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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) passes during the first half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal’s uncertain future hangs over Wizards’ offseason

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) touches his right side after he fell on the court during the first half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Joel Embiid to miss Game 5 against Wizards with meniscus tear in knee

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations, watches from a sideline seat during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Boston, in this Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, file photo. The Boston Celtics are beginning their offseason with a shakeup of the front office and coaching staff, with team president Danny Ainge stepping down and coach Brad Stevens moving into the front office, a person with direct knowledge of the moves said Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File) **FILE**

Stevens replacing Ainge as team president in Celtics shakeup

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard (39) watches as a fan who ran onto the court is restrained by security personnel during the second half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Scott Brooks unloads on fan after another incident: ‘Just stay home’

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday, May 27, 2021 file photo, Darius Kirk looks at a mural depicting the Tulsa Race Massacre in the historic Greenwood neighborhood ahead of centennial commemorations of the massacre in Tulsa, Okla. The horror and violence visited upon Tulsa’s Black community in 1921 didn't become part of the American story. Instead, it was pushed down, unremembered and untaught until efforts decades later started bringing it into the light. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Tulsa massacre documentaries offer deep dive into tragedy

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook limps down the court after an injury during the second half of Game 2 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Russell Westbrook popcorn incident fans downside

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes up high to dunk the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

NBA counts on playoffs to reverse ratings slump

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference Play-in game, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Wizards look to overcome inexperience in big spots to save season

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) and guard Bradley Beal (3) celebrate after an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bradley Beal, Russell Westbrook lead underdog Wizards against Celtics

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Villanova head coach Jay Wright celebrates after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. Wright is among those announced Sunday, May 16, 2021 as the 2021 class for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, file) **FILE**

Chris Bosh, Chris Webber, Jay Wright named to 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame class

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35), forward Mfiondu Kabengele (27), center Jarrett Allen (31) and guard Collin Sexton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, May 14, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards beat Cavaliers 120-105, clinch East play-in spot

By Bobby Bancroft - Associated Press

FILE - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar arrives at WE Day California at The Forum on Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Inglewood, Calif. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appreciates what today’s NBA players are doing in their attempts to make the world better, how they’re using their voices and platforms as conduits for change. The NBA announced Thursday, May 13, 2021 the creation of a new award — the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award — to recognize players who are making strides in the fight for social justice.(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

NBA introduces social justice champion award named after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant speaks with members of the media ahead of a basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, in this Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) ** FILE **

The Big 3: Hall of Fame night awaits Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) shoots against Indiana Pacers' Domantas Sabonis (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) **FILE**

Bradley Beal to miss third straight game with hamstring injury

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook (4) walks off the court with the game ball at the end of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, May 10, 2021, in Atlanta. Westbrook recorded his 182nd career triple-double, passing Oscar Robertson for the most in NBA history. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Wizards have flair for dramatic with tons of close games

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

NBA ref diagnosed with cancer, will miss rest of season

Associated Press

Oral Roberts’ Abmas declares for draft, doesn’t hire agent

Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) is fouled by Indiana Pacers' Justin Holiday (8) as he goes up for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) **FILE**

Wizards’ Beal out at least 2 games with strained hamstring

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, reaches for a rebound over Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Davis takes charge in Lakers’ emphatic 123-110 win over Suns

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press