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FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2018, file photo, Steve Nash speaks during induction ceremonies at the Basketball Hall of Fame, in Springfield, Mass. The Brooklyn Nets hired Steve Nash as their coach Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, putting the Hall of Fame point guard in charge of the team that hopes to have Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving together next season. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Nets hire Hall of Famer Steve Nash to run floor as coach

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton (22) goes down during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Miami Heat Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Heat won 116-114. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Heat have Bucks in serious trouble going into Game 3

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Athletes, no one asked you

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Oklahoma City Thunder's Luguentz Dort (5) has his 3-point attempt blocked by Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) as referee Pat Fraher, left rear, looks on during the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rockets edge Thunder to win wild Game 7, move on to Lakers

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2020 file photo, former basketball superstar Michael Jordan speaks during a news conference ahead of NBA basketball game between Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks in Paris. DraftKings shares jumped 4% in morning trading, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 after announcing that Jordan would take an ownership stake in the company in exchange for becoming a special adviser to the sports betting site. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

Column: The new Jordan Rules include sports betting

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

Magic to open arena to voters, as NBA election push grows

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Joe Ingles (2) and Donovan Mitchell, bottom right, sit on the floor after their 80-78 loss to the Denver Nuggets during an NBA first round playoff basketball game, Tuesday, Sept. 1,2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Mitchell: ‘Just the beginning’ for Jazz after playoff loss

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic (15) goes up for a shot as Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the second half an NBA first round playoff basketball game, Tuesday, Sept. 1,2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Done with Doncic, Clippers set for Nuggets’ Murray, Jokic

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) fouls Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of an NBA first round playoff game Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mavs set title sights with Euro stars after playoff return

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell (45) defends as Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) advances the ball down court during the second half an NBA first round playoff basketball game, Tuesday, Sept. 1,2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Nuggets edge Jazz 80-78 to complete comeback from 3-1 down

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) celebrates with Grant Williams (12) after sinking a basket and drawing a foul in the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game as Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry looks on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Tatum, Smart lift Boston past Toronto, Celtics take 2-0 lead

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) becomes emotional during an interview after an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Utah Jazz Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Nuggets won 119-107. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Game 7 awaits Mitchell and Murray; Game 2 in Celtics-Raptors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Sports commentator and former Georgetown University basketball coach John Thompson leaves following a private church service for former North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith in Chapel Hill, N.C., Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015. Smith died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

John Thompson’s legacy extends far beyond basketball

By Matthew Paras and Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2017, file photo, former NBA basketball player Chris Webber attends a sports and activism panel entitled &quot;From Protest to Progress: Next Steps&quot; in San Jose, Calif. In a week in which racial injustice took center stage following the events in Wisconsin, Black sports media personalities came to the forefront with their views and drove dialogue not seen on many other platforms. While Webber and Jalen Rose said the conversations were meaningful, it wasn't the first time. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Former athletes, sports shows take lead on social justice

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford yells toward the court during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

All ears: Magic will decompress, then make future plans

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum shoots as Toronto Raptors' Norman Powell (24) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball conference semifinal playoff game Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Celtics roll past Raptors 112-94, take 1-0 East semis lead

Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after a dunk as Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) looks back during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Bucks beat Magic 118-104, take series in 5 games

Associated Press

Members of the Milwaukee Bucks join arms as they kneel during the national anthem before an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Orlando Magic Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Bucks resume NBA playoffs after sparking historic stoppage

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2004 file photo, Golden State Warriors' Clifford Robinson talks with fans during a foul shot in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. Robinson, an early star on UConn’s rise to power and longtime top sixth man in the NBA, has died. He was 53. Robinson’s death was confirmed by UConn, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

Cliff Robinson, ex-UConn star, top NBA 6th man, dies at 53

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - This is an April 18, 1948, portrait of Brooklyn Dodgers baseball player Jackie Robinson. It's Jackie Robinson Day across the big leagues on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, as baseball honors the man who broke the sport's color barrier in 1947. (AP Photo/File)

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continue

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press