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Black Lives Matter and other demonstrators protesting this week's fatal shooting of an unarmed black man gather outside Golden 1 Center before the scheduled tipoff of an NBA basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, March 22, 2018. Hundreds of people rallied for Stephon Clark, a 22-year-old who was shot Sunday in his grandparents' backyard. Police say they feared he had a handgun when they confronted him after reports that he had been breaking windows, but he only had a cellphone. (AP Photo/Robert Petersen)

Black Lives Matter activists block Sacramento Kings fans from entering game

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) and forward Harrison Barnes (40) defend as Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) fights to maintain control of the ball on a drive to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mitchell scores 26, Jazz beat Mavericks 119-112

Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard celebrates with teammates after the Hornets' 111-105 defeat win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Hornets’ Howard suspended after technical foul in 30-30 game

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2017, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons (25), center Marc Gasol (33) and forward Zach Randolph (50) talk with referee Monty McCutchen during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Memphis, Tenn. McCutchen left his job on the floor during this season to become the league’s vice president and head of referee development and training. With tensions high this season with both players and coaches, he’s been conducting respect-for-the-game sessions with each team in hopes of creating a stronger working relationship. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

McCutchen hopes meetings with players show refs’ commitment

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Texas A&amp;M forward Robert Williams listens to questions during a news conference at the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Los Angeles. Texas A&amp;M plays Michigan in a regional semifinal on Thursday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Stayed in school: Texas A&M’s Williams stars in 2nd season

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Arizona forward Deandre Ayton holds the ball against Buffalo during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) **FILE**

Arizona big man Deandre Ayton leaving early for NBA

Associated Press

Nevada guard Jordan Caroline (24) shoots against Texas forward Mohamed Bamba in the second half of a first-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Texas freshman Mo Bamba leaving school for NBA draft

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington (2), forward Kelly Olynyk, center, and guard Josh Richardson (0) celebrate after they defeated the Denver Nuggets in double overtime of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Wild night in Miami: Heat top Nuggets 149-141 in 2 OTs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) is pushed by out of bounds by Houston Rockets forward Gerald Green (14) after Dieng had caused Houston's Chris Paul (3) to fall during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Minneapolis. Green was ejected. The Rockets defeated the Timberwolves 129-120. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

NBA fines Rockets’ Green $25K, Celtics’ Morris $15K

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2017, file photo, former NBA basketball guard Penny Hardaway speaks at his induction ceremony in the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame in Orlando, Fla. A person familiar with the situation says Memphis will announce Hardaway as its men’s basketball coach Tuesday, March 20, 2018. The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because Memphis has not publicly announced the hire.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Penny Hardaway takes over as Memphis’ new basketball coach

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns dunks in front of Los Angeles Clippers guard Milos Teodosic (4) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Towns, Wiggins lead Timberwolves past Clippers 123-109

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 13, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma's Trae Young answers questions during a news conference for an NCAA college basketball first round game in Pittsburgh. Oklahoma star freshman Trae Young is leaving for the NBA after a standout season. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 27.4 points and 8.7 assists this season, and many projections have him going early in the first round. He posted the reasons for his decision on ESPN early Tuesday, March 20, 2018, saying he was ready to put in the work needed to play in the NBA. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Oklahoma’s Trae Young leaving for NBA after freshman season

Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) is pushed by out of bounds by Houston Rockets forward Gerald Green (14) after Dieng had caused Houston's Chris Paul (3) to fall during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Minneapolis. Green was ejected. The Rockets defeated the Timberwolves 129-120. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King) ** FILE **

Chris Paul will pay any fines teammate Gerald Green receives for defending him

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Brooklyn Nets guard Allen Crabbe (33) tries to strip the ball from Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) as Brooks drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Crabbe, LeVert lead Nets over Grizzlies 118-115

Associated Press

Former NBA player’s ex-wife won’t face death if convicted

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue reacts as he watches his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Lue taking leave from Cavaliers to address health issues

Associated Press

Pelicans rookie Jackson has another surgery

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry challenges an official on a foul call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New Orleans, Saturday, March 17, 2018. The Rockets won 107-101. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

NBA fines Pelicans coach Gentry for criticizing officiating

Associated Press

UMBC's Jairus Lyles (10) celebrates with fans after the team's 74-54 win over Virginia in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Jairus Lyles takes winding path from DeMatha to UMBC

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook grabs a loose ball during first half NBA basketball action against Toronto Raptors in Toronto on Sunday, March 18, 2018. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Westbrook, Thunder end Raptors’ 11-game win streak

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press