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In this Thursday, May 3, 2018 photo, Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin stands in a mock up of a suite as talks about improvements the team is making to the Phillips Arena in Atlanta. Koonin says thousands have already taken the tour, promoting the arena on large video screens as an entertainment venue for basketball games, concerts and events. The tour offers a before-and-after look at the various amenities from the 360-degrees concourse, barber shop, fantasy golf area, and premium seating areas with couches and cabanas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hawks offer glimpse of renovated arena with virtual tour

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press

James Borrego speaks to the media, as Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Mitch Kupchak listens, after Borrego was introduced as the new head coach of the Charlotte Hornets during an NBA basketball news conference in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, May 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Borrego ready to coach Hornets team with existing roster

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2014, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Lloyd Pierce talks to players during the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. The Atlanta Hawks are giving Pierce his first head coaching job in the NBA, choosing a man who has been an assistant with Philadelphia and Memphis to rebuild the franchise. The Hawks announced Friday, May 11, 2018. they had agreed to terms on a deal with Pierce. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Rebuilding Hawks pick 76ers assistant Lloyd Pierce as coach

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FILE- In this Wednesday, May 9, 2018 photo, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens gestures during the first quarter of Game 5 of an NBA basketball playoff series in Boston. In just his fifth season Stevens has endeared himself to a championship-driven city after helping Boston make in improbable run back to the conference finals. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Celtics’ Stevens remains humble as team continues to thrive

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 4, 2018, file photo, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends against Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) during the first half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Salt Lake City. The league is taking notice that Capela is one of the pivotal pieces to Houston’s success as the team prepares for its showdown with Golden State in the Western Conference finals starting Monday. “What he does is as good or better than anybody in the league without a doubt,” coach Mike D’Antoni said. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Houston’s Capela develops into pivotal player for Rockets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri arrives for an NBA basketball news conference after the firing of head coach Dwane Casey, Friday, May 11 , 2018, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

On Basketball: Casey’s firing means good isn’t good enough

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Raptors fire NBA Coach of Year Dwane Casey after team is swept in playoffs by Cavaliers for 2nd stra

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Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri listens during an NBA basketball news conference after the firing of head coach Dwane Casey, Friday, May 11 , 2018, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors fire coach Dwane Casey after another sweep by Cavs

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Basketball Without Borders returns to India

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FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) works the ball inside during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston. There haven’t been any championship banners raised into Boston’s hallowed rafters since 2008.LeBron James won’t let go of the rope. He has bounced the Celtics from the playoffs four times in the past seven years and Cleveland’s megastar carries a six-game winning streak at Boston into this year’s Eastern Conference finals, which open Sunday at TD Garden, (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Wicked good: LeBron undaunted by Boston, Celtics’ mystique

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Wednesday’s Sports In Brief

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter of Game 5 of an NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, May 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Cavaliers, Celtics, Warriors, Rockets not likely to disappoint in conference finals

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 11, 2018 file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, addresses the crowd with teammate Nick Collison, right, before an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Oklahoma City. Collison announced Thursday, May 10, 2018, that is retiring after 15 years with the Thunder. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma City forward Collison retiring after 15 seasons

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In this Jan. 14, 2016, photo, San Antonio Spurs assistant coach James Borrego talks with players David West, left, Tony Parker (9) and Boris Diaw (33) during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, in San Antonio. People familiar with the situation say the Charlotte Hornets have finalized a deal to hire San Antonio Spurs assistant coach James Borrego as their next head coach. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, on condition of anonymity because the Hornets haven't announced the hiring. (Edward A Ornelas/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

Hornets officially name James Borrego as coach

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Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown, right, talks with guard Ben Simmons before Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball playoff series against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Wednesday, May 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

76ers’ future looking strong following 52-win season

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier celebrates after a driving to the basket late in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of an NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Rozier scored 24 points as the Celtics defeated the 76ers 114-112. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics complete improbable run back to conference finals

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2018, file photo, Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) shoots in front of Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Houston. The buildup to this Golden State-Houston matchup in the Western Conference finals started in February, when Draymond Green had some pointed comments. Or in October, when the Rockets beat the Warriors on ring night. Or in June, when Chris Paul got traded. Whatever the case, the series that everyone in the NBA apparently wanted to see is about to happen. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File) **FILE**

Warriors-Rockets is the series everyone wanted

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey gestures against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, May 7, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Raptors’ Dwane Casey voted by peers as NBA coach of the year

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, right, dribbles as Houston Rockets guard Gerald Green defends during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Donovan Mitchell remains key as Jazz head into offseason

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala (9) dunks past New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis, center, during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Curry “off the leash” in leading Warriors past Pelicans

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press