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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

Culver, Reddish top list of shooting guards in NBA draft

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

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 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

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

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

Correction: NBA Draft-International Model story

By SCHUYLER DIXON - 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press