Utah Jazz

From teammates and opponents to coaches, officials and staff, those who were there remember how Bryant's last game became something no one expected -- and no one will forget.

— LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night.

Summer is here for 10 franchises that missed the postseason. What lies ahead for Milwaukee, Dallas and each eliminated team?

— Blake Hinson scored a career-high 30 points, John Konchar and Bez Mbeng had triple-doubles, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 147-101 on Friday night.

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With tanking strategies growing in both audaciousness and frequency of use, can the league get its arms around the often-effective practice?