FILE - LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, center, shoots as Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis defends during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)

FILE - Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is seen in the first half of an NBA basketball game, March 27, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 07: NBA player Mark Williams attends the game between the Chicago Sky and the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on July 07, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

SUN VALLEY, IDAHO - JULY 07: Adam Silver, commissioner of the NBA, attends the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference at the Sun Valley Lodge on July 7, 2026 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Every year, some of the world's wealthiest and most powerful figures from the media, finance, technology, and political spheres converge at the Sun Valley Resort for the exclusive week-long conference hosted by boutique investment bank Allen & Co. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

SUN VALLEY, IDAHO - JULY 07: Adam Silver (C), commissioner of the NBA, and Ynon Kreiz, CEO Mattel, Inc., attend the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference at the Sun Valley Lodge on July 7, 2026 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Every year, some of the world's wealthiest and most powerful figures from the media, finance, technology, and political spheres converge at the Sun Valley Resort for the exclusive week-long conference hosted by boutique investment bank Allen & Co. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) gestures after hitting a three-point basket inthe second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Detroit Pistons, May 11, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

FILE - Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry celebrates his 3-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during overtime in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, file)

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives as San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) and guard Dylan Harper (2) defend during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)