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Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris, from right, goes up for a shot against Sacramento Kings' Tyrese Haliburton and Richaun Holmes during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Harris leads short-handed 76ers past Kings 129-105

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James holds his ankle after going down with an injury during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron James sprains right ankle in loss, out indefinitely

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks to pass the ball around Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 19, 2021, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 113-101. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Suns bounce back from loss, beat Timberwolves 113-101

By BOB HUHN - Associated Press

Kentucky's Brandon Boston Jr. (3) shoots against Mississippi State's Quinten Post (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Kentucky’s Boston decided to enter NBA draft

Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, back, hugs Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James before an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron puts Lakers past Hornets 116-105 for 4th straight win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Oklahoma State's Cade Cunningham (2) passes over Baylor's MaCio Teague during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Pick Six: Cunningham, Mobley lead top NBA prospects in NCAAs

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Edwards, KAT both top 40 points, T’wolves stun Suns 123-119

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Keldon Johnson (3) grabs a rebound between Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr., (22) and Collin Sexton (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Johnson has 23 points, 21 boards as Spurs beat Cavs 116-110

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Family ties: Payton II wins G League defensive player award

Associated Press

FILE - Portland Trail Blazers forward Trevor Ariza, left, tries to go up for a shot on Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic, center, and forward Bam Adebayo, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., in this Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, file photo. Ariza has had interest in playing for the Miami Heat since a draft workout in 2004. He was traded to Miami this week and now gets that long-awaited chance. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes, File)

At long last, Ariza getting his chance to play for Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 19, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Wiggins scores 40 as short-handed Warriors beat Grizzlies

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kings hold on, beat Celtics 107-96 to sweep season series

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) works against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Doncic, Mavs answer, split set with Clippers in 105-89 win

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet looks to shoot as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

NBA tells teams rules will be relaxed for vaccinated persons

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) goes to the basket past Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal, Westbrook leads Wizards past NBA-leading Jazz

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - Iona head coach Rick Pitino celebrates after Iona won an NCAA college basketball game against Fairfield during the finals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament in Atlantic City, N.J., in this Saturday, March 13, 2021, file photo.Rick Pitino survived sex scandals and FBI investigations , won national championships , and when his coaching options seemingly dried up , he left for Greece. Somehow , the winding road of his career took him to Iona - and back in the NCAA Tournament. The last stop - he swears it’s true - of his career. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Pitino rises from ashes of scandal for rebirth at Iona

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after shooting a 3-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Curry, WNBA players receive Jackie Robinson award from NAACP

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Washington's Erik Stevenson (10) and Jamal Bey guard Utah's Timmy Allen (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Beal’s 43, Westbrook’s triple-double lead Wizards over Jazz

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, passes the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Okogie during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron gets 99th triple-double, Lakers rout Wolves 137-121

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Kentucky's Brandon Boston Jr. (3), Isaiah Jackson (23) and Dontaie Allen, right, celebrate after a score against Mississippi State in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Kentucky’s Jackson to enter NBA draft, but not hire an agent

Associated Press