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FILE - In this March 26, 2019, file photo, Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker (15) reacts after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. The three-time All-Star point says he’d be willing to work with the Hornets and take less than the “supermax” $221 million contract he’s eligible to receive to re-sign with Charlotte (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Walker says he’d take less than $221M to stay with Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks off the court after sustaining an injury as Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) gestures to the crowd during first half basketball action in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto on Monday, June 10, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Warriors F Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson shoots at practice for the NBA Finals in Oakland on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. The Warriors are scheduled to play the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals on Thursday. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Warriors play final game at Oracle trying to force Game 7

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Pelicans’ Griffin says no ‘shot clock’ on any Davis deal

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, right, is consoled by Drake as he walks off the court after sustaining an injury during first half basketball action in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against Toronto Raptors in Toronto, Monday, June 10, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Analysis: Golden State won, but both teams lost Game 5

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives pass Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) and Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto on Monday June 10, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Warriors hang on to stay alive, win Game 5 of NBA Finals

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks off the court after sustaining an injury as he is consoled by Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) as Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) and guard Kyle Lowry (7) look on during first-half basketball action in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto, Monday, June 10, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kevin Durant returns from injury _ then gets hurt again

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In trhis Jan. 14, 2019, file photo, Charlotte Hornets' Tony Parker laughs on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, in San Antonio. Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker has announced he's retiring after 18 seasons. The 37-year-old guard played 17 said on Twitter Monday, June 10, 2019, that it was an emotional decision and that it has been an &quot;incredible journey.&quot; He played 17 seasons for the San Antonio Spurs and made the postseason every year of his career before joining the Hornets last season and missing the playoffs. He was selected to the All-Star team six times and was named second-team All-NBA three times. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) **FILE**

Tony Parker says he’s retiring from NBA after 18 seasons

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry bites his shoe laces during an NBA basketball practice in Toronto, Sunday, June 9, 2019, ahead of Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Not done yet: Warriors, Raptors prepare for Game 5

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant watches during basketball practice at the NBA Finals in Toronto, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Analysis: Warriors’ hopes hinge on Durant coming back

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard speaks at a news conference after Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Friday, June 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

With Leonard leading way, Raptors on cusp of 1st NBA title

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

This Oct. 25, 2018 photo shows employees at the new sports book at the Tropicana casino in Atlantic City N.J., preparing to take bets moments before it opened. NBA and MLB executives staunchly believe their leagues deserve a cut of sports betting revenue. But their problem has been convincing anyone else in the sports betting world. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)

NBA, MLB using data to chase better deals with sportsbooks

By REGINA GARCIA CANO - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, bottom, dribbles against Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol during the second half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Friday, June 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Leonard, Raptors move within victory of first championship

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson walks off the court after practice for the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Game 4 of the NBA Finals is Friday, June 7, 2019 in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

The Latest: Raptors on the brink, beat Warriors 105-92

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, middle, gestures next to referee Marc Davis (8) near the front row of fans during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Raptors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. A fan seated courtside for Game 3 of the NBA Finals was ejected after shoving Lowry when the Raptors star crashed into a row of seats while trying to save a ball from going out of bounds on Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) ** FILE **

Column: Equal treatment means more than just a suspension

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, middle, gestures next to referee Marc Davis (8) near the front row of fans during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Raptors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. A fan seated courtside for Game 3 of the NBA Finals was ejected after shoving Lowry when the Raptors star crashed into a row of seats while trying to save a ball from going out of bounds on Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) ** FILE **

The Latest: NBA bans Stevens 1 year, fines him $500,000

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse speaks at a news conference after Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Raptors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Analysis: Raptors coach Nick Nurse making the right moves

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard speaks at a news conference after Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) ** FILE **

Raptors could be invited to both White House, Canadian Parliament

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green speaks at a news conference after Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Danny Green excelling again on the NBA Finals stage

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) tries to move around Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston during the second half of Game 3 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Warriors’ investor banned for 1 year, fined $500,000 by NBA

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press