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Dennis Rodman accused of stealing from yoga studio

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Houston Rockets' James Harden stands on the court during the first half in Game 6 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors on Friday, May 10, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Rockets ousted from playoffs by Warriors again

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Bucks investigating report of tainted drinks at plaza party

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Steve Hetzel poses for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day in Charlotte, N.C., A person familiar with Cleveland’s coaching search tells The Associated Press the team is interviewing three NBA assistants this weekend about its coaching vacancy. The Cavs met Friday night with Denver assistant Jordi Fernandez and interviewed Orlando’s Steve Hetzel on Saturday, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks. The team has a meeting scheduled with Nuggets assistant Wes Unseld Jr., the person said. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

AP source: Cavs interviewing 4 assistants for coaching job

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry reacts after getting up from the floor following a collision with Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Double trouble: Pair of Game 7s await to end Round 2

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

The Milwaukee Bucks bench reacts to a three-point basket during the second half of Game 4 of a second round NBA basketball playoff series against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Monday, May 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bucks’ Pau Gasol has foot surgery, out for playoffs

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood gestures during the second half of Game 6 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers won 119-108. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Trail Blazers beat Nuggets 119-108, force series to Game 7

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

NBA commissioner Silver wants more female refs _ and coaches

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Houston Rockets' James Harden, left, speaks with coach Mike D'Antoni during the second half of Game 5 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors look to eliminate Rockets on Friday without Durant

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, right, looks to shoot the ball as Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless defends in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Millsap, Jokic spark Nuggets’ blowout of Blazers

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Christian Dawkins stands outside federal court Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in New York. Dawkins and youth basketball coach Merl Code were convicted on a conspiracy count, but acquitted of some other charges. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

2 convicted in college basketball corruption trial

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

Atlanta clothier pleads guilty in basketball corruption case

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves NBA basketball team owner Glen Taylor, left, introduces new team president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas during a press conference at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Monday, May 6, 2019. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)

New T-wolves president Rosas vows aggression, collaboration

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 14, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk laughs during a press conference in Atlanta. Schlenk has plenty to be excited about as his team's first NBA draft pick is slotted at No. 5 entering next week's draft lottery. The Hawks could land the No. 1 pick in the lottery, and thanks to a big trade in last year's draft, they could come away from the lottery with much more. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Hawks’ anticipation building for crucial NBA draft lottery

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, looks to shoot over Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Sunday, May 5, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Big man on court: Nikola Jokic showing off all his skills

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

In this March 5, 2019, file photo, Christian Dawkins arrives at federal court in New York. Dawkins denied on Wednesday allegations that he paid a $2,500 bribe to then-University of South Carolina assistant Lamont Evans. He told a federal jury that the money was meant to pay expenses for the family of South Carolina basketball player P.J. Dozier, a top NBA prospect at the time. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) **FILE**

NYC jury begins deliberations at college hoops bribery trial

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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives past Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving during the first half of Game 3 of a second round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Friday, May 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bucks-Celtics, Warriors-Rockets ready for Game 4s

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) is defended by Houston Rockets' Eric Gordon during the first half of Game 2 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Kevin Durant’s dominance helping shift narrative from free agency to ‘best player’ debate

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, center, reacts after making a three point basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Blazers beat Denver in 4 OTs for 2-1 lead; Bucks top Celtics

By The Associated Press - Associated Press