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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after scoring during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Nuggets won 115-99. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

All about LeBron James: Where does the Lakers star go from here?

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a March 18, 2014, file photo, James Dolan, executive chairman of Madison Square Garden, listens to a question at a news conference, in New York. At right, in an April 11, 2017, file photo, former New York Knicks basketball player Charles Oakley talks to the press after an appearance in Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York. New York Knicks great Charles Oakley is tired of &quot;bully&quot; team owner James Dolan threatening to ban fans from Madison Square Garden. Oakley, the former NBA enforcer and rebounding machine with the Knicks, said Dolan was wrong to mouth off at a fan who encouraged him to sell the team during a loss at MSG. (AP Photo/File)

Oakley calls Knicks owner a ‘bully’ for fan altercation

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) sprints to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left rear, as Austin Rivers (25) and Devin Harris, right, watch in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, March 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Gordon, Paul helps Rockets top Mavericks 94-93

By DAVE JACKSON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) goes up for a shot past Indiana Pacers' Kyle O'Quinn (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid lifts 76ers past Pacers in return from knee injury

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams, left, shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nerlens Noel defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 8, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Williams, Gallinari lead Clippers past Thunder 118-110

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after making a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won, 131-114. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Antetokounmpo powers Bucks past Hornets for 50th win

By CHARLES F. GARDNER - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after scoring during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. With the basket, James passed Michael Jordan for fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

LeBron James overwhelmed after passing Michael Jordan, his hero

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots and scores as Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig, center, defends and center Nikola Jokic watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. With the basket, James moved past Michael Jordan for fourth place on the NBA career scoring list. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Nuggets top Lakers 115-99 as LeBron passes Jordan

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker smiles after making a 3-pointer against the New York Knicks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Booker’s season-high 41 points power Suns past Knicks

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots and scores as Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. With the basket, James passed Michael Jordan for fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for 4th in career scoring

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, right, works against New York Knicks guard Damyean Dotson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 4, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Barnes has best game with Kings in 115-108 win over Knicks

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Chiquita Evans smiles after being selected as the 56th pick overall by the Warriors Gaming Squad at the NBA 2K League draft Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in New York. Evans is the first woman selected in the esports league. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Warriors draft first woman player into NBA 2K esports league

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Harden scores 35, Rockets beat Raptors 107-95

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (31 dunks in front of Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith, bottom, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 4, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Nets crush Mavericks 127-88 to end three-game skid

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden, right, drives past Boston Celtics' Marcus Morris during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, March 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Raptors, Rockets to play in Japan next preseason

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma State forward Cameron McGriff (12) looks for an open teammate while under pressure from Kansas forward Dedric Lawson (1) during an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, March 3, 2019. Lawson led Kansas scoring with 20 points in the 72-67 win over Oklahoma State. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

College coaches look for agile big men in recruiting

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Jerami Grant (9) attempts to shoot against San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay (22) as Thunder guard Russell Westbrook looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

NBA teams just can’t get in the zone when not facing man

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Wade passes Jordan for most blocked shots by a guard

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Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry (95) passes the ball past Chicago Bulls forward Cristiano Felicio (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March. 3, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Len scores 28, Hawks hold on to beat Bulls 123-118

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr., left, dives for a loose ball in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Suns withstand late charge to beat Lakers 118-109

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press