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Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) drives against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Walker ties season high with 32 points, Celtics beat Suns

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Donald Trump rips LeBron James: ‘His RACIST rants are divisive, nasty, insulting, and demeaning’

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez (9) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic forward Robert Franks (0) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Williamson scores 23, helps Pelicans rout Magic 135-100

By JOHN DENTON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) and guard Ish Smith right, battle for the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Washington. Gafford was called for a foul on the play. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Curry finally goes cold, Beal rallies Wizards past Warriors

By BEN NUCKOLS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (35) puts up a shot past Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, Pool)

Clarkson scores 22 points, NBA-leading Jazz beat Rockets

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Basketball player LeBron James sent the following message to the officer at the center of the Ma'Khia Bryant shooting in Columbus, Ohio: "You're next." (Image: Twitter, LeBron James, full-tweet screenshot)

LeBron James sends ‘you’re next’ message to Nicholas Reardon after Ma’Khia Bryant shooting

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul, right, tries to dribble past Philadelphia 76ers' Danny Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Suns survive heave from Embiid in 116-113 win over 76ers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Florida’s Johnson awaits medical clearance, hopes to play

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

The Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends the basket as Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside (20) shoots during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Timberwolves beat Kings for second time this season, 134-120

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers injured players Anthony Davis, left, and LeBron James talk on the court during a timeout during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Monday, April 19, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Lakers’ Anthony Davis feels ‘100% healthy,’ ready for return

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Dylan Windler (9) puts up a shot against Sacramento Kings' Hassan Whiteside (20) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Cleveland, in this Monday, March 22, 2021, file photo. Cavaliers rookie swingman Dylan Windler underwent surgery on his left knee on Tuesday, April 20, and will be sidelined indefinitely.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Cavaliers’ Dylan Windler has knee surgery, out indefinitely

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward JaKarr Sampson (14) is held back by forward Justin Holiday (8) after he and San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) exchange words during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, April 19, 2021. Sampson was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers’ Sampson gets 1-game suspension for headbutting Mills

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New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) drives for a layup against Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in New York. (Wendell Cruz/Pool Photo via AP)

Knicks win 8th in row, top Hawks 137-127 OT as Randle soars

By JEFFREY BERNSTEIN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron James explains motive for deleting ‘You’re next’ tweet amid backlash

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker reacts after making a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Suns top 76ers 116-113, improve NBA-best road record to 19-7

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Mfiondu Kabengele, right, drives past Chicago Bulls' Cristiano Felicio during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Sexton scores 30 points, Cavs beat Bulls 121-105

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

File-This March 11, 2020, file photo shows Georgia guard Sahvir Wheeler (15) driving between Mississippi defenders Khadim Sy (3) and Devontae Shuler (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. Wheeler, who led Georgia in scoring as a sophomore, says he is entering his name in the NCAA's transfer portal while also exploring his NBA options. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Dogs’ Wheeler declares for NBA draft, enters transfer portal

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Gonzaga, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

UCLA star Johnny Juzang enters NBA draft

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Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry reacts after making a three-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

On Basketball: Stephen Curry shooting his way into history

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press