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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is pressured by San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first round playoff series, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets’ 108-90 romp of Spurs

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Siena star frosh Jalen Pickett to test NBA waters

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic, left, points upward after grabbing the ball away from Toronto Raptors' Serge Ibaka, right, and calling a timeout during the second half in Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Friday, April 19, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Magic made big strides in Steve Clifford’s first year

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) is defended by Detroit Pistons guard Langston Galloway (9) during the first half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bucks advance for 1st time in 18 years and face Celtics

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2019, file photo, Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Suns say they have fired Kokoskov after one season. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Suns fire Igor Kokoskov after 1 losing season

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

In this March 31, 2019, file photo, then-Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. The Sacramento Kings have hired Luke Walton as their coach just days after he parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers following three losing seasons. The Kings announced Monday, April 15, 2019, that Walton will replace Dave Joerger. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

The Latest: Accuser details claim against Luke Walton

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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) attempts a layup as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during the second half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Pistons returned to playoffs but still have a way to go

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Michigan says Jordan Poole staying in draft

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry stands on the court during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Warriors won 113-105. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Warriors will try to eliminate Los Angeles at home

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2018, file photo, Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird, left, holds the championship trophy with her teammates during after winning Game 3 of the WNBA basketball finals, in Fairfax, Va. The WNBA is nearly doubling its national TV exposure with a multiyear deal with CBS Sports. CBS Sports Network will broadcast 40 WNBA games beginning next month when the season opens. “Sue Bird and the WNBA defending champion Seattle Storm will make six appearances on the CBS Sports Network this season.” (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

APNewsBreak: CBS Sports signs multiyear deal with WNBA

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Georgia Tech center James Banks declares for NBA draft

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West Virginia F Konate declares for NBA draft

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is fouled by Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the first half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Antetokounmpo scores 41, leads Bucks to sweep of Detroit

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) isa congratulated by injured Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) following Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Celtics defeated the Pacers 110-106 to win the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers face offseason questions after another 1st round exit

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris (13) celebrates during the second half of Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Celtics defeated the Pacers 110-106 to win the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Road, sweet road! NBA away teams go 8-0 over weekend

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul in the first half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) **FILE**

On Basketball: This first round sorely lacks playoff drama

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Gonzaga’s Killian Tillie declares for NBA draft

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Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse pumps his fist after his team scored a basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half in Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Friday, April 19, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Oh, yes! Nurse, Raptors look to finish series with Magic

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Nets minority owner fined $35,000 for tweet about NBA refs

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Bucks, Rockets have shot to sweep Pistons and Jazz on road

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press