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FILE - In this Wednesday, March 27, 2019 file photo, Michigan's Ignas Brazdeikis smiles while running through a drill during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif. With only a few days remaining before the NBA draft, Iggy Brazdeikis enjoyed a reunion of sorts when he worked out for the Cleveland Cavaliers. That meant a chance to catch up with John Beilein. The NBA draft is on Thursday, June 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Brazdeikis wrapping up pre-draft whirlwind

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2019, file photo, Texas forward Jaxson Hayes (10) dunks the ball over Iowa State guard Nick Weiler-Babb, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Ames, Iowa. Hayes needed only a year at Texas to put himself at the front of the class of big men in the NBA draft coming Thursday, June 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Texas’ Jaxson Hayes headlines list of big men in NBA draft

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 24, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) shoots past Buffalo's Nick Perkins (33) during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, in Tulsa, Okla. With the No. 5 and 26 picks in the NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers could be in position to select Texas Tech’s Jarrett Culver, Virginia forward De’Andre Hunter or Duke’s Cam Reddish. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

High 5: Cavaliers mulling options with 5th pick in NBA draft

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) leaves after being injured as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) talks to him during first-half basketball action in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto, Monday, June 10, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kevin Durant injury turns NBA inside-out

By Deron Snyder

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, left, holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as forward Kawhi Leonard holds his playoffs MVP trophy during the NBA basketball championship team's victory parade in Toronto, Monday, June 17, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Latest: Police: 4 shot at Raptors rally in Toronto

Associated Press

Culver, Reddish top list of shooting guards in NBA draft

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, foreground, reaches for the ball in front of Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala during the first half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) ** FILE **

With questions looming, Raptors start thinking about future

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri watches 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 **

Masai Ujiri, Raptors exec, investigated for altercation at NBA Finals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Correction: NBA Draft-International Model story

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri celebrates after the team's 114-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors’ president encounter with deputy being investigated

By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and ROB GILLIES - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors basketball team general manager Masai Ujiri speaks during a media availability in Toronto, Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Raptors and Golden State Warriors is Thursday in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Wizards to pursue Raptors exec Masai Ujiri with ‘staggering’ offer: Report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this June 13, 2019, file photo, Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri celebrates after the team's 114-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. Authorities say they are investigating whether Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri pushed and hit a sheriff's deputy in the face as he tried to get on the court after his team won the NBA title in Oakland. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File) **FILE**

The Latest: Deputy taken to hospital after championship game

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) handles the ball while Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson defends during the second half of Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

King of the North: Kawhi Leonard wins Finals MVP

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Fans celebrate in Jurassic Park outside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada celebrates after Raptors win first NBA championship

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse speaks at a news conference after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Nick Nurse’s nomadic coaching path takes him to an NBA title

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

A police officer and a fan dance in the street after the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors during Game 6 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship, in Toronto on Friday, June 14, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Analysis: A global NBA now has a truly global champion

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors fans celebrate at a public telecast early Friday, June 14, 2019, in Halifax, Nova Scoatia, following the Raptors' 114-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals. (Tim Krochak/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors’ title sees Canada set viewing, spending records

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, foreground, reaches for the ball in front of Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala during the first half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) ** FILE **

Draft, free agency … and lots of questions await the NBA

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

A general view of Oracle Arena during the first half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors in Oakland, Calif., Friday, June 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

The Latest: Toronto Raptors are NBA champions for 1st time

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard holds Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors earn 1st NBA title, top injured Warriors in Game 6

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press