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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, center, stands for a photo with potential first-round draft picks at Barclays Center before the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gambling

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) plays during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 31, 2023, in Washington. NBA rookie of the year Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic revealed why he chose to play for USA Basketball instead of Italy at this summer's FIBA World Cup. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Following in mother’s footsteps was reason Paolo Banchero picked USA Basketball

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - Eastern Michigan forward Emoni Bates plays during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Detroit. Tabbed the “next Kevin Durant” even before he graced the cover of Sports Illustrated as a high school sophomore in Michigan, Bates is no longer trying to live up to the expectations of others and simply following his own path, albeit not the one he imagined. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

From prodigy to project, Cavaliers rookie Emoni Bates rediscovers joy on twisted path to NBA

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Max Strus (31) shoots over Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown, left, during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Strus agrees to $63M deal and heads to Cleveland after helping Miami make finals, AP sources say

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, March 2, 2023, in Washington. On Friday, June 30, VanVleet agreed to a three-year, $130 million deal to join the Houston Rockets. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Fred VanVleet to Houston; many big names stay put as NBA free agency opens

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent, left, and Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown compete for possession of the ball during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Draymond Green, Kyrie Irving among top players to watch as NBA free agency set to open

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Fans walks past a sportsbook attached to the Footprint Center, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Phoenix. Sportsbook branding has prominent placement in stadiums and arenas, including some with on-site betting. Major League Baseball — long the most gambling-averse of the U.S. leagues — now permits its players to be ambassadors for gambling companies. It’s the backdrop for an era of legal sports betting in the U.S. that’s brought in huge revenues but also has some experts sounding cautionary notes. (AP Photo/Matt York)

A look at sports gambling rules among Big 4 pro leagues

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 draft pick, shoots during an NBA basketball press conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wembanyama’s height no longer a mystery: 7 feet, 3-1/2 inches is official, Spurs say

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 draft pick, handles a ball during an NBA basketball press conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wembanyama won’t play for France’s national team at this year’s World Cup

By Tim Reynolds and Samuel Petrequin - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, right, talks with guard Chris Paul during a timeout late in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA second-round basketball series against the Denver Nuggets, Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Superstar Kevin Durant drops into Twitter Space to dispute claims that he’s not a top five player

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker smiles before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Oct. 21, 2017, in Chicago. The four-time NBA champion told The Associated Press on Friday, June 23, 2023, he sees a bright future at his former team for fellow Frenchman Victor Wembanyama. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

4-time NBA champion Tony Parker says the Spurs is the ‘perfect place’ for Victor Wembanyama

By Samuel Petrequin - Associated Press

Gradey Dick poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 13th overall by the Toronto Raptors during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Raptors grab shooter, Celtics collect future picks during mostly quiet night in Atlantic division

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Jett Howard hugs family and friends after being selected 11th overall by the Orlando Magic during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

With 7 first-round picks, struggling Southeast Division had big opportunity in draft

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

FILE - Sunrise Christian's Matas Buzelis (13) plays against Montverde during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Springfield, Mass. Buzelis is positioned to be one of the top NBA draft prospects for next year. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

NBA 2024 potential lottery prospects will once again take multiple paths to the league

By Aaron Beard - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming season for his second known incident of displaying what appeared to be a firearm on social media, the NBA announced Friday, June 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Time for Ja Morant to change his behavior, there’s been enough talking, Grizzlies GM says

By Clay Bailey - Associated Press

FILE - Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives past New York Knicks guard Josh Hart during an NBA basketball game March 11, 2023, in Los Angeles. Leonard had a cleanup procedure on his right knee in early June and is expected to be ready for the start of the Clippers' training camp in late September, said Lawrence Frank, president of basketball operations for the team, Thursday, June 22. The five-time All-Star, who turns 32 next week, had a meniscus tear in his knee, although his surgically repaired ACL was intact. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Kawhi Leonard had clean-up procedure on right knee, is ‘100%’ expected to be ready for training camp

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Victor Wembanyama reacts during introductions before the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Spurs, Wembanyama scheduled for prime time on Day 1 of Summer League in Vegas

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul moves the ball upcourt against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series April 25, 2023, in Phoenix. Mat Ishbia’s five-month tenure as the new owner of the Suns has produced a whirlwind of change. Ishbia oversaw his latest big move Sunday, June 18, 2023, when the Suns put together the framework for a trade that would send 12-time All-Star Paul, Landry Shamet and other compensation to the Washington Wizards in exchange for three-time All-Star Bradley Beal. (AP Photo/Matt York, File) **FILE**

Chris Paul traded to Warriors, Jordan Poole sent to Wizards

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Taylor Hendricks arrives before the NBA basketball draft at Barclays Center, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Live updates | Keyontae Johnson hears name in Round 2 of NBA draft

Associated Press

Victor Wembanyama, a projected first-round NBA draft pick, walks off the mound after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

With Wembanyama a player like few others, there’s no debate at the top of this NBA draft

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press