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Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield scores against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the regional finals of the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Oklahoma’s Buddy Hield considers honors during senior season ‘a blessing’

By Cliff Brunt - Associated Press

Former Los Angeles Lakers' Steve Nash, left, former NBA player Dikembe Mutombo, center, and former WNBA player Ticha Penicheiro acknowledge applause during the inauguration of the first NBA basketball training camp for Cuban players in Havana, Cuba, Thursday, April 23, 2015. Nash and Mutumbo were joined by ex-WNBA player Ticha Penicheiro and NBA coaches in teaching more than 100 Cuban basketball athletes, hoping to boost the game's popularity on the island. (AP Photo/Desmond Boyland)

Dikembe Mutombo, NBA legend in Brussels airport: ‘I’m fine’

By Deborah Simmons

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2015, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jimmer Fredette (32) controls the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla. For Fredette and the NBA D-League All-Stars, hope that the big league will call springs eternal. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay, File)

Away from spotlight, college sensation Jimmer Fredette hoping for one more shot

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

NBA legend Bill Russell, left, talks with Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins before the Kings played the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

LOVERRO: Bill Russell’s falling reverence in NBA history amounts to a travesty

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the NBA all-star skills competition in Toronto on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Stark differences appear in ways NBA, NFL commissioners address growth of sport

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the NBA all-star skills competition in Toronto on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Adam Silver: League will not change ‘Hack-a-Shaq’ rule this season

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gestures to fans as he walks off of the court after an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 106-102. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Kobe Bryant’s last is Toronto’s first as All-Star Game leaves United States

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan shoots a free throw against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 102-87. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

SNYDER: To end ‘Hack-a-Shaq’ strategy, NBA needs to change rules

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry does a dribbling drill during warms-up before the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Warriors appear to have clear chance at surpassing Bulls’ record of 72 wins

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

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Wizards forward Antawn Jamison signed a four-year, $50 million extension Monday night.

The Conversation: Antawn Jamison on scoring 20,000 points, funky shots, Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2006, file photo, Toronto Raptors' Matt Bonner can't stop Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant from getting to the basket in the first half of NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Bryant still looks back with surprise on the night 10 years ago when he scored 81 points against the Raptors. The Lakers’ star guard celebrates the 10th anniversary of the second highest-scoring performance in NBA history on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt A. Brown, File)

Kobe looks back 10 years after his “mystical” 81-point game

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, center, goes up for a shot against Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1) and guard Goran Dragic, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, in Miami. The Wizards defeated the Heat 114-103. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Washington Wizards still trying to figure out what’s wrong

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) listens to Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 115-86. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

For Kelly Oubre Jr., first season with Wizards presents plenty of chances to learn

By Dan Roth - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, center, goes up for a shot against Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1) and guard Goran Dragic, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, in Miami. The Wizards defeated the Heat 114-103. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

NBA says traveling call was missed late in Wizards-Heat game

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Jahlil Okafor in action during an NBA preseason basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

SNYDER: Jahlil Okafor would be wise to seek advice from Kobe Bryant

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant grabs a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Associated Press)

Kobe Bryant announces he will retire after season

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry jokes with teammates after hitting a 3-point shot against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

SNYDER: On Thanksgiving, sports provide many reasons to count our blessings

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Indianapolis. The Pacers won the game 100-98. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Pacers’ Paul George playing better than ever year after gruesome leg injury

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Georgetown men's basketball player D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera at McDonough Arena in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

With NBA in sight, Georgetown’s D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera had reasons to return

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' head coach Randy Wittman looks on during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Philadelphia. The Wizards won 127-118. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Randy Wittman, driven by competition, hoping to take next step with Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times