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Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) drives against Virginia's Ty Jerome (11) and De'Andre Hunter (12) during the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

De’Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome of Virginia declare for NBA draft

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton, left, defends against San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round basketball playoff series Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DeRozan leads Spurs past Nuggets in Game 1, 101-96

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Fans cheer Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, front, reacts after a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Home-court advantage? Warriors had it, now 76ers need it

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks' Alex Len during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Top-seeded Bucks start postseason journey against Detroit

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Sterling Brown during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Blazers and Thunder meet in the playoffs for the first time

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2018, file photo, Georgetown men's basketball head coach Patrick Ewing smiles during a television interview while speaking about the upcoming season at Georgetown University in Washington. The New York Knicks are turning to Ewing in hopes of lottery luck, the NBA basketball team announced Saturday, April 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Patrick Ewing to represent Knicks at draft lottery

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 12, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton gestures to players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago. The Lakers say they have mutually agreed to part ways with Walton after three losing seasons. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka announced Walton's departure Friday, April 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Nuccio DiNuzzo,File)

AP source: Luke Walton reaches agreement to be Kings coach

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Phoenix police: No charges against ex-NBA player Mike Bibby

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Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers, left, reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 143-137 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Fresh off loss at Golden State, Clippers return for playoffs

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) listens to coach Gregg Popovich during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Washington. The Spurs won 129-112. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nuggets brace for Popovich, Spurs in return to playoffs

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman speaks to the media at the team's training facility, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Independence, Ohio. Once again, the Cavaliers are looking for a coach. The team parted ways with Larry Drew and have begun their search for his replacement to continue their rebuild. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavs no longer chasing NBA title, pursuing coach for future

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) walks between forward Tobias Harris (33) and center Joel Embiid (21) after making a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Bad knee makes Embiid doubtful for 76ers in Game 1 vs. Nets

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the NBA All-Star festivities in Charlotte, N.C. Silver spoke to the media on Friday, April 12, 2019, in New York after a meeting of the NBA's Board of Governors. He mentioned shorter games or a shorter season as ways the NBA could make its future product better for players and fans. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Shorter season? Shorter games? Silver ponders NBA format

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, middle, gives high-fives to Sterling Brown (23) and Khris Middleton (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Milwaukee River dyed green to celebrate Bucks’ playoff run

Associated Press

Florida guard Nembhard enters NBA draft without hiring agent

Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) reacts after being whistled for a foul during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Detroit.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Pistons say Griffin still day to day with troublesome knee

Associated Press

Kentucky's Tyler Herro reacts as time expires in overtime during the Midwest Regional final game against Auburn in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn won 77-71 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kentucky’s Herro enters NBA Draft to consider his prospects

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) high-fives Stephen Curry (30) after Curry made a 3-point shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors won 120-114. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) **FILE**

Playoff time: 10 things to know for the NBA postseason

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

This rendering provided by the Indiana Pacers, shows renovations and expansion of the NBA basketball team's downtown arena in Indianapolis. The Pacers will stay in Indianapolis for 25 more years in a deal that includes $295 million in public subsidies. The Marion County Capital Improvement Board voted Friday, April 12, 2019, in favor of the agreement. (Indiana Pacers via AP)

Pacers, Indianapolis officials ink deal for arena overhaul

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NBA first-round playoff series capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press