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Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein, right, goes during the basket as Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. The Kings won 96-83. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Kings hope youth movement pays off in near future

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - This Feb. 17, 2018, file photo shows Florida head coach Mike White yelling to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. Mike White has a rebuilding project ahead, and he's not even quite sure how significant an undertaking it will be. White is waiting to see what happens with leading scorer Jalen Hudson, who declared for the NBA draft late last month but left open the possibility of returning to school for his senior season. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Florida’s rebuild would get tougher without Jalen Hudson

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker, left, reaches for the ball held by Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers’ big summer looms after 5 straight losing seasons

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' head coach J.B. Bickerstaff directs his players in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Monday, April 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Injuries, lack of continuity lead to dismal Grizzlies season

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

A banner depicting Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry hangs on the exterior of Oracle Arena on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Without Curry or top seed, Warriors face different playoffs

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Thursday’s Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich disputes a call with referee Mike Callahan (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

It’s playoff time: The NBA’s first-round pairings are set

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Shaquille O’Neal to open luxury high-rise in New Jersey

Associated Press

Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy, left, talks with guard Ish Smith during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Monday, April 9, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Van Gundy’s future uncertain after Pistons miss playoffs

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 30, 2018, file photo, Dallas Mavericks' Dwight Powell (7), Dirk Nowitzki of Germany and Dennis Smith Jr., advance up court against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half of NBA basketball game in Dallas. Dallas missed the playoffs for the second straight year with its worst record since 1997-98, the season before Nowitzki was drafted. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Aging Nowitzki, young Smith want Mavs to be relevant again

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

NBA sets attendance record for 4th straight year

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers sit on the bench during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 115-100. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Clippers look to heal with decisions looming about future

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Victor Oladipo (4) drives against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, April 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Return to Indiana helps Oladipo deliver breakout season

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, bottom, drives to the basket against New York Knicks' Michael Beasley, left, and Kyle O'Quinn in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron, Cavs end “crazy” regular season with loss to Knicks

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Jeff Teague lays the ball up as Memphis Grizzlies' Mario Chalmers, right, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

The Latest: NBA releases first-round playoff schedule

Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dunks against Memphis Grizzlies' Ivan Rabb in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

It’s the last day of the NBA season, with much to decide

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 23, 2018, file photo, Villanova's Jalen Brunson, right, drives against West Virginia's James Bolden (3) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament regional semifinal, in Boston. Brunson, The Associated Press men's college basketball player of the year, has declared for the NBA draft after winning two national titles at Villanova. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Villanova guard Jalen Brunson declares for NBA draft

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince left, and guard Isaiah Taylor vie for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

15 in a row: Sixers add new chapter to long, proud history

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul, left, passes the ball as Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ingram makes NBA debut in Rockets’ 105-99 win over Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince left, and guard Isaiah Taylor vie for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

76ers win 15th straight, move closer to No. 3 seed in East

By The Associated Press - Associated Press