FILE - Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges makes a shot against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, file)

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 27: AJ Dybantsa, the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, throws out a ceremonial first pitch prior to a game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 27, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)

Fans cheer during an event of USA's basketball player Kyrie Irving during his World Tour with the Chinese brand ANTA titled "The Return" in Chengdu, in China's southwestern Sichuan province on June 27, 2026. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP via Getty Images)

Fans cheer during an event of USA's basketball player Kyrie Irving during his World Tour with the Chinese brand ANTA titled "The Return" in Chengdu, in China's southwestern Sichuan province on June 27, 2026. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP via Getty Images)

A fan attends an event of USA's basketball player Kyrie Irving of his World Tour with the Chinese brand ANTA titled "The Return" in Chengdu, in China's southwestern Sichuan province on June 27, 2026. (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP via Getty Images)

USA's basketball player Kyrie Irving (R) is guarded by his father Drederick Irving (L) in an event with fans during his World Tour with the Chinese brand ANTA titled "The Return" in Chengdu, in China's southwestern Sichuan province on June 27, 2026. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP via Getty Images)

USA's basketball player Kyrie Irving (2L) is seen at the end of an event with fans during his World Tour with the Chinese brand ANTA titled "The Return" in Chengdu, in China's southwestern Sichuan province on June 27, 2026. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP via Getty Images)