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FILE - In this May 20, 2019, file photo, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, shoots near Golden State Warriors forward Jordan Bell during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)

Deals get real: Butler joins Heat, Raptors wish Kawhi well

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2019, file photo, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives against Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the first half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. A person familiar with the negotiations says the Los Angeles Clippers will be landing Kawhi Leonard as a free agent after they acquire Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a massive trade for players and draft picks. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

AP Source: Clippers trading for George, signing Leonard

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

China's Zhao Jiwei (24) fouls Miami Heat's Kendrick Nunn (25) during an NBA summer league basketball game Friday, July 5, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

China, Croatia fall in NBA summer league debuts

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Players and staff leave the court after an earthquake during an NBA summer league basketball game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, July 5, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Pelicans-Knicks game cut short by earthquake

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Laker players LeBron James, center, and Anthony Davis, right, take in an NBA summer league basketball game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans, Friday, July 5, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

The debut: Zion Williamson arrives, amid much fanfare

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cheering fans are reflected in the sunglasses of Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard during the team's NBA basketball championship parade in Toronto, Monday, June 17, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Toronto news helicopters try to follow Kawhi Leonard as Raptors pursue re-signing him

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard and his girlfriend, Kishele Shipley, watch the Toronto Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Toronto. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Latest: AP source: Markieff Morris to sign with Pistons

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans first-round draft pick Zion Williamson arrives for his introductory news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Metairie, La., Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Williamson already likes spacing of NBA game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

The Latest: AP source: Clippers give McGruder 3-year deal

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2017 file photo Chuck Person leaves Manhattan federal court in New York, after an initial appearance before a magistrate judge. Lawyers for the former Auburn University assistant basketball coach say the 13-year NBA veteran was broke and financially desperate when he joined a bribery conspiracy that cheated young athletes. They asked a judge in papers filed Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in Manhattan federal court to spare him from prison in the scandal that touched some of the biggest schools in college basketball. (AP Photo/Larry Neumeister, File)

Lawyers: Ex-NBA star Chuck Person was broke in NCAA scandal

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall sits on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Washington Wizards apply for disabled player exception for John Wall: report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 10, 2019, file photo, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts as he leaves the court after sustaining an injury during first-half basketball action against the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto. Durant is headed to the Brooklyn Nets, leaving the Warriors after three seasons. His decision was announced Sunday, June 30, 2019, at the start of the NBA free agency period on the Instagram page for The Boardroom, an online series looking at sports business produced by Durant and business partner Rich Kleiman. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Kevin Durant and drama are a package deal

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2019, file photo, Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside scores against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Oakland, Calif. A person with knowledge of the situation says the Miami Heat have agreed to trade Hassan Whiteside to the Portland Trail Blazers for Meyers Leonard and Moe Harkless. The trade was agreed to Monday, July 1, 2019, and is still pending NBA approval, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it has not been finalized. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

AP source: Miami trading Hassan Whiteside to Portland

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 21, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots over Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison (2) during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis. Just three seasons ago, the Brooklyn Nets were the worst team in the NBA. On Sunday, June 30, 2019, they were the story of the league. They agreed to deals with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as part of a sensational start to free agency, giving the longtime No. 2 team in New York top billing in the Big Apple. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Durant, Irving make Nets the talk of the town in New York

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Kawhi Leonard the best of the best left in NBA free agency

By AVERY YANG - Associated Press

File-This April 7, 2019, file photo shows Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) driving against Detroit Pistons guard Langston Galloway (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit. A person with knowledge of the situation says Kemba Walker has told the Charlotte Hornets of his intention to sign with the Boston Celtics once the NBA's offseason moratorium ends July 6. Walker is planning to meet with the Celtics on Sunday, June 30, 2019, to discuss and likely finalize a four-year, $141 million deal, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither Walker nor the Hornets publicly revealed any details. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Analysis: Point guards are getting valued, and rightly so

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Matisse Thybulle runs a drill during the NBA basketball team's minicamp in Camden, N.J., Monday, July 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Horford, Richardson give 76ers new look in championship push

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard and his girlfriend, Kishele Shipley, watch the Toronto Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Toronto. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

The Latest: Kanter returning to East with Boston Celtics

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Thompson says on social media he is staying with Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press