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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) drives as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) defends during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Denver. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 132-126. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nuggets’ Jokic, Murray know they need title to get recognition of other duos

By Pat Graham and Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays during the first half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Ja Morant takes accountability for latest gun video: ‘I recognize there is more work to do’

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra works the bench during the first half of Game 1 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series against the New York Knicks, Sunday, April 30, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

As NBA coaching changes mount, some lament the lack of job security

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guards Desmond Bane, left, and Ja Morant (12) laugh on the bench during the second half of Game 5 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) **FILE**

Ja Morant in limbo again as he awaits review of latest gun video on social media

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Boulogne-Levallois' Victor Wembanyama follows the ball during the Elite basketball match Boulogne-Levallois against JDA Dijon at the Palais de Sports Jean-Michel Geoffroy in Dijon, central France, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. On Sunday, May 7, 2023, he played before a crowd of about 15,000 fans in Paris as part of his farewell tour before coming to the NBA. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) **FILE**

NBA draft lottery to determine phenom Wembanyama’s destination

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, right, and forward Andrew Wiggins defend during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal Monday, May 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

20 and up: LeBron James defies time, propels Lakers to conference finals

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guards Desmond Bane, left, and Ja Morant (12) laugh on the bench during the second half of Game 5 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) **FILE**

Grizzlies suspend Morant after another gun video appears on social media

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) receives applause as he steps off the court near the end of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams argues for a call during the second half of Game 5 of the team's NBA Western Conference basketball semifinal playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Phoenix Suns fire coach Monty Williams after 4 seasons with the club

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James passes over Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series Friday, May 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122-101 victory in Game 6

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James scores past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series Friday, May 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

NBA playoffs: Lakers, Heat advance to conference finals with Game 6 victories

Associated Press

Boulogne-Levallois' Victor Wembanyama looks on during the Elite basketball match Boulogne-Levallois against JDA Dijon at the Palais de Sports Jean-Michel Geoffroy in Dijon, central France, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. On Sunday, May 7, 2023, he played before a crowd of about 15,000 fans in Paris as part of his farewell tour before coming to the NBA. Wembanyama is about a week away from learning which team will be picking him in the NBA Draft. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

How does the NBA lottery work, and who has the best chance to draft Wembanyama?

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, and Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne battle for the ball during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Nuggets blow past Suns 125-100, advance to Western Conference finals

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant watches from the bench during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Phoenix. The Nuggets eliminated the Sun in their 125-100 win. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffs

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, left, sits with Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker as players warm up before Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, tries to get past Boston Celtics' Malcolm Brogdon during the first half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

MVP Embiid leads All-NBA team; runner-up Jokic lands on 2nd team

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Retired Duke Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski attends Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round Eastern Conference playoff series between the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Boston. Krzyzewski now has an official consulting role with the NBA. The league announced Wednesday, May 10, 2023, that Krzyzewski would serve as a special adviser to basketball operations.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Coach K to the NBA: Mike Krzyzewski joins league as special adviser

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic leaves the court after Game 4 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Nuggets 129-124. (AP Photo/Matt York) **FILE**

Nuggets’ Jokic fined $25,000 by NBA for making contact with Suns owner

By Pat Graham and David Brandt - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic get into an altercation in the stands during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns owner wants no punishment for Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic

By Pat Graham and David Brandt - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, right, talks to forward Haywood Highsmith (24) from the bench in the first half of Game 2 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Heat still waiting to see if Butler can play in Game 3

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press