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Then-Milwaukee Bucks associate head coach Charles Lee gestures during the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Chicago. The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coach. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics top assistant coach. Lee will complete the Celtics’ playoff run before joining the Hornets on a full-time basis.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Hornets hire Boston Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Andrew Nembhard (2) defends against New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) during the first half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jalen Brunson returns from foot injury, sparks Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 lead in East semifinals

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, left, defends in the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Monday, May 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray fined $100K for throwing heating pack, towel onto court

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

In this April 5, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers shouts to his teammates during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the deal says that the Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Marcin Gortat to the Clippers for Rivers .(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) **FILE**

NBA, NFL players trade barbs about swapping sports

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Goodwin (4) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Jokic, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA MVP Award that will be announced Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Jokic wins his third NBA MVP award in past four seasons

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, left, goes up to block a shot by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, as Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) looks on in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Gobert wins record-tying fourth Defensive Player of the Year award

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, right, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Monday, May 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets’ Murray throws heating pack onto court in blowout loss to Timberwolves

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts during the first half of Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers president Daryl Morey has big plans to build NBA title team around Embiid and Maxey

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) drives past Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith (23) during the first half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, May 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson shouts from the bench during the second half in Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Federal appeals court upholds ruling that Zion Williamson’s 2019 contract with an agent was void

Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a score with guard Devonte' Graham (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Antonio, Friday, April 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs’ Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Josh Hart (3) and teammate Isaiah Hartenstein (55) celebrate after winning Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Knicks’ trio of Villanova stars help them advance to 2nd round of East playoffs

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant stands on the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors, Jan. 15, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Lawyers for a teenager who is suing the two-time NBA All-Star over a fight during an offseason pickup game can withdraw from the case after the teen's attorneys cited irreconcilable conflicts with their client, a Tennessee judge ruled Friday, May 3. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Lawyers for teen suing NBA star Ja Morant over a fight during a pickup game withdraw from the case

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a score with guard Devonte' Graham (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Antonio, Friday, April 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January

Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) makes a pass against Milwaukee Bucks' Jae Crowder (99) and Andre Jackson Jr. during the second half of Game 4 of the first round NBA playoff basketball series, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) **FILE**

Pacers, Knicks hope to make most of their second chances with closeout wins

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch holds his knee after colliding with Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Phoenix. The Timberwolves won 122-116, taking the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to have surgery on knee after sideline collision, AP source says

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, middle, watches along with teammates during the second half of Game 4 of the first round NBA playoff basketball series against the Indiana Pacers, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) **FILE**

Bucks, 76ers face first-round Game 5 eliminations after high expectations

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus (33) and forward Maya Moore (23) embrace after Game 5 of the team's WNBA Finals against the Los Angeles Sparks, Oct. 4, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame had a huge Minnesota feel to it with the induction of Moore and Augustus getting enshrined on Saturday, April 25, 2024. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP, File)

Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus headline Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo talks to Damian Lillard on the bench during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA playoff basketball game Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out of Game 3 in Bucks-Pacers playoff series

Associated Press