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Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) shoots over Purdue forward Mason Gillis (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

No. 24 Iowa closes out No. 9 Purdue for Big Ten title

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. talks to his team during a timeout, from Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Clippers at Captial One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 25th, 2022 (Photo: Joe Glorioso | All-Pro Reels)

Unseld: Wizards’ loss, defense against undermanned Blazers ‘unacceptable’

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich signals to players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, March 11, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich becomes NBA regular-season wins leader

By Raul Dominguez - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich stands on the court during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill **FILE**

Popovich set to take his spot on top of NBA coaching wins list

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Kyle Kuzma, center, shoots as San Antonio Spurs' Keldon Johnson, left, and Dejounte Murray, right, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Murray, Spurs outlast Wizards in double overtime

By Ben Nuckols - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James jokes with fans during the NBA All-Star game in Cleveland, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

When the All-Star break ends, the NBA’s stretch run begins

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, and former NBA great Michale Jordan greet each other during the introduction of 75 of the leagues greatest player during halftime at the NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

NBA All-Star Game reignites Michael Jordan-LeBron James debate for umpteenth time

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, celebrates after hitting a shot to win the game as time run out in the NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Cleveland. Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, is at top. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Here’s why LeBron James was holding back laughter during national anthem at NBA All-Star Game

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, right, shoots for three as Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant defends during the second half of the NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Curry sets 3s record, LeBron the winner in NBA All-Star Game

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Wizards taking ‘big picture’ approach to Kristaps Porzingis’ health

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom during an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Enes Kanter Freedom suggests NBA canceled him for criticizing China

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

Brooklyn Nets' James Harden (13) tries to drive past Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden as part of a multiplayer deal. The trade was confirmed by multiple people who spoke to The Associated Press Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) **FILE**

Nets make a move Lakers didn’t with Harden-Simmons swap

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) works against Indiana Pacers guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) **FILE**

Wizards shake up roster with trade for Kristaps Porzingis

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - Boston Celtics' Enes Kanter smiles before an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, on Oct. 22, 2021, in Boston. The Celtics center changed his name from Enes Kanter, to Enes Kanter Freedom, in celebration of him officially becoming a United States citizen on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Facing Chinese intimidation, Enes Kanter Freedom takes charge

By Daniel N. Hoffman

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom during an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics’ Enes Kanter Freedom, major China critic, to speak at CPAC

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

In this April 22, 2018, file photo, Washington Wizards guard Ty Lawson (4) looks on during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, in Washington. Less than three weeks ago, Lawson was playing professional basketball in China. Nowadays, he's been one of the first subs off the bench for the Washington Wizards in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the No. 1 seed Toronto Raptors (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Former NBA player Ty Lawson arrested after multiple altercations in Spain

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Michelle Obama listens to female students at the Can Giuoc high school in Long An province, Vietnam. NBA player Steph Curry and musical artists H.E.R. and Jennifer Lopez are among celebrities who have joined a national nonpartisan voting initiative launched by Michelle Obama as the effort gears up for the November congressional elections. (AP Photo/Hau Dinh, File)

H.E.R, J.Lo, Curry join Michelle Obama’s voter campaign

Associated Press

Manute Bol and Gheorghe Muresan — tied as the tallest NBA players ever at 7-foot-7 — are two of three former Bullets players being recognized by the Washington Wizards organization as bobbleheads at upcoming games. Image courtesy of the Washington Wizards.

Wizards to honor tallest NBA players ever, former Bullets Bol, Muresan with bobbleheads

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during NBA action against Brooklyn Nets, Tuesday Jan. 25, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) **FILE**

James feels great, on pace to pass Abdul-Jabbar in scoring

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in San Antonio. Hammon is finalizing a deal to become the next coach of the Las Vegas Aces. A person familiar with the situation confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. She’s expected to be the highest paid coach in the WNBA, earning way more than the highest paid player in the league. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) **FILE**

Hammon: ‘Right time’ to leave NBA, return to WNBA

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press