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New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) holds the ball as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

Davis powers Pelicans past Clippers, 98-96

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Sacre dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers drop 51 in 3rd quarter, blast Knicks 127-96

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns Eric Bledsoe (2) shoots against Washington Wizards' Marcin Gortat (4), of Poland, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) and Suns' Miles Plumlee (22) watch. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Dragic, Bledsoe help Suns top Wizards 99-93

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Bob Knight harshly criticized the NBA Tuesday morning, saying that it has "raped" college basketball in recruiting such young players. (Wikimedia Commons)

Bob Knight: The NBA has ‘raped college basketball’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin watches his shot go in while laying on the floor during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Monday, March 24, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Clippers get 50th win, 106-98 over Bucks

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

76ers’ skid reaches 25 games

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Former NBA player: ‘Tough day’ being reported dead

Associated Press

Duke forward Jabari Parker (1) works against Mercer forward Jakob Gollon (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball second-round game, Friday, March 21, 2014, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Silver: 2 years of college best for NBA players

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

In this photo taken Friday, March 21, 2014, Sacramento Kings forward Royce White walks past Kings head coach Michael Malone to enter his first NBA basketball game in the closing moments of the Kings 99-79 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Sacramento, Calif., White was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the No. 16 pick in the 2012 draft but spent his rookie season in a dispute with the team over how to treat his anxiety disorder which includes a fear of flying. Not only must he prove he can still play, White, who is on his second 10 day contract with Kings, has to show he can handle the rigors of the league's schedule including his first road trip this week.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Royce White fighting for NBA spot, mental health

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Duke forward Jabari Parker (1) works against Mercer forward Jakob Gollon (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball second-round game, Friday, March 21, 2014, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Top freshmen headed home already

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Kansas players walk off the court following their loss in a third-round game against Stanford at the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 23, 2014, in St. Louis. Stanford won the game 60-57. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas freshmen left to decide on NBA futures

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Nets owner looking to move company to Russia

Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker drives to the basket between Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, and forward David Lee during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 22, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Short-handed Spurs outlast Warriors 99-90

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MARCH 22-23 - In this photo taken on March 19, 2014, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown talks with season ticket holders before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Philadelphia. On the court, the 76ers are a mess. Their 21-game losing streak is the longest in franchise history and they are shaping up as one of the worst teams in NBA history. Behind the scenes, the Sixers are working at a championship pace. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers hold hope future is bright as losses mount

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - Little Richard arrives at the funeral for singer Lou Rawls in Los Angeles in this Jan. 13, 2006 file photo. Former NBA player and coach Sam Mitchell a proud Mercer grad jubilated &quot;Let me ask you a question: Have you ever heard of Little Richard?&quot; following Mercer University beating Duke University Friday March 21, 2014. Richard was also from Macon GA. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

‘Have you ever heard of Little Richard?’

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills, left, of Australia, is fouled as he drives to the basket past Sacramento Kings Ben McLemore during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, March 21, 2014.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Spurs beat Kings 99-79 for 12th straight win

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Baylor coach Scott Drew answers questions during an NCAA college basketball tournament news conference, Saturday, March 22, 2014, in San Antonio. Baylor will play Creighton Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Creighton seniors driven by past NCAA losses

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press