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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) battles for control of the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) and center Jakob Poeltl (19) during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Monday Feb. 12, 2024. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Spurs’ rookie records triple-double with 10 blocks

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford reacts after a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) **FILE**

Hornets hope to see future returns from NBA trade deadline day

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama drives against the Toronto Raptors defense during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Monday Feb. 12, 2024. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Spurs rookie Wembanyama records triple-double with 10 blocks

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

FILE - Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields speaks during a news conference, Friday, July 1, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks, allowing the most points per game in the NBA and struggling to remain above the cutoff line for the play-in tournament, surprised many by not making a move before Thursday's trade deadline. General manager Landry Fields said Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, no offer, including any much-speculated deal involving shooting guard Dejounte Murray, fit the team's long-term goals. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Hawks hold onto Dejounte Murray, make no deal as GM Landry protects long-term interests

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

FILE - Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward brings the ball upcourt against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. The Charlotte Hornets are sending often-injured small forward Gordon Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for guard Tre Mann, power forward Davis Bertans, point guard Vasilije Micic and two second round draft picks, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, because the deal has not yet been approved by the league.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Hornets trading Gordon Hayward to Thunder for 3 players, 2 second round draft picks, AP source says

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic, right, passes around Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) **FILE**

Knicks took a big swing, some shooters are now in the playoff race on NBA trade deadline day

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks to pass around Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron) **FILE**

76ers center Joel Embiid has no timetable to return following knee surgery

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to pass the ball as Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ascend to MVP favorites with Joel Embiid out with knee injury

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts after being called for a foul in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Trae Young, Scottie Barnes added to East All-Star team as injury replacements

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks to pass around Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron) **FILE**

Embiid set for procedure to fix lateral meniscus in left knee

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) reacts after scoring against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

76ers celebrate Tyrese Maxey’s first All-Star berth, career-high 51 points without Embiid

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (5) drives against San Antonio Spurs' Dominick Barlow during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards receives $40,000 fine from NBA for criticizing officials

Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, right, drives against San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 113-112. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

NBA approves plan to have draft held over two-day format

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver smiles during a news conference announcing that the 2025 NBA All-Star Game will be played in San Francisco at the Chase Center in San Francisco,, Nov. 6, 2023. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, is the 10th anniversary of Silver taking over as commissioner of the NBA. The league's board of governors rewarded him with a multiyear extension this week, ensuring that he will oversee the NBA for the foreseeable future. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Adam Silver earned his new deal to remain as commissioner of the NBA

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers calls to players during the first half of Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Boston. Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Milwaukee Bucks coach a day after the firing of Adrian Griffin, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Bucks officially announce they have hired Doc Rivers as their coach

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives against Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Knicks hand defending NBA champion Nuggets their worst loss of the season, 122-84

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, dunks as Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron, Russell lead the Lakers’ impressive shooting in a 141-132 victory over Chicago

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates his shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in Atlanta. Doncic had 73 points on the night. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Another scoring spree in the NBA: Luka Doncic scores 73, Devin Booker scores 62

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, drives between Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman (2) and guard Jacob Gilyard (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

James, Embiid, Curry and Durant are in U.S. player pool for Paris Olympics

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press