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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) shoots during the second half of Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

George’s summer decision looms large for Thunder

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James remains in the game after sustaining a cut above his left eye on a drive to the basket during the first half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, April 27, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Win-or-leave home? LeBron facing extreme Game 7 vs. Pacers

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 21, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday greets fans after the Pelicans defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 131-123 in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in New Orleans. The Pelicans swept the series. In addition to being content with his family life and career trajectory, he’s also about as healthy as he’s been in half a decade, and his team is in the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Now he can focus purely on winning, and being as feisty as it takes to do so. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld, File)

Pelicans’ Holiday playing with ‘rage’ after finding peace

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, left, looks to pass away from San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay (22) during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. Golden State won 99-91. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Pelicans, Anthony Davis will challenge Warriors defense

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Philadelphia crime boss pleads guilty, avoids retrial

By TOM HAYS - Associated Press

Pelicans-Warriors preview capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan drives against Washington Wizards Otto Porter Jr. during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Wizards lose forward Otto Porter Jr. to left leg injury

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 19, 2018 file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) warms up before Game 3 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. Curry has been cleared to take part in modified practices but will be out at least one more week with a left knee injury. The Warriors said Curry was examined by the team's medical staff Friday and is making progress in recovering from the grade 2 left MCL sprain that has sidelined him since March 23.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Stephen Curry back in full practice mode for Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

In this April 22, 2018, file photo, Washington Wizards guard Ty Lawson (4) looks on during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, in Washington. Less than three weeks ago, Lawson was playing professional basketball in China. Nowadays, he's been one of the first subs off the bench for the Washington Wizards in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the No. 1 seed Toronto Raptors (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Wizards’ Lawson among late pickups helping NBA playoff teams

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Devils owner Josh Harris having a very good year in sports

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James reacts after making the game-winning shot in the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 98-95. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

NBA says referees missed LeBron goaltending call in Game 5

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Wednesday’s Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) pressures Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, who looks to pass the ball during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The Celtics won 92-87. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Giannis, Bucks try to fend off elimination against Celtics

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, right, gives Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, of Cameroon, a hug after the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 104-91. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

On Basketball: And now, Wade decides if this was the end

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Recommendations made by Commission of College Basketball

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl, right, competes for the ball against Washington Wizards forward Mike Scott (30) during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

DeMar DeRozan scores 32 points, Raptors beat Wizards in Game 5

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press

In this Jan. 14, 2016, file photo, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks during a luncheon at the NCAA Convention in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) ** FILE **

NCAA begins work of implementing complex basketball reforms

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates following Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 22, 2018. The Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 104-100. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

College commission’s plea to NBA: Bring back prep-to-pros

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Ty Lawson (4) looks on during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Washington. The Wizards won 106-98. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ty Lawson, back from China, finds rotation spot with Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 27, 2017, file photo, fans cheer after Texas A&amp;M's Myles Garrett was selected with the number one overall pick by the Cleveland Browns during the first round of the 2017 NFL football draft, in Philadelphia. Cleveland’s recent success in hosting major events has the Browns hopeful they will be awarded an upcoming NFL draft. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

NBA great Ray Allen talks about being ‘clutch,’ new book

By The Associated Press - Associated Press