May 30 to preserve their college eligibility. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Draft deadline gone, now it’s time to wait on NBA decisions

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, left, blocks a shot by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first quarter of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Horford, Smart lift Celtics over Bucks 92-87 for 3-2 lead

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives as Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) defends in the first quarter in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

76ers aim for 2nd round, Embiid says Philly will be ‘lit’

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

UNC’s Luke Maye declaring for NBA draft without hiring agent

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) adjusts his mask in the third quarter of play against the Miami Heat in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Melting Pot: 76ers’ global approach to a roster is working

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2017 file photo, Boston Celtics' Terry Rozier (12) goes to the basket past Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bogut during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston. NBA veteran Andrew Bogut is set to join the Sydney Kings in Australia's National Basketball League. The Sydney club issued a brief statement Monday, April 23, 2018 saying it had submitted paperwork to the NBL for Bogut's recruitment.(AP Photo/Winslow Townson,File)

Andrew Bogut set to join Sydney Kings in Australian league

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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Wade Baldwin IV during the first half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in New Orleans, Saturday, April 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Dominant Davis wills Pelicans into 2nd round of playoffs

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Syracuse guard Tyus Battle to enter name in NBA draft

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Danica Patrick talks to Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics Friday, April 20, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Packers’ Aaron Rodgers buys into NBA team

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