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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver previously threatened to pull the All-Star Game if HB2 was not repealed. The league said the law discriminates against transgender people who wish to use the intimate facilities of the opposite sex. (Associated Press)

NBA pulls All-Star Game from Charlotte over North Carolina transgender bathroom law

By Bradford Richardson and Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

The Washington Wizards took a chance in bolstering their bench by signing former Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) and former Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson (44). Both players are former first round draft picks, but neither has been able to settle into their roles in the NBA making them upside gambles for the Wizards. (Associated Press)

Trey Burke, Andrew Nicholson signings are Wizards’ gambles to solidify bench

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2014, file photo, San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, left, holds up his 2014 NBA championship ring during a ceremony prior to an NBA basketball game between the Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks, in San Antonio. Duncan announced his retirement on Monday, July 11, 2016, after 19 seasons, five championships, two MVP awards and 15 All-Star appearances. It marks the end of an era for the Spurs and the NBA. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Tim Duncan changed the NBA in a greater way than Kobe and LeBron

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this June 15, 2014, file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) celebrates after Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals in San Antonio. Duncan announced his retirement on Monday, July 11, 2016, after 19 seasons, five championships, two MVP awards and 15 All-Star appearances. It marks the end of an era for the Spurs and the NBA. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) **FILE**

Tim Duncan, 5-time NBA champion, retires after 19 seasons

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Shawn Dawson is on the Wizards' summer league roster after leading his team to an Israeli national title last season. (Associated Press)

Shawn Dawson hopes success in Israel translates to NBA with Wizards

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

North Carolina State head coach Sidney Lowe sits on the bench late in the second half of their 75-67 loss to Maryland in an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone) **FILE**

Sidney Lowe gets his long-awaited chance to coach John Wall

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In a Wednesday, June 1, 2016 file photo, Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) speaks during a news conference at the team's practice facility in Oklahoma City. Durant announced Monday, July 4, 2016 that he is joining All-Stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson with the Golden State Warriors. Durant made the decision public on The Players’ Tribune Monday morning. He can’t officially sign until July 7. (Nate Billings/The Oklahoman via AP, File) LOCAL STATIONS OUT (KFOR, KOCO, KWTV, KOKH, KAUT OUT); LOCAL WEBSITES OUT; LOCAL PRINT OUT (EDMOND SUN OUT, OKLAHOMA GAZETTE OUT) TABLOIDS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT /The Oklahoman via AP) LOCAL STATIONS OUT (KFOR, KOCO, KWTV, KOKH, KAUT OUT); LOCAL WEBSITES OUT; LOCAL PRINT OUT (EDMOND SUN OUT, OKLAHOMA GAZETTE OUT) TABLOIDS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Durant’s move to the Warriors changes the NBA land

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Conley (11) celebrates after hitting a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Indianapolis. The Grizzlies won the game 112-103. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

NBA free agency shows capitalism at work

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 27, 2016, file photo, Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) works against Houston Rockets forward Clint Capela during an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis. A person familiar with the deal says that Mahinmi has agreed to sign with the Washington Wizards. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, July 2, because NBA free agents are not allowed to sign contracts until July 7. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)

Wizards snag role players after top free agents sign elsewhere

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Milwaukee Bucks first round pick Thon Maker, right, speaks as second round pick Malcolm Brogdon listens during their introductory news conference, Friday, June 24, 2016, at the Milwaukee Bucks' training facility, in St. Francis, Wis. (Sam Caravana/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

NBA, college basketball could have a new problem with ‘prep school loophole’

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant will be a free agent in a week. A variety of teams, including the Washington Wizards, have enough salary cap space to sign him. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Draft over, and now the Summer of Kevin Durant has arrived

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Duke's Brandon Ingram is likely to be selected second in Thursday night's NBA draft. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) (Associated Press)

Ben Simmons, Brandon Ingram and intrigue highlight NBA draft

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, center, poses for photos with prospective NBA draft picks Buddy Hield, left, Kris Dunn, right, Ben Simmons, third from left, and Brandon Ingram, second from right, before the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

76ers take LSU’s Simmons with the No. 1 pick in NBA draft

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

LSU's Ben Simmons poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the top pick by the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Ben Simmons chosen first overall by Philadelphia 76ers in NBA draft

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2016 file photo, LSU's Ben Simmons drives to the basket against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Auburn, Ala. Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram look to be the first two picks in the NBA draft, leaving most of the drama Thursday night around who be the No. 3 pick. (Todd J. Van Emst/Opelika-Auburn News via AP, File) MANDATORY CREDIT

The drama of NBA draft looks to begin with No. 3 pick

By Samantha Pell - Associated Press

Hall of Famer Bill Russell, left, greets Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James after Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers won 93-89. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Bill Russell always the forgotten man in debates over NBA’s greatest ever

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, celebrates with head coach Tyronn Lue, right, and teammates after Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers won 93-89. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron James’ greatness must be acknowledged after Cavaliers win title

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) tries to get around Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Friday, June 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James hopes Cavaliers prevent another NBA Finals elimination at home

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) shoots against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and center Andrew Bogut during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kyrie Irving’s rejuvenation helps Cavaliers stave off NBA Finals elimination

By Tom Withers - Associated Press