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Magic Johnson walks toward members of the Los Angeles Lakers' band as he leaves the building prior to an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson abruptly quit as the Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of the franchise just over two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Analysis: Lakers have opportunity to open new chapter

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) drives against San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay, center, and Marco Belinelli during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 105-94. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs beat Mavs 105-94 in Nowitzki’s final game

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - 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)

Thunder get 6th spot in West with win over Bucks

By CHARLES F. GARDNER - Associated Press

Kentucky's Keldon Johnson celebrates during the second half of the Midwest Regional final game against Auburn in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kentucky’s Johnson enters NBA draft but may return to school

Associated Press

Arizona State’s Luguentz Dort declares for NBA draft

Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, left, chats with LeBron James before the Heat's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in New York. Wade retired after the game. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Dwyane Wade has triple-double in finale; Nets beat Heat for 6th

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Kansas freshman Quentin Grimes declares for NBA draft

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jemerrio Jones, left, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Harkless’ 3 sends Blazers past LA 104-101 after Magic quits

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) drives past Phoenix Suns guard Jamal Crawford (11) to the basket for a dunk during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Final day of NBA regular season arrives with much to decide

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) celebrates sinking a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Nowitzki says goodbye at home, set to visit Spurs in finale

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

An injured Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker pauses on the floor after turning his ankle during the first half of the team's NBA basketball against the Utah Jazz Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Phoenix. Booker left the game. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Decisions looming for Suns after difficult season

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Teammates tackle Cleveland Cavaliers' Channing Frye after an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Cleveland. Frye is retiring after 13 seasons. Charlotte won 124-97. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavaliers find hope, positives at end of post-LeBron season

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Duke forward RJ Barrett (5) reacts after scoring against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

RJ Barrett to enter NBA draft after 1 season at Duke

Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) runs up the court to celebrate the win against the Dallas Mavericks at an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Miami. The Heat beat the Mavericks 105-99. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

‘Still amazing’: Dwyane Wade plays his last game in Miami

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (5) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Knicks top Bulls 96-86, avoid new franchise low for wins

By PATRICK ROSE - Associated Press

Magic Johnson wipes his eyes as he speaks to reporters prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson abruptly quit as the Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of the franchise just over two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers’ president

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki announces that he is retiring from the NBA

Associated Press

Michigan guard Jordan Poole, right, looks to pass the ball as Texas Tech forward Tariq Owens defends during the first half an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Michigan trio declaring for NBA draft, but can still return

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 9, 2019, file photo, Auburn forward Horace Spencer (0) defends a shot by Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Auburn, Ala. Grant Williams was selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett, File)

Tennessee’s Grant Williams enters draft to ‘test the waters’

Associated Press

Virginia players celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Federal probe, Virginia’s reign top 2019-20 storylines

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press