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This March 25, 2018, photo shows Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert in action during an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif. From executives and scouts to coaches and analytics types, teams are paying closer attention to wingspan when considering players _ especially with what long arms can mean making a defensive impact. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

NBA teams paying closer attention to players’ wingspan

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Michael Jordan hires Mitch Kupchak as new Hornets GM

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Dennis Smith Jr., center, shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Richaun Holmes, left, and Markelle Fultz, right, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

76ers rout Mavericks to win 14th in row, tie club mark

By Mike Cranston - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) is fouled by Orlando Magic forward Mario Hezonja (8) as Magic center Khem Birch (24) looks on during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

C.J. Miles scores 22 points, Raptors beat Magic 112-101

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers starters Tobias Harris, Austin Rivers and DeAndre Jordan, from left, sit on the bench with assistant coach Brendan O'Connor near the end of their 134-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets during an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Clippers eliminated, still 5 spots up for grabs out West

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Caris LeVert (22) goes up to shoot against Chicago Bulls' Ryan Arcidiacono (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Nets hit 24 3s, 1 shy of NBA record, in rout of Bulls

By MATT SCHOCH - Associated Press

Former ABA players see similarities in today’s pro game

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Malik Monk (1) loses control of the ball as he was fouled by Orlando Magic's Rodney Purvis, left, while going up for a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 6, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Monk scores 26, Hornets rout Magic 137-100

By BILL FAY - Associated Press

Alabama NCAA college basketball player Collin Sexton talks with the media about heading to the NBA during a press conference in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Friday, April 6, 2018. Sexton announced his decision and says he plans to hire an agent. A projected lottery pick, he led Alabama to its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2012, thanks partly to a personal hot streak in the Southeastern Conference tournament. (AP Photo/Alabama Media Group, Vasha Hunt)

Alabama freshman guard Collin Sexton declares for NBA draft

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Ian Mahinmi, left, from France, blocks a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

East top 8 unchanged, Wolves fall to No. 8 in West

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith and center Dwight Powell (7) close in on Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Jackson scores 24 as Pistons beat Mavericks 113-106 in OT

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Greg Monroe, left, passes the ball under pressure from Chicago Bulls guard Sean Kilpatrick (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Greg Monroe’s triple-double lifts Celtics over Bulls 111-104

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) passes the ball over Toronto Raptors' Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) **FILE**

Toronto tops in East, but road likely goes through LeBron James

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, center, is fouled by Indiana Pacers guard Cory Joseph, right, during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Friday, April 6, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ibaka scores season-high 25, Raptors beat Pacers 92-73

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Montana guard Ahmad Rorie declares for NBA draft

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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) loses the ball as he fouled by Indiana Pacers guard Cory Joseph (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, April 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers sweep season series vs Warriors with 126-106 romp

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Villanova men's basketball coach Jay Wright holds up his fingers in "V" signs during a celebration of the team's NCAA tournament championship, at Jake Nevin Field House on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Villanova, Pa. (Tim Tai/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) **FILE**

March Madness created brief distraction from money-hungry NCAA

By Deron Snyder

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, left, poses for photographs with the number 1 overall pick, Artreyo Boyd, at the NBA 2K League draft Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in New York. Launching in 2018, the league will feature the best NBA 2K players in the world and will draft players to compete as unique characters in 5-on-5 play against the other teams in a mix of regular-season games, tournaments and playoffs. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New game in town: NBA tips off NBA 2K League with draft

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' CJ Miles (0) drives to the basket over Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Cleveland. Miles was called for an offensive foul. The Cavaliers won 112-106. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Raptors-Celtics, Cavs-76ers are big East games this week

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker, left, gets a slam dunk against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

Bucks’ Jabari Parker nearing 1st playoff appearance

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press