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FILE - In this Sunday, May 12, 2019, file photo, basketball fans cheer for the Toronto Raptors before claiming victory over the Philadelphia 76ers outside Maple Leaf Square during their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball game in Toronto. For Raptors games, Maple Leaf Square, aka Jurassic Park, boasts a college vibe of rowdy fans crammed into an area that covers two city blocks. (Tijana Martin/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Raptors take NBA Finals opener, beat Warriors 118-109

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry smiles during practice for the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto, Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Game 1 of the NBA Finals is Thursday in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Warriors’ new NBA Finals road goes to Canada to face Raptors

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, March 15, 2018, file photo, Stephen F. Austin guard Kevon Harris (1) reacts after losing to Texas Tech during the first-round game at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Dallas. The rule adopted by the NCAA amid the college basketball scandal and that is designed to help players explore their pro potential and still return to school surprisingly applies only to Division I players. An agent helped Harris get feedback on his game before he withdrew from the draft to return to school. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

The Latest: D-II, D-III players exploring NBA draft options

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2004, file photo, Indiana Pacers' Ron Artest, now known as Metta World Peace, is restrained by teammate Austin Croshere and Pacers assistant coach Mike Brown before being escorted off the court following their fight with the Detroit Pistons and fans in Auburn Hills, Mich. Metta World Peace needed to win a championship ring so his career wasn't defined only by one angry moment in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Metta World Peace opens up on eve of NBA Finals

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in New York. Illinois defeated Maryland 78-67. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) ** FILE **

Anthony Cowan to withdraw from NBA draft, return to Maryland

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, and guard Quinn Cook react after Curry made a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 119-117 in overtime. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Nielsen’s top programs for May 20-26

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, April 11, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace stands on the court while teammates and fans cheer as the 24-second clock runs out near the end of the team's 108-96 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Metta World Peace needed to win a championship ring so his career wasn't defined only by one angry moment in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Column: Metta World Peace finally finds his peace

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 10, 2018, file photo, then-Marshall guard Phil Bledsoe (32) and the Marshall bench react to a 3-point shot against Western Kentucky during the second half of the NCAA Conference USA basketball championship game in Frisco, Texas. Confusion over the new rule allowing college basketball players to sign with agents has led to uncertainty for Bledsoe, now at Division II Glenville State in West Virginia. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

New agent rule leaves college basketball player in limbo

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Fall picked as first president of Basketball Africa League

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson hugs forward Jonas Jerebko at the end of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals against the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 119-117 in overtime. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Klay Thompson adds meditation to his mental preparation

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, right, and Danny Green (14) try to pry the ball from Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of Game 6 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Giannis: Bucks ‘successful’ despite falling short of goal

By KEITH JENKINS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard hoists the trophy after the Raptors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 100-94 in Game 6 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Toronto. The Raptors advanced to the NBA Finals. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Analysis: NBA Finals will decide a champion, and much more

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, and guard Quinn Cook react after Curry made a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 119-117 in overtime. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Warriors embrace a new NBA Finals challenge with Raptors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson hugs forward Jonas Jerebko at the end of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals against the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 119-117 in overtime. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Matchups for the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Raptors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Drake reacts to a 3-point basket during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

NBA Finals are set: reigning Warriors vs. newcomer Raptors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard (2) and Kyle Lowry (7) react during the second half of Game 6 of the team's NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Toronto. The Raptors won 100-94 to advance to the NBA Finals. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard scores 27, Raptors advance to first NBA Finals

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard shoots past Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff finals Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Raptors won 105-99 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Column: Raptors one-and-done gamble on verge of paying off

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal reacts from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks won 113-110. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) **FILE**

Wizards avoid Bradley Beal contract dilemma, but trade questions remain

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Damian Lillard, Kemba Walker, LeBron James among noteworthy All-NBA picks

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Miami Heat assistant coach Juwan Howard watches during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. Howard has agreed to a five-year deal to take over as Michigan men's basketball coach. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) **FILE**

Michigan hires Juwan Howard as basketball coach

By Larry Lage - Associated Press