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Oklahoma State's Cade Cunningham looks to pass under pressure from Texas' Kai Jones (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Big 12 tournament championship in Kansas City, Mo, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Oklahoma St star freshman Cade Cunningham to enter NBA draft

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Virginia Tech guard Nahiem Alleyne (4) shoots over Florida guard Scottie Lewis (23) in the first half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Florida loses another as Scottie Lewis opts for NBA draft

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

This image provided by Dapper Labs shows digital trading cards. Just a few months ago, almost no one would have paid actual money for a digital image that could be copied for free. But sports trading cards have gone convincingly virtual thanks to a clever use of the technology that underlies Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies. These virtual collectible cards -- spinning, floating digital cubes that each feature a video highlight of an NBA player. (Dapper Labs via AP)

Sports cards have gone virtual, and in a big way

By MATT OTT - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) grabs the ball next to Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Analysis: Triple-doubles no longer a rarity in the NBA

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb 5, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Drummond drives the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Cleveland. Drummond is now a free agent and can sign with a contending team after reaching a buyout with the Cavaliers. Drummond, who has not played since mid-February, began negotiating terms of the buyout with the Cavs on Thursday, March 25, 2021, after the club could not trade the 27-year-old. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Lakers add center Andre Drummond for postseason push

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr. due to return by end of April

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Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor (0) drives to the basket ahead of Florida forward Anthony Duruji, left, during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

NCAA tourney proof of narrowing talent gap in college hoops

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Miami head coach Jim Larranaga directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Tech in the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Miami Hurricanes guard Chris Lykes decides to turn pro

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (1) defends as Houston Rockets guard D.J. Augustin (14) controls the ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/Pool Photo via AP)

Terry Rozier scores 25 points, Hornets cruise past Rockets

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Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez and Boston Celtics' Daniel Theis battle for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Donovan Mitchell, NBA-leading Jazz beat short-handed Nets

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Ingram, Williamson pace Pelicans in 128-111 win over Lakers

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul acknowledges the fans after recording his 10,000th career assist during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Analysis: Suns’ Chris Paul merits mention in NBA MVP race

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Elgin Baylor stands next to a statue, just unveiled, honoring the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers great, outside Staples Center in Los Angeles on Friday, April 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) **FILE**

Elgin Baylor, silky-smooth Lakers Hall of Famer, dies at 86

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San Antonio Spurs' Keldon Johnson (3) attempts to steal the ball from Charlotte Hornets' Malik Monk during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 22, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Hornets top Spurs 100-97 in first game since Ball’s injury

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

AP Source: LaMelo Ball expected to miss rest of season

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James holds his ankle after going down with an injury during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron James sprains right ankle in loss, out indefinitely

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Edwards, KAT both top 40 points, T’wolves stun Suns 123-119

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, back, hugs Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James before an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron puts Lakers past Hornets 116-105 for 4th straight win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - Portland Trail Blazers forward Trevor Ariza, left, tries to go up for a shot on Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic, center, and forward Bam Adebayo, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., in this Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, file photo. Ariza has had interest in playing for the Miami Heat since a draft workout in 2004. He was traded to Miami this week and now gets that long-awaited chance. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes, File)

At long last, Ariza getting his chance to play for Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press