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Sam Hinkie's tenure in Houston was never about Sam Hinkie, he'll tell you. It was really about the system.

The Bobcats fired rookie head coach Mike Dunlap shortly after the season ended, to the confusion and anger of some, and satisfaction of others.

That doesn’t mean he doubts his ability to make an NBA team. Curry’s Duke career ended in the NCAA tournament.

But they did get repeatedly name-dropped Saturday by the San Antonio Spurs, which made sense considering the frontcourt duo the Spurs face in this round of the playoffs somewhat resembles the Lakers' tandem they quickly dispatched in the first round.

The Detroit Pistons scored big with Andre Drummond at No. 9 in last year's draft and might be better off losing Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery and staying in a lesser salary slot than using too much of their hard-earned financial flexibility on a higher pick in a competitive lottery.

Was the team's leading scorer, but looked gassed down the stretch. Enough so that Gregg Popovich sat Duncan for the last 4:28 of the game.

Indiana Pacers guard D.J. Augustin passes the basketball to centre Roy Hibbert around New York Knicks centre Amar'e Stoudemire while Knicks guards Jason Kidd and J.R. Smith watch the play during the first half of their NBA Eastern Conference second round playoff game in Indianapolis, Indiana May 18, 2013.

Kansas' Ben McLemore dunks against Western Kentucky during their second round game of this year's NCAA tournament in Kansas City.

When the 2014 NBA draft approaches next summer, several NBA squads will be hoping the lottery balls bounce in their favor.

The Charlotte Bobcats have begun the process of changing the team name to the Hornets , according to CBS Sports .

Point guard George Hill is out with a concussion, NBA rules requiring him to pass a concussion test before he can play again.

Strengths : He can shoot. That's about it. But that's obviously still a valuable NBA skill, so a tip of the cap to The Scottish Terrier .

CHICAGO Former N.C. State forward C.J. Leslie knows he needs to make a big impression on NBA executives between now and late June to be a first-round pick.

It wadn't pretty. It wadn't smooth. But damnit was it timely. Melo once again had his fill of Paul George's meat-hooks, but buried enough jumpers - clean and contested alike - to keep the lead safe.

Summer classes started at Duke on Wednesday, and one notable former star was back in the classroom, continuing toward his degree.

Tim Duncan had 19 points and six rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Spurs held off a furious final rally to beat the Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 on Thursday night and advance to the Western Conference finals.

DEERFIELD – The next time he suits up for a game, there's a good chance Derrick Rose will actually be in a uniform and not in a jacket and slacks.

The team said Hill suffered a concussion in Game 4 Tuesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

However, it won't be easy as they have to travel to the frenzied Oracle Arena in Oakland.