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Referee Dick Bavetta (27) watches a free throw attempt during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in New York. Bavetta worked his 2,633rd consecutive game assignment Wednesday, an ironman streak even longer than the one baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. compiled. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NBA ref Bavetta’s ironman streak hits 2,633 games

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Dayton forward/center Matt Kavanaugh (35) shoots against Florida center Patric Young (4) during the first half in a regional final game at the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

With Young down low, Florida aims high on defense

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Seattle investor group remains focused on NBA

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Kentucky head coach John Calipari hugs Julius Randle after an NCAA Midwest Regional final college basketball tournament game against Michigan Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Indianapolis. Kentucky won 75-72 to advance to the Final Four.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

One-and-done working just fine for Kentucky

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

SMU head coach Larry Brown calls out to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in the semifinals of the NIT Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in New York. SMU won the game 65-59. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Brown, SMU face Pitino and Minnesota for NIT title

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd smiles during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets at the Barclays Center, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nets end 14-game skid vs Rockets, clinch playoffs

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 10, 2014, file photo, Brooklyn Nets' Deron Williams lines up a foul shot during an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in New York. Williams' son comes to NBA games, he wants to join his dad on the court. There are more difficult challenges for other autistic children, such as the loud noise and bright lights in the arenas. Williams is trying to make it a more enjoyable experience for one night, hosting 65 families affected by the disorder in suites when the Brooklyn Nets host Atlanta on April 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek, File)

Nets’ Williams hosting families affected by autism

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 14, 2014, file photo, Kentucky forward Willie Cauley-Stein, top, and LSU forward Johnny O'Bryant III vie for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Southeastern Conference men's tournament in Atlanta. O’Bryant, who has been projected as a late first-round or second-round draft pick, announced Tuesday, April 1, that he will bypass his senior season and make himself eligible for the NBA draft. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

LSU’s leading scorer O’Bryant leaving for NBA

By BRYAN LAZARE - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Luis Scola, left, is trapped by San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter, center, and guard Patty Mills in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, March 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Spurs’ streak hits 18 with 103-77 win at Indiana

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Maryland's Lexie Brown, right, attempts to knock the ball away from Louisville's Shoni Schimmel during the second half in a regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. Maryland won 76-73. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Former NBA dunk champ watches daughter play

By JOSH ABNER - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) shoots in front of Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 26, 2014. The Pacers won 84-83. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

NBA makes points of emphasis memos to refs public

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Michigan's Mitch McGary looks at his phone while a teammate is being interviewed in the locker room after an NCAA Midwest Regional final college basketball tournament game against Kentucky Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Indianapolis. Kentucky won 75-72 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Michigan facing usual questions about NBA

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Florida head coach Billy Donovan holds the net after the second half in a regional final game against Dayton at the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. Florida won 62-52. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Fearsome Final Foursome headed to North Texas

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) dunks against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Heat wrap up Midwest trip, beat Bucks 88-67

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Kentucky's Marcus Lee (00) and Michigan's Jordan Morgan (52) go after a rebound during the first half of an NCAA Midwest Regional final college basketball tournament game Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harrison lifts Wildcats to 75-72 win over Michigan

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

From left to right, Philadelphia 76ers' Michael Carter-Williams, Nerlens Noel, Hollis Thompson and Henry Sims celebrate in the final seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 123-98, breaking a 26-game losing streak. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Sixers rout Pistons to snap 26-game losing streak

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press