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Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler (22) grabs a rebound against Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Nunn scores 22 points, Heat beat Cavaliers 124-107

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale (23) battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns beat Jazz 121-100, now tied for NBA’s best record

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) passes the ball over Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Luka Doncic, Mavericks win 125-124 thriller over surging Wizards

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James dribble the ball during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, April 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kings rally to spoil James’ return to the Lakers’ lineup

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams, rear, shoots against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bucks roll past Bulls 108-98 without injured Antetokounmpo

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2015, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph, left, fouls Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game in Columbus, Ohio. The Cavaliers have considered re-signing former center Varejao for the remainder of the season, a person familiar with the team's thinking told the Associated Press on Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, FIle)

AP source: Cavaliers consider re-signing Anderson Varejao

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Syracuse forward Alan Griffin (0) and Jesse Edwards (14) watch from the bench against Houston in the second half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. Houston won 62-46. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Syracuse’s Alan Griffin to enter NBA draft

Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook (4) looks to pass between Cleveland Cavaliers' Dean Wade (32) and Jarrett Allen (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Russell Westbrook posts 31st triple-double, Wizards rout Cavaliers 122-93

By Brian Dulik - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates after an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Boston. Tatum scored 60 points to lead the Celtics to a 143-140 victory in overtime. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Celtics rally from 32 down, beat Spurs 143-140 in overtime

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) passes as Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns beat Clippers, clinch first playoff spot in 11 years

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) reacts after making a basket during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/Pool Photo via AP)

Porter scores 50, Rockets stun Bucks after Giannis exits

Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives to the basket as Indiana Pacers guard Edmond Sumner (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, April 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Durant scores season-high 42 to lead Nets past Pacers

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) dishes off to center Deandre Ayton (22) as Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns top Clippers, clinch 1st playoff berth since 2010

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Carmelo Anthony memoir coming out in September

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, is defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Trey Burke during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Doncic scores 39 points as short-handed Mavs pound Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Okogie (20) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Houston. (Thomas Shea/Pool Photo via AP)

Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. fined $50,000 for strip club visit

Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Trevor Ariza, left, and guard Kendrick Nunn (25) defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Spoelstra gets win No. 600, Heat top Spurs 116-111

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith (14) celebrates after his dunk with guard Russell Westbrook (4) and guard Bradley Beal, second from left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game as Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) walks by, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal, Westbrook lead Wizards past LeBron-less Lakers 116-107

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau gestures during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Analysis: Coach of the year will be the NBA’s top award race

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press