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From left, Kentucky NCAA college basketball players Willie Cauley-Stein, Andrew Harrison, Trey Lyles, Dakari Johnson, Devon Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns and Aaron Harrison stand during a news conference where they announced their intent to place their names in the NBA draft at the Joe Craft Center, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Willie Cauley-Stein, six other players leaving Kentucky to enter NBA draft

By Gary B. Graves - Associated Press

Maryland's Jake Layman (10) looks to pass under pressure from Michigan State's Denzel Valentine (45) and Matt Costello (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Chicago, Saturday, March 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jake Layman to return to Maryland for his senior season

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden reacts to a call during the first half of Game 3 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff game against the Indiana Pacers in Washington, Friday, May 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Conversation: Wizards’ Drew Gooden on rebounding, playing time and goals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Former NBA player Spencer Haywood, from left, former college coach George Raveling, Kentucky coach John Calipari, NBA referee Dick Bavetta, former ABA player Louie Dampier, former NBA player Dikembe Mutumbo and former NBA player Jo Jo White stand on stage during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2015 announcement, Monday, April 6, 2015, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

John Calipari, Lisa Leslie headline list of Naismith Hall of Fame inductees

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Steve Nash speaks at a news conference, Tuesday, March 24, 2015, in El Segundo, Calif. Nash announced his retirement Saturday, March 21, 2015 after a 19-year NBA career that included two MVP awards. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

NBA contingent to visit Cuba after Obama orders diplomatic relations restored

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Wisconsin bench celebrates as Kentucky's Willie Cauley-Stein walks off after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 4, 2015, in Indianapolis. Wisconsin won 71-64. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

One and done: Wisconsin ends Kentucky’s Final Four run, undefeated season

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Kentucky head coach John Calipari speaks during a press conference at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Louisville, Ky., Friday, March 20, 2015. Kentucky plays Cincinnati in the Round of 32 on Saturday. (AP Photo/David Stephenson)

John Calipari’s preseason camp the latest innovation in team-building at Kentucky

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Duke's Jahlil Okafor (15) and San Diego State's Skylar Spencer (0) chase the ball during the second half of an NCAA tournament college basketball game in the Round of 32 in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Jahlil Okafor, Frank Kaminsky among those selected to All-America teams

By Jim O'Connell - Associated Press

Kentucky coach John Calipari signals to his team during the first half of a college basketball game against Notre Dame in the NCAA men's tournament regional finals, Saturday, March 28, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LOVERRO: Wizards would be wise to consider John Calipari as coach

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall, left, and forward Drew Gooden sit on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Monday, March 23, 2015. The Warriors won 107-76. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors smother Wizards in third quarter en route to victory

By Antonio Gonzalez - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Steve Nash, right, moves around Utah Jazz's Trey Burke during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

Steve Nash, plagued by injuries, announces retirement after 19 seasons

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

ASSOCIATED PRESS Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen reacts after scoring against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball finals Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Ray Allen will not return to NBA this season, but is open to playing next year

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Apirl 23, 2003, file photo, Earl Lloyd is honored at halftime of the Detroit Pistons-Orlando Magic NBA basketball playoff game in Auburn Hills, Mich. Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. He was 86. Lloyd's alma mater, West Virginia State, confirmed the death. It did not provide details. Lloyd made his NBA debut in 1950 for the Washington Capitals, just before fellow black players Sweetwater Clifton and Chuck Cooper played their first games. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Earl Lloyd, first black player in NBA, dies at 86

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul reacts after being called for a foul on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Oklahoma City won 105-104. (AP Photo)

NBA to provide officiating reports for last two minutes of close games

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Earl Lloyd during his time with the Syracuse Nationals. Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. He was 86. Lloyd's alma mater, West Virginia State, confirmed the death. It did not provide details. Lloyd made his NBA debut in 1950 for the Washington Capitals, just before fellow black players Sweetwater Clifton and Chuck Cooper played their first games.

Basketball pioneer Earl Lloyd, basketball pioneer, dies

By Staff - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2015, file photo, Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) scores against the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter during an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. A person with knowledge of the trade says Goran Dragic has been sent to the Miami Heat by the Phoenix Suns in a deal that also involves the New Orleans Pelicans. The person says Dragic and his brother Zoran Dragic have both been dealt to Miami in a deal that was struck not long before Thursday's, Feb. 19, 2015, 3 p.m. league-wide trade deadline. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the transaction had yet to be approved by NBA officials. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Point guards on the move on NBA trade deadline day

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

West Team's Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Russell Westbrook has 41, West edges East in NBA All-Star Game

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Former NBA basketball player Dikembe Mutombo laughs during a news conference announcing him as one of the 12 finalists of this year's hall of fame class during an event ahead of the NBA All Star basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Dikembe Mutombo, John Calipari among Naismith Hall of Fame finalists

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2014, file photo, NBA commissioner Adam Silver walks off the court following a basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. Silver stood at the podium last All-Star weekend and said he wanted to listen. He was two weeks into his rookie year as commissioner, interested in traveling around the league and hearing new ideas about how to make it better. When he returns to the All-Star stage on Saturday, Feb. 14, he isn’t planning to announce a new platform. But he also knows that the time for talk is ending. “I think the Year 2 needs to be one in which we're focused on action,” he told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Adam Silver ‘focused on action’ in 2nd year as NBA commissioner

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) watches as teammate Jared Dudley reacts after Dudley's three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks are an NBA surprise approaching All-Star break

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press