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Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach J.B. Bickerstaff calls to players in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Grizzlies controlling owner to buy out 2 minority partners

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In this Nov. 18, 2017 photo, Houston Rockets guards James Harden, left, and Chris Paul warm up before and NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn. Chris Paul has a long history of playoff heartbreak. So does James Harden. And coach Mike D’Antoni has more than either of them combined. Separately, they’ve never gotten it done at playoff time. Together, their fortunes might change. They’ve led the Houston Rockets to the NBA’s best record going into these playoffs. In a league that Golden State and Cleveland have dominated in recent years this might be the Paul-Harden-D’Antoni triumvirate that breaks through this spring. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

D’Antoni, Harden and Paul poised to capture trio’s 1st title

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Kentucky’s Gilgeous-Alexander to enter NBA draft, hire agent

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Michael Jordan hires Mitch Kupchak as new Hornets GM

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers starters Tobias Harris, Austin Rivers and DeAndre Jordan, from left, sit on the bench with assistant coach Brendan O'Connor near the end of their 134-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets during an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Clippers eliminated, still 5 spots up for grabs out West

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, of Australia, reacts after his dunk against Dallas Mavericks' Doug McDermott, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Utah clinches, Philly locks up home-court for first round

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) is fouled by Orlando Magic forward Mario Hezonja (8) as Magic center Khem Birch (24) looks on during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

C.J. Miles scores 22 points, Raptors beat Magic 112-101

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Dennis Smith Jr., center, shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Richaun Holmes, left, and Markelle Fultz, right, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

76ers rout Mavericks to win 14th in row, tie club mark

By Mike Cranston - Associated Press

In this March 8, 2018, photo, a Barlow High School basketball player is shown at the 6A Boys Basketball Championships in Portland, Ore. Nike dominates Oregon's high school marketplace, inking deals to exclusively outfit 93 percent of all large public institutions that hold apparel agreements, according to an analysis by The Oregonian/OregonLive. Swooshes appear on prep uniforms from Pendleton to Portland to Central Point _ and nearly everywhere in between. (Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP)

How Nike dominated Oregon high schools in 1 fell swoosh

By BRAD SCHMIDT and JEFF MANNING - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Caris LeVert (22) goes up to shoot against Chicago Bulls' Ryan Arcidiacono (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Nets hit 24 3s, 1 shy of NBA record, in rout of Bulls

By MATT SCHOCH - Associated Press

Former ABA players see similarities in today’s pro game

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Gary Trent Jr. leaving Duke after 1 season for NBA draft

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Friday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, center, is fouled by Indiana Pacers guard Cory Joseph, right, during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Friday, April 6, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ibaka scores season-high 25, Raptors beat Pacers 92-73

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Alabama NCAA college basketball player Collin Sexton talks with the media about heading to the NBA during a press conference in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Friday, April 6, 2018. Sexton announced his decision and says he plans to hire an agent. A projected lottery pick, he led Alabama to its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2012, thanks partly to a personal hot streak in the Southeastern Conference tournament. (AP Photo/Alabama Media Group, Vasha Hunt)

Alabama freshman guard Collin Sexton declares for NBA draft

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Auburn guard Jared Harper enters NBA draft, not hiring agent

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Boston Celtics center Greg Monroe, left, passes the ball under pressure from Chicago Bulls guard Sean Kilpatrick (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Greg Monroe’s triple-double lifts Celtics over Bulls 111-104

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Ian Mahinmi, left, from France, blocks a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

East top 8 unchanged, Wolves fall to No. 8 in West

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Malik Monk (1) loses control of the ball as he was fouled by Orlando Magic's Rodney Purvis, left, while going up for a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 6, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Monk scores 26, Hornets rout Magic 137-100

By BILL FAY - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith and center Dwight Powell (7) close in on Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Jackson scores 24 as Pistons beat Mavericks 113-106 in OT

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press