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Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges moves upcourt during the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on March 28, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Former Hornets forward Bridges will need to serve a 10-game suspension once he signs a contract with an NBA team and returns to the league. Bridges, a restricted free agent, was officially suspended for 30 games on Friday, April 14, 2023, by the NBA following a domestic violence incident last summer, with the league deeming that 20 games of the suspension have been already served after Bridges sat out all 82 regular season games this season. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones) **FILE**

Bridges gets multigame suspension for domestic violence

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn gestures during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, March 31, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

76ers take aim at Nets, hope for 1st NBA title since 1983

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) dives for the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

NBA Playoffs: LeBron, Curry, MVP candidates open title chase

Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison speaks during an availability with reporters at the team's NBA basketball practice facility in Dallas, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Mavericks fined $750,000 by NBA for sitting players

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris speaks with members of the media during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Camden, N.J., Tuesday, May 14, 2019. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, April 13, 2023, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) **FILE**

Who is Josh Harris? Five things to know about man who has agreement to buy Commanders

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Michael Jordan's game worn sneakers from the 1998 NBA finals are displayed at Sotheby's, Wednesday April 5, 2023, in New York, where they're expected to break a world record for a pair of sneakers sold at auction. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Michael Jordan sneakers from 1998 NBA Finals score $2.2 million in auction

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Mexico City Capitanes fans get revved as they wait for the start of an NBA G-League basketball game against the Windy City Bulls, in Mexico City, Sunday, March 12, 2023. The early success of the G League team in Mexico City has fans hoping of one day Mexico can be the home of an NBA expansion team. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

NBA in Mexico: G League team hopes it’s laying foundation

By Carlos Rodriguez - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LOVERRO: Pretending the Wizards are close is just an insult to team’s fans

By Thom Loverro

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, looks to make his move against Miami Heat's Kyle Lowry, right, and Haywood Highsmith, center, during the second half an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) **fiLE**

Joel Embiid wins NBA’s scoring race, James Harden takes assist title

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem stands and watches his team play against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

Udonis Haslem, Heat reflect on rare 20-year NBA career

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) looks for an opportunity to the basket as Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

NBA denies Dallas protest over uncontested Warriors basket

Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis reacts in front opf Chicago Bulls' Derrick Jones Jr. during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 105-92. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Milwaukee, Denver wrap up No. 1 seeds in NBA playoffs

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) takes a rebound away from Duke center Dereck Lively II (1) during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Duke freshman Dereck Lively II says he’ll enter NBA draft

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

It’s Embiid vs. Doncic for scoring title in NBA’s final week

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Wizards’ playoff dreams are dead. Here’s what went wrong.

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Scoring the winning points at a basketball game. File photo credit: Brocreative via Shutterstock.

NBA players will be able to smoke weed under new collective bargaining agreement

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, March 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Curry, Poole, Thompson shoot Warriors past Spurs 130-115

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang (33) shoots against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE -Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge (21) plays in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Boston. LaMarcus Aldridge has announced he is retiring again from the NBA. The 37-year-old initially retired in 2021 after experiencing an irregular heartbeat in the last of five games he played for the Brooklyn Nets that season. He rejoined the Nets five months after announcing his retirement.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

LaMarcus Aldridge, 7-time NBA All-Star, announces retirement

Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) passes the ball in the first half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, March 20, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Success-starved Kings close in on long-awaited playoff berth

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press