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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives against Toronto Raptors' Norman Powell (24) during the first half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron passes Abdul-Jabbar for No. 2 on playoff scoring list

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2017, file photo, Nathan Hale's head coach Brandon Roy is seen on the sidelines against Oak Hill Academy during a high school basketball game at the 2017 Hoophall Classic, in Springfield, Mass. Authorities say former NBA player Brandon Roy was shot while attending a party in Southern California over the weekend. Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. Joseph Williams said Wednesday, May 3, 2017, that Roy was one of four people shot in Compton on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Former NBA player Brandon Roy shot, wounded in California

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Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas celebrates with fans after defeating the Washington Wizards 129-119 in a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Thomas scored 53 in the overtime win, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas getting help from Kobe Bryant

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) defends against Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas (4) during the fourth quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Sunday, April, 30, 2017, in Boston. The Celtics won 123-111. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) **FILE**

Bradley Beal needs some of whatever Isaiah Thomas is having

By Deron Snyder

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, center, sits on the bench during the second half in a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 1, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

It’s only 1-0: Spurs, Raptors look to rebound from routs

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) breaks up a drive to the basket by Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the second quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, May 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Thomas scores 53, Celtics beat Wizards 129-119 in OT

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after he scores against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half in a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Monday, May 1, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A three-ring circus: In the NBA, 3-pointers hotter than ever

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Thunder GM Presti sees a bright future with young talent

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward, top, knocks over Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers during the second half in Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Los Angeles. Rivers was charged with a foul on the play. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Wither Lob City? Clippers facing possible big changes

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 15, 2014, file photo, Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird watches the warm up for Game 6 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, in Washington. Bird is stepping down as president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers, a stunningly abrupt move even for an NBA legend known for making swift decisions. Bird made the call on Friday, April 28, 2017, and general manager Kevin Pritchard will be elevated to take his place, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the move, which was first reported by Yahoo! Sports. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Hall-of-Famer Larry Bird resigns as Pacers president

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2016, file photo, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) battle for a rebound in the second half during an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City. Golden State and Utah begin their best-of-seven NBA second round playoff series on Tuesday, May 2. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Deliberate Jazz try to slow down Warriors in 2nd round

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 27, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, right, steals the ball from Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first half of Game 6 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals in Toronto. Toronto and Cleveland are meeting again in the NBA playoffs. On the way to winning their first title last season, James and the Cavs took care of the Raptors in the Eastern Conference finals, a series that was tied 2-2 before Cleveland won the final two games. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

We meet again: Cavs, Raptors back together in postseason

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler, left, looks to pass as Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas defends during the first half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April. 28, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Celtics’ Thomas expected back for Game 1 vs Wizards

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guards Bradley Beal (3) and John Wall (2) celebrate late in the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series Friday, April 28, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Led by Wall and Beal, Wizards moving on to face Celtics

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons submit bids for future NBA All-Star Game

Associated Press

Fans cheer as Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley, left, moves down the court during the second half of Game 6 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Memphis Grizzlies face major roster decisions this offseason

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2015, file photo, Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird listens to a question from the news media during the team's NBA basketball media day, in Indianapolis. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Larry Bird is stepping down as president of the Indiana Pacers. Kevin Pritchard is being elevated from general manager to the team's new president of basketball operations, the person told The AP. He spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the move.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

AP source: Larry Bird steps down as Pacers president

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook leaves the interview room after Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Houston. The Rockets won 105-99 and took the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

‘NBA Awards’ show to include awards for best dunk, best pass

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 17, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Deron Williams shoots over Indiana Pacers' Kevin Seraphin, from France, in the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, in Cleveland. Deron Williams looked lost for most of his first two months with the Cavaliers. The former All-Star guard found his way in the first round of the NBA playoffs, helping the defending champions sweep Indiana and showing that he might be a cure to the ills of their second unit. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Different Deron: Williams turns it on for Cavs in playoffs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) reacts after a play during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in San Antonio. San Antonio won116-103. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

In tense political times, NBA heading to Israel this summer

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press