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New York Knicks' J.R. Smith, above, and Brooklyn Nets' Andrei Kirilenko, of Russia, scramble for control of the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

A look at the NBA playoff picture

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Syracuse’s Jerami Grant entering NBA draft

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Michigan State’s Dawson decides to stay in school

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, drives against Indiana Pacers guard George Hill in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Top-seeded Pacers to rest 3 starters in finale

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman discusses a call with referee Sean Corbin during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Washington. The Wizards won 104-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards’ coach Wittman finally makes the playoffs

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2014 file photo, Michigan guard Nik Stauskas (11), and forward Glenn Robinson III (1) stand on the court after a time out in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. Sophomores Robinson and Stauskas helped the Wolverines win the Big Ten title and reach an NCAA tournament regional final last season.(AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

Michigan losing Stauskas and Robinson to NBA

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Gordon, Johnson declare for NBA draft

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) battles under the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves Gorgui Dieng (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 13, 2014.(AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

McCallum, Cousins rally Kings past Timberwolves

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 16, 2014 file photo, Michigan State's Gary Harris, left, poses with the championship trophy as Adreian Payne kisses it after they defeated Michigan 69-55 in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. Lacey Holsworth, who is batling cancer, smiles at right foreground. The father of 8-year-old Lacey Holsworth, who befriended Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne says his daughter has died. Matt Holsworth says Lacey Holsworth died at their St. Johns, Mich., home late Tuesday, April 8, 2014, &quot;with her mommy and daddy holding her in their arms.&quot;(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Michigan State’s Gary Harris entering NBA draft

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

In this July 16, 2013, photo, Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars speaks during a news conference in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Pistons have decided not to renew Dumars' contract as president of basketball operations, a person familiar with the situation said Sunday, April 13, 2014. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not made any announcement on Dumars' future, says Dumars will remain with the Pistons as an adviser. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dumars officially steps down as Pistons’ GM

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, left, tries to keep the ball away from the defense of Atlanta Hawks forward Cartier Martin (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 98-85. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Hawks add Turner exec Koonin to bolster profile

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Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins reacts after being called for a technical foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Kings won 106-103.(AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

Kings’ Cousins suspended for 16th technical foul

Associated Press

Maybe Thibodeau was right not to call race early

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) shoots over Boston Celtics' Brandon Bass (30) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Cleveland. Boston defeated Cleveland 111-99. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavs, Irving staggering to finish

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James, right, reacts as he talks with official Michael Smith during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, April 11, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Pacers 98-86. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

A look at the NBA playoff picture

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

AP Source: Cal interviews ex-NBA coach Musselman

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

St. Louis Hawks rookie forward Lou Hudson (23) leaps to make a lay up against Philadelphia in St. Louis, on Jan. 31, 1967. Rookie Bill Melchionni seems to know better than to try to stop Hudson. (AP Photo)

Lou Hudson dies at 69; starred for Hawks

By Charles Odum - Associated Press