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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics' Jae Crowder (99) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 112-99. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavs remain humble with chance to closeout Celtics in Game 5

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Orlando Magic new president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman answers questions during an NBA basketball news conference, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jeff Weltman says Magic front-office position a ‘dream job’

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) drives against Boston Celtics' Avery Bradley (0) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Kyrie-markable: Irving’s 42 carries Cavaliers past Celtics

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Trevon Bluiett stays at Xavier after considering NBA

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2017, file photo, Utah forward Kyle Kuzma (35) goes to the basket as Southern California forward Chimezie Metu (4) defends in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game, in Salt Lake City. The Utah Jazz host a pair of familiar faces in Utah Utes Kyle Kuzma and David Collette for a predraft workout Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Kuzma has announced he will remain in the draft and looks to continue to impress after a strong combine. Collette is expected to return to school, where he should take over Kuzma's role as the top player on the roster. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah Utes forward Kyle Kuzma rising up draft boards

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) talks with Kevin Love (0) against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Cleveland. The Celtics won 111-108. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant? Yes please

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan listens while special guests speak about him during his jersey retirement ceremony, in San Antonio. There was a mad scramble at the Spurs practice during the Western Conference finals, a flurry of activity to position cameras and get recording devices ready to document essentially what was the sighting of a white whale. Tim Duncan, the NBA’s most reclusive star, had apparently accepted a request to speak publicly for the first time since quietly retiring in the offseason.(AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

Duncan provides needed tips, laughs for injury-ravaged Spurs

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Arizona’s Alkins withdraws from draft, will return to Tucson

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This undated photo provided by the Toronto Raptors shows Jeff Weltman. Weltman is the new president of basketball operations for the Orlando Magic, who have failed to reach the playoffs for five consecutive seasons. Magic president Alex Martins announced the hire on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. (Ron Turenne/Toronto Raptors via AP)

Magic hire Weltman, who hours later names Hammond as GM

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) talks with Kevin Love (0) against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Cleveland. The Celtics won 111-108. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron struggles, exchanges words with fan after Game 3 loss

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

In closing minutes of the game Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) laughs with Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ronald Cortes)

Finals are 1 win away for Warriors, who have Spurs on brink

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James brings the ball upcourt during first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Boston creamed: Cavs back home after demolishing Celtics

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Players on the Boston Celtics bench watch play during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Cavs send Celtics to record loss, 130-86, lead series 2-0

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James trades high-fives with teammates Iman Shumpert, left, and Deron Williams, right, during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Cavs set NBA record with 41-point halftime lead

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is introduced before Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Westbrook, Harden, Leonard finalists for NBA MVP

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf (15) and Nate Thompson (44) celebrate after the winning goal got past Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, during overtime in Game 4 of the Western Conference final in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ducks won 3-2 to even the series 2-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Column: NHL playoffs greatest show in sports at the moment

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Towns finishes 4 points out of All-NBA teams

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 29, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors forward David West reacts to the win after the team's NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. For all the years David West yearned to be on the Spurs, he finally got that chance last season. Now, he is facing them from the other side with the star-studded Warriors as they chase a championship, and even his old coach Gregg Popovich believes West has found a perfect fit in the Bay Area alongside Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and all the others. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

David West’s reliable passing off the bench key for Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 9, 2017, file photo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) gestures during the second half of Game 5 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, in San Antonio. For Cleveland's LeBron James, there was history. For Houston's James Harden, there was affirmation. James and Harden headlined the All-NBA first team that was unveiled Thursday, May 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Harden, James top All-NBA team; George, Hayward shut out

Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall celebrates as he stands on the scorer's table after Game 6 against the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. Wall sank the game-winning 3-point shot. The Wizards won 92-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall named third-team All-NBA selection

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times