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Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James speak after Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston. The Cavaliers won 135-102. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics eliminated from Eastern finals by Cavaliers 135-102

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

The Cleveland Cavaliers pose with their trophy after winning Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics 135-102, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

No surprise: It’s Cavs-Warriors in the NBA Finals, again

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - This June 24, 2016 file photo shows Philadelphia 76ers President Of Basketball Operations Bryan Colangelo speaking during a news conference in Philadelphia. Colangelo has a pair of potential cornerstone players in Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons and the No. 3 pick in the draft. He has also has a fan base ready for The Process to turn into something more than a championship pipe dream years down the road. Colangelo sits down with The Associated Press to discuss his first year on the job and what’s ahead. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Trust Colangelo: 76ers president holds reins on the Process

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Orlando Magic new president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman answers questions during an NBA basketball news conference, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jeff Weltman says Magic front-office position a ‘dream job’

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 23, 2015, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference to announce Charlotte, N.C., as the site of the 2017 NBA All-Star basketball game. The NBA All-Star game will be coming to Charlotte in 2019, two years after the city was to host the event, the NBA announced Wednesday, May 24, 2017. The All-Star game had been set for Charlotte last February, but the NBA moved the game to New Orleans because of the state law restricting the rights of LGBT people. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

NBA announces 2019 All-Star game will be held in Charlotte after change in law

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

FILE - This Jan. 29, 2017 file photo shows Michigan's DJ Wilson (5) shooting against Michigan State's Nick Ward, right, and Tum Tum Nairn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich. College basketball’s version of decision day could go a long way toward shaping how the next season will play out. Michigan got a mixed bag on decision day: Moe Wagner will stay in Ann Arbor, but fellow big man DJ Wilson will remain in the draft. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

NBA draft deadline shapes next season in college hoops

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Trevon Bluiett stays at Xavier after considering NBA

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2017, file photo, Utah forward Kyle Kuzma (35) goes to the basket as Southern California forward Chimezie Metu (4) defends in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game, in Salt Lake City. The Utah Jazz host a pair of familiar faces in Utah Utes Kyle Kuzma and David Collette for a predraft workout Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Kuzma has announced he will remain in the draft and looks to continue to impress after a strong combine. Collette is expected to return to school, where he should take over Kuzma's role as the top player on the roster. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah Utes forward Kyle Kuzma rising up draft boards

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Arizona’s Alkins withdraws from draft, will return to Tucson

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) talks with Kevin Love (0) against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Cleveland. The Celtics won 111-108. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant? Yes please

By Deron Snyder

This undated photo provided by the Toronto Raptors shows Jeff Weltman. Weltman is the new president of basketball operations for the Orlando Magic, who have failed to reach the playoffs for five consecutive seasons. Magic president Alex Martins announced the hire on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. (Ron Turenne/Toronto Raptors via AP)

Magic hire Weltman, who hours later names Hammond as GM

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf (15) and Nate Thompson (44) celebrate after the winning goal got past Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, during overtime in Game 4 of the Western Conference final in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ducks won 3-2 to even the series 2-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Column: NHL playoffs greatest show in sports at the moment

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Players on the Boston Celtics bench watch play during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Cavs send Celtics to record loss, 130-86, lead series 2-0

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is introduced before Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Westbrook, Harden, Leonard finalists for NBA MVP

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James trades high-fives with teammates Iman Shumpert, left, and Deron Williams, right, during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Cavs set NBA record with 41-point halftime lead

Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall celebrates as he stands on the scorer's table after Game 6 against the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. Wall sank the game-winning 3-point shot. The Wizards won 92-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall named third-team All-NBA selection

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Towns finishes 4 points out of All-NBA teams

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green, JaVale McGee and Stephen Curry, from left, celebrate from the bench in the closing minutes of the team's 136-100 win over the San Antonio Spurs during Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Warriors become just the 5th team to start NBA playoffs 10-0

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson, celebrates with forward LeBron James after a basket during the second quarter of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Cetlics, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

LeBron, Love help Cavs rout Celtics 117-104 in Game 1

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Fans congratulate Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas after Game 7 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, May 15, 2017, in Boston. The Celtics won 115-105 to advance to the Eastern Conference championship series. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics seeking validation against Cavaliers in East finals

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press