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Creighton guard Denzel Mahoney (34) moves the ball around St. John's guard David Caraher (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal sof the Big East men's tournament, Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The tournament was cancelled at halftime due to coronavirus concerns. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Creighton’s backup Denzel Mahoney declaring for NBA draft

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Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura, left, of Japan, guard Bradley Beal, center, and guard John Wall, right, watch from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Wall confirms he’s out this season, even if NBA resumes

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2020, file photo, Indiana Pacers' Victor Oladipo shoots during practice at the team's NBA basketball training facility in Indianapolis. Oladipo was rounding into form when the NBA suddenly stopped. His expected increase in playing time, his hopes of chasing a home playoff series and taking the Indiana Pacers on a deep postseason run went on hold — at least a few more weeks. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Suspension of NBA season prompts Oladipo to revise routine

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Illinois’ Dosunmu declares for NBA draft

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Kentucky forward EJ Montgomery (23) tips in the winning basket late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. Kentucky won 71-70. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

Kentucky’s Montgomery completes starters’ exit for NBA draft

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Wake Forest guard Brown entering draft and transfer portal

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Kentucky forward Nick Richards (4) drives during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

Richards is fourth Kentucky player to enter NBA draft

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FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, Kansas guard Devon Dotson celebrates a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Lawrence, Kan. Dotson is entering the NBA draft after leading the Big 12 Conference in scoring his sophomore season. “In basketball, this has always been my ultimate dream and my time at KU has prepared me,” Dotson said Monday, April 13, 2020, in a news release.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Kansas’ Devon Dotson announces he’s entering NBA draft

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FILE - In this June 25, 2015, file photo, Jacqueline Cruz, the mother of the likely No. 1 NBA draft pick, Karl-Anthony Towns, gets a make-up touch-up in her New York hotel room before the draft. Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, the mother of Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, died Monday, April 13, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19 after more than a month of fighting the virus. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Mom of T-wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2011, file photo, Houston Rockets director of global scouting Arturas Karnisovas poses during the NBA basketball team's media day in Houston. The Bulls hired Denver Nuggets general manager Karnisovas to run their basketball operation, a person familiar with the situation said Thursday night, April 9, 2020. The person, who confirmed reports by several outlets, spoke on the condition of anonymity because the move has not been announced. Longtime executive John Paxson was expected to move into an advisory role. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Karnisovas sets course to boost Bulls toward ultimate prize

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Georgia guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives against Mississippi's Breein Tyree (4) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Georgia won 81-63. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Draft date unknown, but NBA presses on with evaluations

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley celebrates after an overtime win against Louisville in an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky. Quickley was selected to the Associated Press All-SEC first team announced Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)

Kentucky’s Quickley enters NBA draft after breakout season

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Jack Mascone, who goes by the gamer tag "JBM," practices playing "NBA 2K20" at the Wizards District Gaming's team studio in Washington, D.C., on March 5, 2020. Mascone, 19, was the first overall pick in the NBA 2K League draft in 2020. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Jack Mascone went from derailed tennis plans to NBA 2K League’s top pick

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives around San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes, rear, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) ** FILE **

NBA, ESPN panned for HORSE competition

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Devin Booker wins NBA 2K20 Players in all-Phoenix Suns final

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FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2020, file photo, Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in Iowa City, Iowa. Garza was selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Friday, March 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Iowa’s Garza enters draft, keeps college eligibility for now

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FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2019, file photo, Duke center Vernon Carey Jr. dunks against Boston College during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Durham, N.C. Carey Jr. was selected to the Associated Press All-ACC team selected Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Carey Jr. was also named AP ACC Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in the ACC. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Duke freshman big man Vernon Carey Jr. entering NBA draft

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Creighton coach Greg McDermott talks to Ty-Shon Alexander (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Creighton’s Alexander enters draft, keeps option to return

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Former basketball superstar Michael Jordan speaks during a press conference ahead of NBA basketball game between Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks in Paris, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus))

‘The Last Dance’ director talks project on Jordan’s Bulls

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Arizona freshman Josh Green declares for NBA draft

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