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Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) goes up for a shot in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the second quarter of Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Grizzlies’ Conley wins NBA’s sportsmanship award

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2014 file photo, Phoenix Suns' Goran Dragic (1), of Slovenia, drives past New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Phoenix. Dragic was selected Wednesday, April 23, 2014 as the league's Most Improved Player. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Suns’ Dragic honored as NBA’s Most Improved Player

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall, left, and Bradley Beal celebrate the Wizards' 101-99 win as Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich walks off the court after missing two free throws during the overtime period of Game 2 in an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

HARRIS: D.C. not yet spellbound by Wizards, but they’re no illusion

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 12, 2014, photo, retired NBA basketball player Tracy McGrady smiles while working out at the Sugar Land Skeeters' baseball stadium in Sugar Land, Texas. McGrady signed Wednesday, April 23, to pitch for the Skeeters in the independent Atlantic League. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Tracy McGrady signs with baseball team

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2014, file photo, Clemson's K.J. McDaniels grabs a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest in Clemson, S.C. A person familiar with the situation says Clemson junior McDaniels is leaving school for the NBA draft. The person spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither McDaniels nor Clemson has announced the decision. (AP Photo/The Independent-Mail, Mark Crammer, File) THE GREENVILLE NEWS OUT, SENECA NEWS OUT

McDaniels says he’s ready for NBA

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) reacts to a call against him in the third quarter of play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Oklahoma City won 100-86. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

NBA Playoffs: Memphis’ Tony Allen is making Kevin Durant earn his points

By Cliff Brunt - Associated Press

Baylor C Isaiah Austin entering NBA draft early

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2014, file photo, Clemson's K.J. McDaniels grabs a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest in Clemson, S.C. A person familiar with the situation says Clemson junior McDaniels is leaving school for the NBA draft. The person spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither McDaniels nor Clemson has announced the decision. (AP Photo/The Independent-Mail, Mark Crammer, File) THE GREENVILLE NEWS OUT, SENECA NEWS OUT

Clemson’s McDaniels leaving for NBA

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Saunders begins search for Timberwolves coach

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Dave DeBusschere (22) pours beer over Walt Frazier after the New York Knickers Bocker players beat the Milwaukee Ducks 132-96 in Madison Square Garden April 20,1970 putting them into the NBA Championship playoffs. Others are, Bill Bradley, center, and Cazzie Russel right. (AP Photo)

LOVERRO: Why celebrate ‘Bad Boys’ when ‘Eden’ awaits?

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina shoots over Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, during the first quarter of Game 1 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series on Sunday, April 20, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Ginobili welcome baby boy during playoff break

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3), center, drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, left, and forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Chicago, Sunday, April 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

HARRIS: Echoes of 1978 NBA champs in these Wizards

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Timberwolves’ Rick Adelman retiring after 23 years

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

NBA: Dwight Howard’s 6th foul was incorrect call

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 4, 2014 file photo, Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) defends against Milwaukee Bucks center Zaza Pachulia during an NBA basketball game in Chicago. A person familiar with the situation says that Noah is the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year. The person spoke Monday, April 21, 2014 on the condition of anonymity because the award had not been announced. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

Bulls’ Noah the Defensive Player of the Year

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

NBA fines Raptors GM for profanity

Associated Press

FILE - In this June 21, 2013 file photo, Miami Heat players including LeBron James, top center, celebrate after Game 7 of the NBA basketball championship game against the San Antonio Spurs, in Miami. As he walked off the court for the final time last season, LeBron James shouted to no one in particular, &quot;Keep doubting me! I need it!&quot; He and the Heat seem to have plenty of doubters now, and James knows there's only one way to prove them wrong. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Column: no April, May or June Madness in NBA

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Va. Beach mulls arena that could lure NBA, NHL

By BROCK VERGAKIS - Associated Press