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FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2017 file photo, former New York Knicks player Charles Oakley waits for an NBA basketball game to begin between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, in Cleveland. Oakley is set for his day in court Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in the wake of his arrest at a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in February. Oakley was charged with three counts of misdemeanor assault and one count of criminal trespass. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Oakley set for day in court in wake of MSG arrest

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook takes a shot over Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of a basketball game Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Russell Westbrook sets triple-double record, Thunder beat Nuggets

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Arizona’s Comanche to test NBA waters

Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) spins around Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Westbrook secures triple-double average, falls short of 42nd

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 23, 2015, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference in Charlotte, N.C., where the league announced that the city would host the 2017 NBA All-Star basketball game. A person with knowledge of the plans says the NBA will discuss whether to bring the 2019 All-Star Game to Charlotte at its Board of Governors meeting this week. The NBA pulled this year's event out of Charlotte and held it in New Orleans instead because of a North Carolina law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people. The state recently passed a compromise law on the issue. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

NBA: 2019 All-Star Game likely to return to Charlotte after bathroom bill repeal

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

NBA still seeks solutions for rest issue, won’t reduce games

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

NBA says Charlotte is eligible to host 2019 All-Star Game

By BRIAN MAHONEY and EMERY P. DALESIO - Associated Press

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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks' Malcolm Delaney (5) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Letdown: LeBron, Cavs stunned by Hardaway, Hawks 114-100

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

In this Feb. 9, 2017, photo, the Space Needle rises just behind the KeyArena in Seattle. The city is in the midst of an arena showdown, with three competing groups putting forth proposals around two sites with one winner expected to emerge in the end. With it will come more concrete hopes of bringing one and eventually two more pro sports franchises to the city, including the possible return of the SuperSonics. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

In Seattle, arena debate rests on teams and timing

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) gestures after scoring a 3-pointer during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Fans appreciate Westbrook’s energy during his historic run

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry drives past Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Curry scores 42, Warriors clinch West, NBA’s top record

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

The NCAA says it will consider North Carolina as a host for championship games after the state rolled back the so-called "bathroom bill," a law that limited protections for LGBT people. (Associated Press)

NCAA, NBA could make a difference by taking a stand

By Deron Snyder

Ex-NBA player loses appeal of prison term in fraud case

Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Westbrook misses triple-double, Thunder beat Grizzlies

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

UCF 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall to explore NBA draft options

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2014, file photo, Kentucky head coach John Calipari flips his whistle during practice in Indianapolis. De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk are the first of this year’s potential one-and-done prospects to declare for the draft at Kentucky, but Calipari’s next wave of touted recruits is on deck. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, FIle)

Kentucky is No. 1 in too-early preseason Top 25 for 2017-18

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Brook Lopez, left, slaps hands with Jeremy Lin, right, who scored during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Lopez, Lin lead Brooklyn to rare rout, 141-118 over Sixers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, photo, Florida center John Egbunu (15) grabs a rebound away from Auburn center Austin Wiley (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Auburn, Ala. Florida coach Mike White might be facing a bigger rebuilding project than initially expected. White said Tuesday, April 4, that injured center Egbunu plans to &quot;test the waters&quot; of the NBA draft. Egbunu doesn't intend to hire an agent, meaning he could end up returning to school for his final year of eligibility. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Injured Florida C Egbunu to ‘test the waters’ of NBA draft

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Gonzaga's Zach Collins reacts during the first half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against South Carolina, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Title or money? The give-and-take of one-and-done in hoops

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press