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Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton gestures during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Trail Blazers won 104-101. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Luke Walton out as Lakers coach after 3 losing seasons

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Red-hot Magic set to face Raptors in Round 1 of NBA playoffs

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin speaks at a news conference before the team's NBA basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and the Cavaliers in Cleveland. Three people familiar with the situation say the New Orleans Pelicans have reached an agreement in principle to make former Cavaliers GM Griffin the Hornets' new executive vice president of basketball operations. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because contract negotiations are ongoing and no announcement has been made. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

AP sources: Pelicans hiring former Cavs GM Griffin

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic responds to questions during an NBA basketball news conference in Dallas, Thursday, April 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Euro swap for Mavs: Porzingis joins Doncic as Dirk moves on

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Larry Drew watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Cleveland. A person familiar with the decisions says the Cavaliers are not bringing back Drew for a second season. Drew, who led the Cavs to a 19-63 record after taking over when Tyronn Lue was fired on Oct. 28, was told the team was not picking up his contract option by general manager Koby Altman, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday, April 11, 2019, because the team has not commented. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cavs begin coaching search after parting ways with Drew

By TOM WITHERS - 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**

Warriors start playoff road, without LeBron James there at the end

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders calls out to his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, March 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 131-130 in overtime. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Wolves seek establishment of stability, return to playoffs

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Texas players and coach Shaka Smart pose for photographers with their trophies after defeating Lipscomb during an NCAA college basketball game for the NIT championship Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Texas won 81-66. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Texas freshman forward Jaxson Hayes declares for NBA

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng, left, fouls Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Denver. The Nuggets won 99-95. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets roar into playoffs for first time in 6 years

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) drives between Memphis Grizzlies guard Jevon Carter (3) and forward Justin Holiday (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

The field is set: NBA matchups for 2019 playoffs finalized

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and LeBron James, from left, watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in New York. The three were watching Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade play the final NBA game of his career. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

NBA sets record with 760 sellouts during 2018-19 season

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LSU guard Javonte Smart looks to pass the ball as Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Regional semifinal in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Smart becomes latest LSU player to enter NBA draft

Associated Press

Kings extend contract of GM Vlade Divac for 4 seasons

Associated Press

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, left, and guard Dwyane Wade, right, smile during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in New York. It was the final NBA game of Wade's career. Assistant coach Juwan Howard is at rear. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

And now, the Heat prepare for life after Dwyane Wade

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New York Knicks coach David Fizdale gestures during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Miserable season over, Knicks hope for big offseason ahead

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker listens to a question during end of season interviews for the NBA basketball team in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, April 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

All-Star Kemba Walker uncertain about his Hornets future

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Stanford sophomore forward KZ Okpala declares for NBA draft

Associated Press

Wednesday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Washington. A 29-win season may not look like much on paper, but first-year coach Lloyd Pierce says huge goals of establishing an identity and culture were &quot;home runs&quot; for the team. At the core of the growth was rookie point guard Trae Young. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File+)

Hawks set to draft more youth to group led by Young, Collins

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Chris Paul and LeBron James applaud during a ceremony at an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in New York. The pair were there to watch Heat guard Dwyane Wade play his last NBA game. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

LeBron, Carmelo, Chris Paul courtside for Wade’s last game

Associated Press