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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver arrives at the NBA Awards at Basketball City at Pier 36 on Monday, June 26, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

The Latest: Westbrook caps historic season with MVP award

Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk, left, stands with coach Mike Budenholzer, right, and with draft picks John Collins, Tyler Dorsey and Alpha Kaba, Monday, June 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charles Odum)

Collins hopes for hands-on lessons from Millsap with Hawks

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 23, 2017, file photo, Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler (21) is fouled by Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Chicago. Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that the Bulls have traded three-time All-Star Butler and the 16th overall pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and the No. 7 overall draft pick. The people spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been officially announced. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Butler trade sets the stage for looming free agency

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' draft pick Markelle Fultz, left, speaks during a news conference with team president Bryan Colangelo at the team's NBA basketball training complex, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Camden, NJ. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

It’s time for No. 1 pick Fultz to turn 76ers into winners

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Grizzlies swap future picks for Rabb, Brooks in 2nd round

Associated Press

Warriors pick up No. 38 pick Jordan Bell in deal with Bulls

By GIDEON RUBIN - Associated Press

Top draft prospects gather for a group photo before the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Houston Rockets select Hartenstein in 2nd round of draft

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Lonzo Ball, center, poses for photos with Magic Johnson, left, and general manager Rob Pelinka during a news conference, Friday, June 23, 2017, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Magic sees Lonzo as 1 piece in Lakers’ grand rebuilding plan

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

LA Clippers take South Carolina’s Thornwell in draft

By JOSH COOPER - Associated Press

Former NBA player Marcus Camby sued over nephew’s drowning

Associated Press

Lauri Markkanen reacts after being selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the seventh pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Fewer players with international ties picked in NBA draft

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Top draft prospects gather for a group photo before the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Thunder take guard Terrance Ferguson with 21st pick

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

North Carolina State's Dennis Smith poses for photos while walking the red carpet before the start of the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Mavs get their man in NC State point guard Dennis Smith Jr.

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Frank Ntilikina is congratulated by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the New York Knicks as the eighth pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Knicks look overseas for help with No 8 pick

By ADRY TORRES - Associated Press

Washington's Markelle Fultz, right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the No. 1 pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

76ers take Fultz, Lakers grab Ball to start NBA draft

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Washington's Markelle Fultz, right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the No. 1 pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Markelle Fultz selected No. 1 overall in NBA draft by Philadelphia 76ers

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Texas center Jarrett Allen is congratulated by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Brooklyn Nets as the 22nd pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nets grab Texas one-and-done big man Allen with 22nd pick

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Donovan Mitchell poses for photos with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Denver Nuggets as the 13th pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nuggets acquire Tyler Lydon in draft-day trade with Jazz

By DENNIS GEORGATOS - Associated Press

Washington's Markelle Fultz, right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the No. 1 pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

76ers put future of The Process in No. 1 pick Fultz’s hands

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

T.J. Leaf hugs relatives and friends after being selected by the Indiana Pacers as the 18th pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Indiana Pacers take UCLA’s Leaf, Anigbogu in NBA draft

By JIM JOHNSON - Associated Press