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Stephen A. Smith: NBA ‘smoking crack’ over eliminating term ‘owner’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the NBA All-Star festivities, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. The 68th All-Star game will be played Sunday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ** FILE **

Adam Silver says NBA must address trade demands, free agency ‘balance of power’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - At left, in a March 20, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving is shown during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. At right, in a May 8, 2019, file photo, Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant is shown during the first half of Game 5 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Oakland, Calif. Just three seasons ago, the Brooklyn Nets were the worst team in the NBA.On Sunday, June 30, they were the story of the league. They agreed to deals with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as part of a sensational start to free agency, giving the longtime No. 2 team in New York top billing in the Big Apple. (AP Photo) ** FILE **

Silver: NBA ‘can do a better job’ on free agency, rules

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George gestures to the crowd after a basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) ** FILE **

NBA stars flex new muscles to take control of their career paths

By Deron Snyder

United States' Megan Rapinoe , center left, celebrates with teammates their victory in the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. US won 2:0. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

Women’s World Cup champion US team to attend The ESPYs

Associated Press

FILE - In this May 29, 2019 file photo Golden State Warriors basketball guard Klay Thompson speaks to the media before practice for the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto. Thompson announced Monday, July 1, 2019 his decision to stay with the Golden State Warriors for $190 million over the next five years, meaning the five-time reigning Western Conference champions have their 'Splash Brothers' backcourt of Thompson and Stephen Curry locked up long-term. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, file)

The Latest: Kupchak doesn’t regret keeping Walker last year

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 16, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George, left, looks to pass the ball around Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Portland, Ore. A person familiar with the negotiations says the Los Angeles Clippers will be landing Kawhi Leonard as a free agent after they acquire Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a massive trade for players and draft picks. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Analysis: It’s a new day in the NBA, and a welcomed change

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 20, 2019, file photo, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, shoots near Golden State Warriors forward Jordan Bell during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)

Deals get real: Butler joins Heat, Raptors wish Kawhi well

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2019, file photo, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives against Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the first half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. A person familiar with the negotiations says the Los Angeles Clippers will be landing Kawhi Leonard as a free agent after they acquire Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a massive trade for players and draft picks. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

AP Source: Clippers trading for George, signing Leonard

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard receives a pass during practice for the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Game 3 of the NBA Finals is Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Oakland, Calif. /Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Clippers to sign Kawhi Leonard, trade for Paul George from Thunder

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2017 file photo Chuck Person leaves Manhattan federal court in New York, after an initial appearance before a magistrate judge. Lawyers for the former Auburn University assistant basketball coach say the 13-year NBA veteran was broke and financially desperate when he joined a bribery conspiracy that cheated young athletes. They asked a judge in papers filed Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in Manhattan federal court to spare him from prison in the scandal that touched some of the biggest schools in college basketball. (AP Photo/Larry Neumeister, File)

Lawyers: Ex-NBA star Chuck Person was broke in NCAA scandal

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 10, 2019, file photo, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts as he leaves the court after sustaining an injury during first-half basketball action against the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto. Durant is headed to the Brooklyn Nets, leaving the Warriors after three seasons. His decision was announced Sunday, June 30, 2019, at the start of the NBA free agency period on the Instagram page for The Boardroom, an online series looking at sports business produced by Durant and business partner Rich Kleiman. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Kevin Durant and drama are a package deal

By Thom Loverro

The Latest: AP source: Clippers give McGruder 3-year deal

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard and his girlfriend, Kishele Shipley, watch the Toronto Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Toronto. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

The Latest: Kanter returning to East with Boston Celtics

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Matisse Thybulle runs a drill during the NBA basketball team's minicamp in Camden, N.J., Monday, July 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Horford, Richardson give 76ers new look in championship push

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Kawhi Leonard the best of the best left in NBA free agency

By AVERY YANG - Associated Press

File-This April 7, 2019, file photo shows Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) driving against Detroit Pistons guard Langston Galloway (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit. A person with knowledge of the situation says Kemba Walker has told the Charlotte Hornets of his intention to sign with the Boston Celtics once the NBA's offseason moratorium ends July 6. Walker is planning to meet with the Celtics on Sunday, June 30, 2019, to discuss and likely finalize a four-year, $141 million deal, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither Walker nor the Hornets publicly revealed any details. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Analysis: Point guards are getting valued, and rightly so

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this April 19, 2018, file photo, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant dunks as San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay (22) watches during the the first half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in San Antonio. Just three seasons ago, the Brooklyn Nets were the worst team in the NBA. On Sunday, June 30, 2019, they were the story of the league. They agreed to deals with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as part of a sensational start to free agency, giving the longtime No. 2 team in New York top billing in the Big Apple. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) **FILE**

Free agent frenzy changes the NBA landscape, reflects our society

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 19, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) shoots against Indiana Pacers' Cory Joseph (6) during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis. Rarely relevant at the same time on the basketball court, the Knicks and Nets are front and center in the free agency race, two of the teams best positioned to make a splash when the market opens. Both can afford two top players, with hopes of landing not only a Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving, but possibly even both. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

The Latest: AP source: Irving joining Durant with the Nets

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans first-round NBA draft pick Zion Williamson smiles at his introductory news conference at the team's practice facility in Metairie, La., Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

From Zion to Jimmer, Summer League has a bit of everything

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press