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UCLA’s Anderson and LaVine declare for NBA draft

Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Griffin has to sit out finale for technical fouls

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Hollis Thompson (31) looks for an opening past Miami Heat forward Shane Battier during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

76ers top resting Heat in finale, 100-87

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New York Knicks' J.R. Smith, above, and Brooklyn Nets' Andrei Kirilenko, of Russia, scramble for control of the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

A look at the NBA playoff picture

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2014 file photo, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, left, talks with Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, before President Barack Obama arrives to speak at a reception for the U.S. Conference of Mayors in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Fresh off a come-from-behind victory in keeping the Kings NBA franchise in Sacramento, Mayor Kevin Johnson gets another chance to build his reputation as a political heavyweight. He will be introduced Wednesday, April 16, 2014, as the newest president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, giving the former NBA All-Star a chance to promote California's capital and the interests of local governments across the country. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Sacramento mayor to lead national mayoral group

By FENIT NIRAPPIL - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl walks into a news conference after reaching a deal to sell the franchise to New York investment firm executives Marc Lasry, right, and Wesley Edens, left, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks owner Herb Kohl reaches deal to sell team

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, drives against Indiana Pacers guard George Hill in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Top-seeded Pacers to rest 3 starters in finale

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Gordon, Johnson declare for NBA draft

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Cavs Deng wins NBA citizenship award

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Michigan State’s Dawson decides to stay in school

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman discusses a call with referee Sean Corbin during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Washington. The Wizards won 104-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards’ coach Wittman finally makes the playoffs

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2014 file photo, Michigan guard Nik Stauskas (11), and forward Glenn Robinson III (1) stand on the court after a time out in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. Sophomores Robinson and Stauskas helped the Wolverines win the Big Ten title and reach an NCAA tournament regional final last season.(AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

Michigan losing Stauskas and Robinson to NBA

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Syracuse’s Jerami Grant entering NBA draft

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 16, 2014 file photo, Michigan State's Gary Harris, left, poses with the championship trophy as Adreian Payne kisses it after they defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. Lacey Holsworth, who is batling cancer, smiles at right foreground. The father of 8-year-old Lacey Holsworth, who befriended Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne says his daughter has died. Matt Holsworth says Lacey Holsworth died at their St. Johns, Mich., home late Tuesday, April 8, 2014, &quot;with her mommy and daddy holding her in their arms.&quot;(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Michigan State’s Gary Harris entering NBA draft

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) shoots over Boston Celtics' Brandon Bass (30) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Cleveland. Boston defeated Cleveland 111-99. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavs, Irving staggering to finish

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

In this July 16, 2013, photo, Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars speaks during a news conference in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Pistons have decided not to renew Dumars' contract as president of basketball operations, a person familiar with the situation said Sunday, April 13, 2014. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not made any announcement on Dumars' future, says Dumars will remain with the Pistons as an adviser. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dumars officially steps down as Pistons’ GM

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) battles under the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves Gorgui Dieng (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 13, 2014.(AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

McCallum, Cousins rally Kings past Timberwolves

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

City leaders unanimously approve deal for Pacers

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press