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By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 3, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss sits in the stands prior to an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the Boston Celtics, in Los Angeles. A battle over control of the Lakers is over after an agreement was reached to have Jeanie Buss serve as controlling owner of the storied NBA franchise. Documents filed Monday, March 27, 2017, in Los Angeles Superior Court state that Jim and Johnny Buss have agreed that their sister will serve as the controlling owner for the rest of her life. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Agreement puts Jeanie Buss in control of Lakers for life

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) drives against New York Knicks guard Courtney Lee during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 25, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Aldridge’s heart in rhythm, and so is his jumper

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks to pass against Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) and forward Nerlens Noel (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, March 27, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Westbrook, Thunder top Mavs 92-91 with 14-0 finishing run

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin, left, shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova, of Turkey, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Lopez has 23 points as Nets top slumping Hawks, 107-92

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) attempts a layup as Dallas Mavericks forward Salah Mejri (50) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Ibaka, DeRozan lead Raptors past Mavericks, 94-86

By DAVE JACKSON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' John Wall (2) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson, left and Kevin Love during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Saturday, March 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Eye-popping: Wall, Wizards blow past LeBron, Cavs

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 24, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers beat Wolves 130-119 in OT to snap 6-game skid

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Florida State freshman Jonathan Isaac entering NBA draft

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Former Hoya Patrick Ewing, 55, is currently an assistant coach with the NBA's Charlotte Hornets and could be the favorite to land the Georgetown job should he be interested. (Associated Press). ** FILE **

Patrick Ewing tops big names to consider for Georgetown job

By Peter Santo - The Washington Times

NBA creates award for late Thunder employee Winemiller

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Rutgers guard Corey Sanders to enter NBA Draft

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New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis, rear, defends Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Gobert scores career-high 35, Jazz beat Knicks 108-101

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots in front of Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes (22) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook posts 35th triple-double; Thunder roll past 76ers

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

UCLA guard Lonzo Ball, left, goes to the basket against Cincinnati forward Kyle Washington during the first half of a second-round game of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, March 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

Sweet 16 guide: Top NCAA matchups, players and story lines

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2017, file photo, Michigan guard Zak Irvin (21) shoots a three point basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Wolverines have made a school record 340 3s this season, their top six scorers are all capable of making shots from beyond the arc and even 6-foot-11 Moe Wagner and 6-10 D.J. Wilson can make long-range jumpers. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

College basketball evolving into distinctively NBA game

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) throws up a shot as Dallas Mavericks' Harrison Barnes (40) watches in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Warriors get 28th road win with 112-87 win over Mavs

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James watches from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Silver tells NBA team owners to take note of rest issue

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle gestures in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Sunday, March 19, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

It’s been a season of coaching stability, rare for the NBA

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) drives against Atlanta Hawks forward Kris Humphries during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. Washington won 112-86. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Wizards’ Jason Smith has become a reliable wild card

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times