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Thunder acquire 17th pick Pokusevski from Timberwolves

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa (55) grabs a rebound against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tampa, Fla. Achiuwa was selected by the Miami Heat in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Heat take Precious Achiuwa with No. 20 pick in NBA draft

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 5, 2020, file photo, Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji looks to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in Tucson, Ariz. Nnaji was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

AP Source: Nuggets finishing deal with Pelicans for Hampton

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 5, 2020, file photo, San Diego State's Malachi Flynn brings the ball up against Air Force during the second half of a Mountain West Conference tournament NCAA college basketball game in Las Vegas. Flynn was selected by the Toronto Raptors in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

Raptors draft San Diego State G Malachi Flynn 29th overall

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Georgia's Anthony Edwards (5) looks to pass the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Memphis in Memphis, Tenn. The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Edwards with the first pick in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File)

Wolves select Edwards with No. 1 pick in delayed NBA draft

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio, left, drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls guard Coby White during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, in this Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. A person with knowledge of the situation says All-Star guard Chris Paul is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Phoenix Suns, where he'll play alongside one of the league's most dynamic young scorers in fellow All-Star Devin Booker. The Thunder are acquiring Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Jalen Lecque, Ty Jerome and a first-round pick that will be conveyed sometime between 2022 and 2025, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been finalized by the league. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

AP Sources: Ariza to Pistons, Horford to OKC, Rubio to Minn.

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Warriors’ Klay Thompson suffers leg injury, severity unclear

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, file photo, Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton drives up court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi Valley State in Ames, Iowa. The Sacramento Kings selected Tyrese Haliburton with the 12th overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, Nov. 18, 2020 adding depth to a backcourt that is almost certain to undergo significant changes. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Kings take Haliburton in draft, add depth to backcourt

By MIKE WAGAMAN - Associated Press

FILE - Georgia's Anthony Edwards heads to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo., in this Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, file photo. Edwards is expected to be one of the top picks in the NBA Draft on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, FIlre)

Anthony Edwards to Minnesota at No. 1

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, Auburn forward Isaac Okoro (23) dribbles up court against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Okoro in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)

Cavaliers take Auburn small forward Okoro with fifth pick

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 file photo, Kentucky's Tyrese Maxey, left, shoots near Mount St. Mary's Malik Jefferson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky. The Philadelphia 76ers selected Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey with the 21st pick of the NBA draft, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, the first selection under the new regime led by president Daryl Morey. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)

76ers shake up roster, deal Horford, Richardson at draft

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2019, file photo, Memphis center James Wiseman, center, shoots in front of Oregon guards Will Richardson, left, and Payton Pritchard during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Portland, Ore. The Golden State Warriors selected Wiseman in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)

Warriors select James Wiseman with second overall pick

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2020, file photo, Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) is congratulated after a dunk against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan. Azubuike was selected by the Utah Jazz in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)

Jazz select Udoka Azubuike with 27th pick in NBA draft

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 22, 2017, file photo, Cholet's Killian Hayes, left, drives against an unidentified Chalon-sur-Saone player during the French Cup under-17 final in Paris on April 22, 2017. Hayes was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo, Fil)

Pistons draft Hayes as first of trio of first-round picks

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2019, file photo, Maccabi Fox Tel Aviv's Deni Avdija controls the ball during the Euro League basketball match between Olimpia Milan and Maccabi Fox Tel Aviv, in Milan, Italy. Avdija was selected by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

Israeli teen Deni Avdija drafted by Wizards at No. 9 overall

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Maryland forward Jalen Smith dribbles up court against Illinois during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Park, Md. Smith was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Jalen Smith, former Maryland star, selected 10th overall by Phoenix Suns

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 10, 2020, file photo, North Carolina guard Cole Anthony reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Anthony was selected by the Orlando Magic in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Magic take North Carolina’s Cole Anthony with 15th pick

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Southern California forward Onyeka Okongwu, left, shoots as Arizona forward Ira Lee defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. Okongwu was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Hawks land USC C Okongwu with sixth pick n the NBA draft

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 10, 2019, file photo, RJ Hampton arrives at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. Hampton was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA basketball draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Bucks select R.J. Hampton at No. 24, but may be trading him

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, Washington forward Isaiah Stewart, center, shoots as Southern California guard Jonah Mathews, left, watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. Stewart was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Blazers take Washington State’s CJ Elleby with 46th pick

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press