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Boston Celtics players and coaches watch from the bench during the final minutes of Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics follow euphoria of winning lottery with dud on court

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 11, 2017, file photo, Central Florida's Tacko Fall (24) guards SMU's Ben Moore during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the American Athletic Conference tournament semifinals,in Hartford, Conn. UCF's 7-foot-6 sophomore center Tacko Fall decided this spring to explore his NBA options, but all indications are he is finding out that his best option may be to return to school for another season. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

UCF’s 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall does pre-draft workout with Magic

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations, smiles as he addresses reporters at the team's training facility in Waltham, Mass., Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The Celtics won the NBA draft lottery, capitalizing on a trade they made with the Brooklyn Nets four years ago. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Ainge’s patience pays off with Celtics’ draft lottery win

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson, celebrates with forward LeBron James after a basket during the second quarter of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Cetlics, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

LeBron, Love help Cavs rout Celtics 117-104 in Game 1

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

While Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat's offensive role has evolved in recent seasons, his durability has not. Gortat played in every game this season and 97.6 percent of regular season games in the last four with the Wizards. (Associated Press)

Marcin Gortat heads into summer with real questions about future in Washington

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Detroit Pistons unveil updated logo

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Fans congratulate Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas after Game 7 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, May 15, 2017, in Boston. The Celtics won 115-105 to advance to the Eastern Conference championship series. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics seeking validation against Cavaliers in East finals

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2016 file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for a stadium which will be home to the Los Angeles Football Club in Los Angeles. The Boston Celtics are trying to go from No. 1 seed to No. 1 pick. The Los Angeles Lakers don’t need to be first, but they sure better not be worse than third. There's plenty at stake for the NBA's greatest champions on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in the draft lottery. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Celtics, Lakers, 76ers have plenty riding on the NBA lottery

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 1, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) lines up a dunk against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston. The defending champion Cavaliers have been awaiting an Eastern Conference finals opponent since completing a sweep of the Toronto Raptors. After what will be a 10-day wait, LeBron James and company will travel to face the top-seeded Celtics in Game 1 on Wednesday night, May 17. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, FIle)

Back to Boston: LeBron, Celtics meet again in postseason

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, center left, gestures next to center Pau Gasol during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 14, 2017. The Warriors won 113-111. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Others have played well with ankle injuries, Leonard up next

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard warms up before Game 1 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Debate rages on about play that sidelined Spurs’ Leonard

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 24, 2016, file photo, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge speaks during a news conference in Waltham, Mass. The Boston Celtics are trying to go from No. 1 seed to No. 1 pick. The Los Angeles Lakers don’t need to be first, but they sure better not be worse than third. There's plenty at stake for the NBA's greatest champions on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in the draft lottery. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, FIle)

Celtics seek top pick, Lakers aim to keep theirs in lottery

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Rubber match: Cavaliers to wear Goodyear logo on jerseys

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2017, file photo, Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan (50) shoots over Penn State forward Mike Watkins (24) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind. Indiana native and Big Ten player of the year Caleb Swanigan has declared for the NBA draft. On Monday, May 15, 2017, he will work out in front of his home state Indiana Pacers. The question, of course, is whether he will sign with an agent. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Lighter Swanigan still trying to figure out NBA fit

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

This is an undated photo showing Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons basketball player Frank Brian. LSU has announced former college and pro star basketball player Frank Brian has died at the age of 94. Brian was part of the World War II generation and military service interrupted his LSU career, which began in 1942 and ended in 1947. Brian went on to a 10-year professional career that saw him become a two-time All-Star in both the National Basketball League and later in the NBA. The university, which was notified by Brian's family, stated he passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017, in his hometown of Zachary, Louisiana. (The Journal-Gazette via AP)

Ex-pro basketball standout, LSU star Frank Brian dead at 94

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Washington Wizards guards Bradley Beal, left, and John Wall celebrate after Game 6 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 92-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

East finals trip on line as Wizards, Celtics head to Game 7

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) falls as he shoots against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 92-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

NBA says officials missed three calls down stretch in crucial Game 6

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. Ailing Kerr attended the Warriors' practice Saturday morning, May 13, 2017, returning to the floor for the first time in more than three weeks. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Warriors’ Kerr returns to practice for 1st time in 3 weeks

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Cavaliers practicing patience during long postseason layoff

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

De'Aaron Fox, center, from Kentucky, listens to a question at the NBA draft basketball combine Friday, May 12, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Fox tells teams at NBA Combine he’s the best PG in draft

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press