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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a June 13, 1997, file photo, Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson hoists the NBA Championship trophy aloft after the Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 90-86 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. in Chicago. At center, in a June 21, 2000 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson waves to the crowd as the Lakers and thousands of their fans celebrate their NBA Championship in downtown Los Angeles. At right, in a June 16, 1996 file photo, Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson hoists the NBA championship trophy after the Bulls beat Seattle in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Chicago. Carmelo Anthony says he has heard that 11-time NBA champion coach Phil Jackson will be &quot;coming on board&quot; in a leadership capacity with the New York Knicks, though cautioned that nothing is yet official. Anthony made the comments Wednesday, March 12, 2014, to reporters in Boston, where the Knicks are playing the Celtics. (AP Photo/File)

AP Source: Jackson to be introduced by Knicks

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks coach Larry Drew, right, calls in a play to Ramon Sessions (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, March 13, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

Korver leads way in 4th as Hawks top Bucks 102-97

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver gestures during an address, Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Boston. Silver commented on some teams with losing records &quot;tanking&quot; towards the end of a season as an effort to rebuild through the NBA draft. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Silver: I don’t see tanking to improve draft spot

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2014 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant watches from the sideline during first-half NBA basketball game action against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto. Bryant won't be back on the court for the Lakers this season. The Lakers said Bryant was examined by team physician Dr. Steve Lombardo, who determined that the left knee injury that has kept Bryant out of the lineup still hasn't healed. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn, File)

Kobe Bryant won’t be coming back this season

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, left, J.R. Smith, center, and Amar'e Stoudemire, right, watch their team play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Monday, March 10, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Carmelo: Jackson ‘coming on board’ with Knicks

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Arron Afflalo (4) knocks the ball out of the hands of Denver Nuggets's Evan Fournier (94) as he goes up for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, March 12, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Faried leads Nuggets over Magic 120-112

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Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant, left, sits with West Team's Kevin Durant, of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the NBA All Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Kobe Bryant won’t return to Lakers this season

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) dribbles past Chicago Bulls shooting guard Kirk Hinrich (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

Ginobili leads Spurs past Bulls 104-96

By BRIAN SANDALOW - Associated Press

Minnesota news in brief at 7:58 p.m. CDT

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Minnesota legislator criticized for NBA tweet

Associated Press

In this May 3, 2013 photo, Minnesota Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo is shown at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn. Garofalo sent a tweet Sunday, March 9, 2014 that read: &quot;Let's be honest, 70% of teams in NBA could fold tomorrow + nobody would notice a difference w/ possible exception of increase in streetcrime.&quot; Within two hours of his tweet, more than 600 people retweeted it , with many on social media calling it racist. (AP Photo/Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Glen Stubbe)

Minnesota GOP lawmaker apologizes for NBA tweet

By BRIAN BAKST - Associated Press

**FILE** Minnesota Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo is seen here May 3, 2013, at the State Capitol in St. Paul. (Associated Press/Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Glen Stubbe)

GOP lawmaker faces fire for NBA crime tweet

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant reacts to sinking a 3-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Thursday, March 6, 2014, in Phoenix. The Suns won 128-122. (AP Photo/Matt York)

LOVERRO: Forget standings, MVP battle between James and Durant is what to watch

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MARCH 8-9 - FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2014 file photo, Arizona State associate head coach Eric Musselman shouts instructions to Arizona State players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, in Tempe, Ariz. Immersed in basketball since before he could walk, it's no wonder Musselman has become one of college basketball's best assistant coaches after a long stint in the pros. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Musselman continues learning at Arizona State

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

NBA suspends Mayo 1-game for punch

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Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal laughs with his former high school teammates during halftime of the boys' UIL Class 1A Division 1 state basketball final, Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Austin, Texas. The UIL was honoring the undefeated 1989 San Antonio Cole Team (36-0) that won the state championship 25 years ago. O'Neal was described as the greatest player to ever play in the UIL State Tournament by UIL Executive President Charles Breithaupt. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

Shaq: Texas high school title started his dreams

By BUTCH HART - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen, center, argues with official Kevin Scott, left, as Heat forward LeBron James looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, March 6, 2014, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 111-87. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

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Phoenix Suns' Gerald Green drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 6, 2014, in Phoenix. The Suns won 128-122. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Green’s 41 points leads Suns past Thunder 128-122

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press