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Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (35) puts up a shot past Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, Pool)

Clarkson scores 22 points, NBA-leading Jazz beat Rockets

Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) and guard Ish Smith right, battle for the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Washington. Gafford was called for a foul on the play. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Curry finally goes cold, Beal rallies Wizards past Warriors

By BEN NUCKOLS - Associated Press

Florida’s Johnson awaits medical clearance, hopes to play

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Mfiondu Kabengele, right, drives past Chicago Bulls' Cristiano Felicio during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Sexton scores 30 points, Cavs beat Bulls 121-105

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, left, high-fives teammate Russell Westbrook after Beal was fouled in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Wizards, winners of five straight, back in tight playoff race

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

File-This March 11, 2020, file photo shows Georgia guard Sahvir Wheeler (15) driving between Mississippi defenders Khadim Sy (3) and Devontae Shuler (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. Wheeler, who led Georgia in scoring as a sophomore, says he is entering his name in the NCAA's transfer portal while also exploring his NBA options. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Dogs’ Wheeler declares for NBA draft, enters transfer portal

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

NBA prepares for postponements after Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict: report

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

NBA free agency to begin Aug. 2, signings begin Aug. 6

Associated Press

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, right, drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Isaiah Hartenstein during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bulls beat Cavs 106-96 to snap five-game skid

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) and Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) talk following an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Tatum has 44, Celtics edge Warriors despite Curry’s 47

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

USC’s Evan Mobley declares for NBA draft in unique way

Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) defends against Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Holiday (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 16, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Minus injured Mitchell, Jazz rally to beat Pacers 119-111

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) brings the ball up court as Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell defends in the first half during an NBA basketball game Friday, April 16, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Mitchell exits with ankle sprain as Jazz beat Pacers 119-111

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Players watch as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray remains on the floor after being injured during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Monday, April 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

NBA says injury rate this season down slightly from normal

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after a three-point basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Curry scores 33, Warriors roll to 119-101 win over Cavaliers

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Louisville’s Johnson to enter NBA draft, forego eligibility

Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Josh Okogie, right, breaks up a shot attempt by Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Middleton leads Bucks in 130-105 breeze by Timberwolves

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Duke’s Hurt declares for NBA draft after breakout season

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol, forward Kyle Kuzma, forward Anthony Davis and forward LeBron James sit on the bench during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, April 10, 2021, in New York (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin). **FILE**

NBA player injuries, not virus, are dictating playoff races

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press