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Washington Wizards basketball team introduce Rui Hachimura, the team's first-round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft during a press conference at Capital One Arena in Washington, Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Rui Hachimura still developing after being a ‘late bloomer’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

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 Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer) **FILE**

Damian Lillard gets Supermax, and NBA spending spree begins

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

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)

It begins: NBA free agency finally starts Sunday

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

AP source: Celtics hire Kara Lawson as assistant coach

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

In this March 16, 2019, file photo, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, right, argues a call with referee Steve Anderson (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, in San Antonio. It's likely NBA coaches will be challenging one call per game next season. The league told teams Friday, June 28, 2019, that, pending expected approval by the board of governors on July 9, coaches may challenge a personal foul charged to their team, a called out-of-bounds violation, a goaltending violation or a basket-interference violation. No other call may be challenged. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) **FILE**

NBA: Coaches likely to get 1 challenge per game next season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry gives a thumb up while coaching at a high school basketball camp Sunday, June 23, 2019, in Tokyo. Curry is already looking ahead to the next challenge in his basketball career, including the chance to represent the United States at next year's Tokyo Olympics. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Analysis: In big-money times, NBA teams face biggest risks

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 29, 2019 file photo, Golden State Warriors basketball guard Stephen Curry speaks to the media before practice for the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto. The Golden State Warriors superstar is strategically producing content that focuses on sports, family and faith through Unanimous Media, which he co-founded with Jeron Smith and Erick Peyton. The newly-formed production company already has several projects under its belt including a major studio film, network television show and a couple documentaries in just a year. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Steph Curry makes faithful moves through production company

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press

Cheering fans are reflected in the sunglasses of Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard during the team's NBA basketball championship parade in Toronto, Monday, June 17, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

NBA gearing up for wild free agency after dramatic postseason

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - This is a Sept. 24, 2018, file photo showing Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball team general manager Jon Horst during media day in Milwaukee. Horst took a break from his busy schedule Monday night, June 24, 2019, to collect the 2018-19 NBA Executive of the Year Award. Horst won the honor during the league’s awards show in Santa Monica, California, four days after he and his staff put a bow on the draft and six days before the flood gates open to one of the most anticipated NBA free agency periods in history.(AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks’ Horst wins Executive of the Year, heads back to work

By KEITH JENKINS - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks first-round NBA basketball draft pick Cam Reddish of Duke holds his jersey as he poses with general manager Travis Schlenk, left, and head coach Lloyd Pierce during a news conference Monday, June 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Reddish looks to make new home with Hawks

By MATT WINKELJOHN - Associated Press

NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, of the Milwaukee Bucks, reacts as he accepts the most valuable player award at the NBA Awards on Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP honors

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver holds a news conference before Game 1 of basketball’s NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Adam Silver says NBA done using term ‘owner’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Friday, June 21, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Yelich: Giannis winning NBA MVP in Milwaukee would be ‘cool’

By KEITH JENKINS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards basketball team introduce Rui Hachimura, the team's first-round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft during a press conference at Capital One Arena in Washington, Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Japan hails Hachimura’s NBA selection as new era for sport

By JIM ARMSTRONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 8, 2016, file photo, Indiana Pacers NBA basketball team president Larry Bird smiles during a news conference in Indianapolis. Larry Bird is the only person in league history to be voted MVP, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Larry looks back: Bird on Magic, free agency and shooting 3s

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Duke's Zion Williamson, left, and RJ Barrett speak before the NBA basketball draft Thursday, June 20, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Williamson, Barrett may meet in Summer League opener

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans first-round NBA draft pick Zion Williamson, right, laughs at his introductory news conference at the team's practice facility in Metairie, La., Friday, June 21, 2019. Head coach Alvin Gentry, left, and executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin, center, look on. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Williamson welcomed to New Orleans by a grateful franchise

By BRETT MARTEL - 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)

The draft is over, and now on the clock: Free agency

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2018, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley poses during the team's NBA basketball media day in Memphis, Tenn. A person with knowledge of the decision says the Memphis Grizzlies have traded veteran point guard Mike Conley, who has played the most games in franchise history, to the Utah Jazz. The person says the Grizzlies swapped Conley for Jae Crowder, Kyle Korver and Grayson Allen. The person spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday, June 19, 2019, on condition of anonymity because neither Memphis nor Utah has announced the trade. (AP Photo/File)

Jazz upgrade roster with Conley trade instead of NBA draft

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver poses for photographs with Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver after the Phoenix Suns selected him as the sixth pick overall in the NBA basketball draft Thursday, June 20, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Suns take Culver at No. 6, trade him to Timberwolves

Associated Press