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FILE - In this March 5, 2017 file photo, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Point guards are cashing in so far in NBA free agency, teams have already paid nearly a half-billion dollars in commitments to five and Day 1 is still a long way from complete. Holiday is among the early cashers-in and has agreed to terms on a new five-year, $126 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

After Pelicans lock down Holiday, focus turns to Cousins

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Highlights from Day 1 of Summer League in Orlando

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - At left, Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Lonzo Ball talks to reporters in El Segundo, Calif. At center, Philadelphia 76ers' draft pick Markelle Fultz speaks during a news conference in Camden, N.J. And at right, Boston Celtics first-round draft pick Jayson Tatum attends a press conference in Waltham, Mass. At the NBA Summer League, many eyes will be on the top picks, like Fultz, Ball and Tatum. But 30 NBA teams will be scouring rosters looking for a gem who has somehow slipped through the cracks, like Miami did last year when it signed Rodney McGruder to a three-year deal last summer. (AP Photo/File)

NBA’s summer season starts on Saturday in Orlando

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 29, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, second from left, shoots as Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi, left, guard Bradley Beal, second from right, and forward Otto Porter Jr. defend during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. A person with knowledge of the situation says Griffin has agreed to a five-year deal worth approximately $175 million to remain with the Clippers. Griffin and the Clippers agreed Friday night, June 30, 2017, on a new deal, one that will be signed when the league’s moratorium on offseason moves ends on July 6. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

AP Source: Blake Griffin returning to the Clippers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 2017, file photo, Indiana Pacers' Paul George (13) tries to get position to shoot against Orlando Magic's Terrence Ross during an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. Two people with knowledge of the details say the Pacers have agreed to trade George to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis in a stunning deal that gives MVP Russell Westbrook a new running mate. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

AP Sources: Pacers trade forward Paul George to Thunder

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves new point guard Jimmy Butler smiles during a press conference at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., on Thursday, June 29, 2017.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

With Butler in fold, Wolves ready to shop for free agents

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

AP Source: Pelicans, Holiday, to meet when free agency opens

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 16, 2017, file photo, NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum announces the results for the Detroit Pistons at the NBA basketball draft lottery in New York. Deputy Commissioner Mark A diversity report shows the NBA “significantly ahead” again in professional sports in racial and gender hiring practices. Tatum is the highest ranking African-American of any of the professional American sports leagues. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File

NBA gets high grades again for race, gender hiring

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul laughs as he, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, right, talk during the team's NBA basketball media day, in Playa Vista, Calif. The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement to trade for Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul according to a person familiar with the deal. The league source spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn't finalized the trade.(AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File)

Free agency in the NBA looms, adding to frenzied offseason

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

BIG3 Basketball League founder Ice Cube, right, mouths out &quot;Thank You&quot; to the crowd who applauds him as he is announced during a timeout in the the first half of Game 3 of the league's debut, Sunday, June 25, 2017, at the Barclays Center in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Chillin’: Ice Cube, Cavs still waiting on Billups’ decision

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard Tim Frazier, left, and Washington Wizards guard John Wall laugh together before an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Wizards introduce Tim Frazier, possible Wall backup

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 13, 2016, file photo, NBA player LeBron James speaks at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. LeBron James will help tell a story he’s still shaping. The Cavaliers superstar is teaming with Showtime on a documentary that will examine the NBA and the league’s impact on popular culture worldwide. James, who has been producing TV and movie projects for several years, will serve as an executive producer on the project with long-time business partner Maverick Carter. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

LeBron teaming with Showtime on NBA documentary

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 8, 2016, file photo, New York Knicks president Phil Jackson answers questions during a news conference at the team's training facility in Greenburgh, N.Y. The Knicks and Jackson parted ways Wednesday morning, June 28, 2017, ending a three-year tenure that saw plenty of tumult and not a single playoff appearance. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Phil Jackson’s exit none too soon for this Knicks fan

By Deron Snyder

Chicago Bulls seventh overall draft pick Lauri Markkanen, left, Kris Dunn, center, and Zach Levine, pose for a photo at the NBA basketball team's training facility, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Chicago. Dunn and Levine was acquired by the Bulls from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Jimmy Butler and this year's No. 16th overall pick, Justin Patton. (AP Photo/G-Jun Yam)

For Bulls, blockbuster trade is all about direction

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Kia NBA Rookie of the Year winner Malcom Brogdon poses in the press room at the 2017 NBA Awards at Basketball City at Pier 36 on Monday, June 26, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Russell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Rockets, Bucks take 2 awards

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

After rocky road in LA, Russell seeks smooth start with Nets

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard poses for a photo holding his new jersey during an NBA basketball news conference in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, June 26, 2017 after being traded to the Hornets by the Atlanta Hawks last week. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

8-time All-Star Dwight Howard: I have a lot left in the tank

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Maryland's Melo Trimble drives to the basket as Indiana's Thomas Bryant defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in College Park, Md.Maryland won 75-72. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

SNYDER: Not all minor leagues are created equal

By Deron Snyder

Washington Wizards guard John Wall reacts after a foul during the second quarter in Game 5 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. The Celtics won 123-101. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

John Wall snubbed for media’s All-Defensive first, second teams

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

FILE - This May 9, 2017 file photo shows San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) walking on the court during the second half of Game 5 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets in San Antonio. The NBA will announce the winner of the MVP and the other individual honors during the first NBA Awards show in New York. Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook, Houston’s James Harden and San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard are the finalists for MVP of the 2016-17 season. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

NBA honors to be presented during league’s first awards show

Associated Press