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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball playoffs second-round series Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

James scores 43 as Cavs beat Raptors 128-110 in Game 2

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Injured Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown stands at the bench in street clothes as he watches the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, April 30, 2018, in Boston. The Celtics won 117-101. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Celtics’ Brown 1 of many injuries impacting NBA playoffs

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2017, file photo, Slovenia coach Igor Kokoskov applauds during the Eurobasket European Basketball Championship final against Serbia in Istanbul. The Phoenix Suns have hired Kokoskov, a Utah Jazz assistant, as their new head coach. The 46-year-old Serbian becomes the first NBA head coach born outside the United States. He served as a Suns assistant from 2008 to 2013, a stretch that included Phoenix's 2010 run to the Western Conference finals. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File)

Suns hire Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as new head coach

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 24, 2018, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach J.B. Bickerstaff reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies have decided to take the interim tag off and keep J.B. Bickerstaff around as their head coach.(AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Bickerstaff: Grizzlies will rebound from 60-loss season

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Tulane’s Frazier hires agent, foregoes remaining eligibility

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West Virginia F Esa Ahmad withdraws name from NBA draft

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FILE - In this March 24, 2018, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach J.B. Bickerstaff reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies have decided to take the interim tag off and keep J.B. Bickerstaff around as their head coach.(AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Grizzlies give Bickerstaff new deal, remove interim tag

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James celebrates after the Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of an NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal, Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

James has triple-double, Cavs beat Raptors in OT in Game 1

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Cavaliers-Raptors Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) celebrates his three-point shot against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, April 30, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Rozier (29 pts), Tatum (28) help Celtics beat 76ers 117-101

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 21, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau directs his team against the Houston Rockets in the first half during Game 3 of an NBA basketball first round playoff series in Minneapolis. Thibodeau will enter his third season with the Wolves, focused on trying to help the team improve 3-point shooting and defense. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Wolves can be proud of playoffs; road to return has potholes

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner in the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 105-101. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Forward step: LeBron, Cavs pushed to limit but not done yet

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 19, 2017, file photo, Miami Heat NBA basketball team president Pat Riley talks to the media during a season ending press conference in Miami. Riley, never known for patience, hoped for more from his Miami Heat this season. And even with some massive contracts on the books, Riley thinks the future could get brighter very quickly for the Heat. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald via AP, File)

Riley will think big _ if the chance presents itself to Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

This combination photo shows television personality Khloe Kardashian at the NBCUniversal Network 2017 Upfront at Radio City Music Hall in New York on May 15, 2017, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson at the NBA basketball team media day in Independence, Ohio, on Sept. 25, 2017. Various outlets have reported that the 33-year-old reality star has given birth to a baby girl, but her reps have not commented. Kardashian was expecting the baby with Thompson. The birth comes amid a torrent of tabloid speculation about the couple after surveillance video showed the basketball star with other women. There has been no comment from either Kardashian or Thompson on the matter. (AP Photo)

Kim Kardashian West says Khloe-Tristan situation is a mess

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

76ers-Celtics Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo pauses after a basket by Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 28, 2018. The Celtics won 112-96, eliminating the Bucks from the playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Parker’s future, coaching search will define Bucks offseason

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) celebrates after a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 28, 2018. At right is Bucks guard Jason Terry. The Celtics won 112-96, eliminating the Bucks from the playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics, Sixers renew rivalry with new casts in East semis

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner (33) in the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James carries Cavaliers past Pacers in Game 7

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) celebrates after a drawing a foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves on a dunk during Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Houston. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Utah’s top defense looks to slow down powerful Rockets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Jazz-Rockets Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press