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FILE - In this May 16, 2017, file photo, NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum announces the results for the Detroit Pistons at the NBA basketball draft lottery in New York. Deputy Commissioner Mark A diversity report shows the NBA “significantly ahead” again in professional sports in racial and gender hiring practices. Tatum is the highest ranking African-American of any of the professional American sports leagues. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File

NBA gets high grades again for race, gender hiring

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul laughs as he, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, right, talk during the team's NBA basketball media day, in Playa Vista, Calif. The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement to trade for Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul according to a person familiar with the deal. The league source spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn't finalized the trade.(AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File)

Free agency in the NBA looms, adding to frenzied offseason

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 8, 2016, file photo, New York Knicks president Phil Jackson answers questions during a news conference at the team's training facility in Greenburgh, N.Y. The Knicks and Jackson parted ways Wednesday morning, June 28, 2017, ending a three-year tenure that saw plenty of tumult and not a single playoff appearance. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Phil Jackson’s exit none too soon for this Knicks fan

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) goes up under the basket, next to Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement to trade for Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul according to a person familiar with the deal. The league source spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn't finalized the trade. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Rockets acquire Chris Paul from Clippers in 8-player deal

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard Tim Frazier, left, and Washington Wizards guard John Wall laugh together before an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Wizards introduce Tim Frazier, possible Wall backup

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 8, 2016, file photo, New York Knicks president Phil Jackson answers questions during a news conference at the team's training facility in Greenburgh, N.Y. The Knicks and Jackson parted ways Wednesday morning, June 28, 2017, ending a three-year tenure that saw plenty of tumult and not a single playoff appearance. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Knicks, Phil Jackson part ways after dismal 3-year run

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls seventh overall draft pick Lauri Markkanen, left, Kris Dunn, center, and Zach Levine, pose for a photo at the NBA basketball team's training facility, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Chicago. Dunn and Levine was acquired by the Bulls from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Jimmy Butler and this year's No. 16th overall pick, Justin Patton. (AP Photo/G-Jun Yam)

For Bulls, blockbuster trade is all about direction

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Maryland's Melo Trimble drives to the basket as Indiana's Thomas Bryant defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in College Park, Md.Maryland won 75-72. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

SNYDER: Not all minor leagues are created equal

By Deron Snyder

Kia NBA Rookie of the Year winner Malcom Brogdon poses in the press room at the 2017 NBA Awards at Basketball City at Pier 36 on Monday, June 26, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Russell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Rockets, Bucks take 2 awards

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver arrives at the NBA Awards at Basketball City at Pier 36 on Monday, June 26, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

The Latest: Westbrook caps historic season with MVP award

Associated Press

FILE - This May 9, 2017 file photo shows San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) walking on the court during the second half of Game 5 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets in San Antonio. The NBA will announce the winner of the MVP and the other individual honors during the first NBA Awards show in New York. Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook, Houston’s James Harden and San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard are the finalists for MVP of the 2016-17 season. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

NBA honors to be presented during league’s first awards show

Associated Press

Bucks’ Brogdon NBA All-Rookie team

Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall reacts after a foul during the second quarter in Game 5 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. The Celtics won 123-101. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

John Wall snubbed for media’s All-Defensive first, second teams

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers' draft pick Markelle Fultz, left, speaks during a news conference with team president Bryan Colangelo at the team's NBA basketball training complex, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Camden, NJ. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

It’s time for No. 1 pick Fultz to turn 76ers into winners

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Lauri Markkanen reacts after being selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the seventh pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Fewer players with international ties picked in NBA draft

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Lonzo Ball, center, poses for photos with Magic Johnson, left, and general manager Rob Pelinka during a news conference, Friday, June 23, 2017, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Magic sees Lonzo as 1 piece in Lakers’ grand rebuilding plan

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Former NBA player Marcus Camby sued over nephew’s drowning

Associated Press

Washington's Markelle Fultz poses for photos on the red carpet before the start of the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The Latest: Butler trade, freshmen picks highlight NBA draft

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Frank Ntilikina is congratulated by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the New York Knicks as the eighth pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Knicks look overseas for help with No 8 pick

By ADRY TORRES - Associated Press

Washington's Markelle Fultz, right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the No. 1 pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Markelle Fultz selected No. 1 overall in NBA draft by Philadelphia 76ers

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press