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Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots over Utah Jazz guard Emmanuel Mudiay (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey)

Rockets, Jazz, Nets and Cavs vying for spot in NBA Summer League championship game

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

First-round draft pick Kobe Brown, selected 30th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers, speaks at a news conference in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Kobe’s legacy in the NBA lives on in new way as two rookies bear his name

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this March 16, 2019, file photo, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, right, argues a call with referee Steve Anderson (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, in San Antonio. It's likely NBA coaches will be challenging one call per game next season. The league told teams Friday, June 28, 2019, that, pending expected approval by the board of governors on July 9, coaches may challenge a personal foul charged to their team, a called out-of-bounds violation, a goaltending violation or a basket-interference violation. No other call may be challenged. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) **FILE**

Flopping, challenge rules changed by NBA’s Board of Governors

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Orlando Magic guard Ben Gordon is shown during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Miami. Former NBA player Ben Gordon pleaded not guilty to weapons and threatening charges Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in connection with an incident at a Connecticut juice shop where people said he was acting erratically and several police officers forced him to the ground. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Former NBA guard Ben Gordon pleads not guilty in disturbance at Connecticut juice shop

By Dave Collins - Associated Press

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) plays during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 31, 2023, in Washington. NBA rookie of the year Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic revealed why he chose to play for USA Basketball instead of Italy at this summer's FIBA World Cup. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Following in mother’s footsteps was reason Paolo Banchero picked USA Basketball

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, center, stands for a photo with potential first-round draft picks at Barclays Center before the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gambling

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Jaden Hardy looks on during an NBA Summer League basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

With Wembanyama, other top picks out, NBA Summer League spotlight is for the taking

By Cliff Brunt - Associated Press

Victor Wembanyama poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected first overall by the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Wembanyama set to make his summer league debut with Spurs on Day 1 in Las Vegas

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Britney Spears appears at the 29th annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on April 12, 2018, left, and San Antonio Spurs NBA basketball first round draft pick Victor Wembanyama speaks during a news conference in San Antonio on June 24, 2023. Wembanyama said Thursday, July 6, 2023, that he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino, and that the security detail he was with pushed the pop star away. (AP Photos by Chris Pizzello, left, and Eric Gay, File) **FILE**

Britney Spears says Wembanyama’s security struck her in Las Vegas, Spurs rookie says he was grabbed

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - Eastern Michigan forward Emoni Bates plays during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Detroit. Tabbed the “next Kevin Durant” even before he graced the cover of Sports Illustrated as a high school sophomore in Michigan, Bates is no longer trying to live up to the expectations of others and simply following his own path, albeit not the one he imagined. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

From prodigy to project, Cavaliers rookie Emoni Bates rediscovers joy on twisted path to NBA

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers first round draft pick Scoot Henderson laughs during an NBA basketball news conference in Portland, Ore., Saturday, June 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

G League Ignite, Perth Wildcats to play 2-game exhibition series in September

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 draft pick, greets fans before an NBA basketball press conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Wembymania selling out Las Vegas, as Spurs rookie ‘can’t wait’ for Summer League debut

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Max Strus (31) shoots over Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown, left, during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Strus agrees to $63M deal and heads to Cleveland after helping Miami make finals, AP sources say

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Feb. 23, 2023, in Dallas. Irving agreed to stay with the Mavericks on a three-year, $126 million deal when free agency opened Friday, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Emil T. Lippe, File)

Kyrie Irving agrees to stay with Mavericks, Luka Doncic on 3-year, $126 million deal, source says

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent, left, and Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown compete for possession of the ball during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Draymond Green, Kyrie Irving among top players to watch as NBA free agency set to open

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) smiles at Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., April 7, 2023. Green got a new contract that'll pay him $100 million over four seasons with the Warriors. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas, File)

Draymond Green staying with Warriors on new 4-year, $100 million deal, source says

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, March 2, 2023, in Washington. On Friday, June 30, VanVleet agreed to a three-year, $130 million deal to join the Houston Rockets. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Fred VanVleet to Houston; many big names stay put as NBA free agency opens

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, center, poses with head coach Joe Mazzulla, left, and Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations, during a media availability, Thursday June 29, 2023, in Boston. (Stuart Cahill/The Boston Herald via AP)

Porzingis excited to join a talented Celtics roster as Boston continues to retool this offseason

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Fans walks past a sportsbook attached to the Footprint Center, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Phoenix. Sportsbook branding has prominent placement in stadiums and arenas, including some with on-site betting. Major League Baseball — long the most gambling-averse of the U.S. leagues — now permits its players to be ambassadors for gambling companies. It’s the backdrop for an era of legal sports betting in the U.S. that’s brought in huge revenues but also has some experts sounding cautionary notes. (AP Photo/Matt York)

A look at sports gambling rules among Big 4 pro leagues

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 draft pick, shoots during an NBA basketball press conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wembanyama’s height no longer a mystery: 7 feet, 3-1/2 inches is official, Spurs say

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press