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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) fails to stop Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard's (2) last-second basket during the second half of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball game in Toronto on Sunday, May 12, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bucks, Raptors to begin deciding Eastern Conference title

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this March 31, 2019, file photo, Duke forward Zion Williamson warms up before the start of an NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game against Michigan State, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

NBA Draft Lottery: How to watch, Wizards odds, what time

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Duke's Zion Williamson arrives for the NBA basketball draft lottery Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nuccio DiNuzzo)

New Orleans wins NBA draft lottery, right to pick No. 1

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Monday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans win No. 1 pick in NBA draft lottery

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FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2017 file photo, Kodak Black arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Officials say Florida rapper Kodak Black was arrested on federal and state weapons charges just before he was to perform at a hip-hop festival. The U.S. Marshals office says in a news release that the 21-year-old Black was taken into custody Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Rolling Loud Music Festival at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The statement didn’t elaborate.(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

The Latest: 4 detained in hip-hop shooting released

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FILE - In this March 27, 2019 file photo Michigan head coach John Beilein speaks during a news conference at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif. Two people familiar with the decision say Beilein has agreed to become head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Monday, May 13, 2019 on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the hire. ESPN, citing unidentified sources, said Beilein agreed to a five-year deal with the Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, file)

John Beilein brought success, pride to Michigan

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves the court after defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Monday, May 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

NBA conference finals preview capsules

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2019 file photo, Michigan coach John Beilein shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal against Texas Tech in Anaheim, Calif. Cleveland has signed Beilein to a five-year contract, three people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday, May 13. The deal came together quickly in the past 24 hours and was finalized Sunday after the Cavs had spent the weekend in Denver interviewing several NBA assistants. The people spoke to The AP condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the hire. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Leap of faith: Cavs sign Michigan’s Beilein to 5-year deal

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

File-This May 8, 2019, file photo shows Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo driving past Boston Celtics' Aron Baynes during the first half of Game 5 of a second round NBA basketball playoff series in Milwaukee. Leading the Bucks’ resurgence is MVP candidate Antetokounmpo, a fan favorite and a source of pride for Milwaukee’s Greek community. Antetokounmpo was born in Athens, Greece.“It’s important for the Greek community to be able to gather together as a unit and celebrate him. And he in turn celebrates us,” said Tim Stasinoulias, 61, a Bucks fan since the team came to Milwaukee in 1968.(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Bucks have Milwaukee dreaming of first title since ‘71

By IVAN MORENO - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) and center Nikola Jokic (15) react as time runs out in the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Nuggets think big in wake of stinging Game 7 loss

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 31, 2019, file photo, Duke forward Zion Williamson speaks with the news media in the locker room after an NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game against Michigan State in Washington. Williamson's immediate future is likely to be decided by the bounce of 14 ping-pong balls. The NBA draft lottery is Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Chicago, where some team will be awarded the No. 1 pick in the June 20 draft _ and, presumably, the chance to grab Williamson with that selection. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, file)

Draft lottery may decide Williamson’s first NBA stop

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' JJ Redick arrives for a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Camden, N.J., Monday, May 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

76ers will move on from crushing Game 7 loss with Brown

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) talks to the media after an NFL football rookie camp practice, Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dwayne Haskins is D.C.’s latest savior

By Deron Snyder

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is hugged by his mother, Gina Johnson, after the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Denver. The Trail Blazers won 100-96. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Analysis: The Trail Blazers’ patience has been rewarded

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) defends as Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives to the basket during second half NBA Eastern Conference basketball semifinal action in Toronto on Sunday, May 12, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard, Raptors to face Bucks, Antetokounmpo in East final

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, center, limps off the court during the second half of Game 5 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors’ Durant likely out for Games 1 and 2 vs Blazers

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates his last-second basket with teammates at the end of the second half of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Toronto on Sunday, May 12, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard hits bouncer at buzzer, Raptors beat 76ers in Game 7

By BY IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, center, celebrates his game-winning basket as time expired at the end of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, in Toronto on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Toronto won 92-90. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard’s bouncer beats buzzer, Raptors edge 76ers in Game 7

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman attends an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals in Carson, Calif. The owner of a Southern California yoga studio is accusing Dennis Rodman of helping three people steal more than $3,500 in merchandise from his business. Ali Shah says security cameras captured the former NBA star walking into Vibes Hot Yoga in Newport Beach on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, with his alleged accomplices. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Dennis Rodman accused in yoga studio theft

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