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FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during NBA All-Star festivities in Charlotte, N.C. A person with knowledge of the matter says that the NBA recently sent a proposal to the National Basketball Players Association about lowering the minimum age to enter the NBA Draft from 19 to 18, as the sides continuing moving toward eliminating the &quot;one-and-done&quot; policy that has many elite players going to college for one season. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) **FILE**

NBA, union forward talks on ending ‘one-and-done’

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots a 3-pointer over Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Wizards need a lot to go right in order to make playoffs

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) forces a jump ball against Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

NBA-leading Bucks hold off Celtics 98-97

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 143-120. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) **FILE**

The NBA playoff push starts now with All-Star break ending

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Ex-NBA player Glen Davis avoids jail time in marijuana bust

Associated Press

Then-President Barack Obama speaks about his Clean Power Plan, Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, in the East Room at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Barack Obama to be involved with NBA-backed Africa League

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2017 file photo, J. Cole performs at The Budweiser Made In America Festival in Philadelphia. The Platinum-selling rapper is honoring his home state by launching a music festival in North Carolina this September 2018. Dreamville Records and ScoreMore Shows announced Friday, April 27, 2018, that the inaugural Dreamville Festival will debut Sept. 15 in Raleigh at Dorothea Dix Park. Cole, who was born on a military base in Germany, was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina.(Photo by Michael Zorn/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

J. Cole to perform 2019 NBA All-Star Game halftime show

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, second from left, and Charlotte Vi Lyles and members of the Curry family pose for a photo at the Carole Hoefener Community Center in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, where the Currys refurbished the center, including the indoor basketball court. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)

Currys: All-Star weekend ‘everything we hoped it would be’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Dell Curry and son's Stephen Curry and Seth Curry are interviewed during the NBA All-Star 3-Point contest, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

The Latest: Team LeBron rallies, wins All-Star game 178-164

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2018 file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces that the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the 2022 NBA All Star game during a news conference in Cleveland. The NBA is bringing a pro league to Africa. The Basketball Africa League, a new collaboration between the NBA and the sport's global governing body FIBA, was announced Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

NBA, FIBA announce plans for pro league in Africa

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives on Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. The Bucks defeated the Pacers 106-97. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The Latest: OKC’s Diallo leaps over Shaq to win dunk contest

Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry, left, drives to the basket on Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. The Blazers won 129-107. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Curry ‘family reunion’ has special start at All-Star Weekend

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

U.S. Team's Kyle Kuzma, of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the MVP trophy after the NBA All-Star Rising Stars basketball game between the World Team and the U.S. Team, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. The U.S. Team won 161-144. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Kuzma wins MVP, US tops World in Rising Stars 161-144

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

As betting widens, NBA teams positioning to cash in

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2018, file photo, Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) reacts after making a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, in Dallas. The step-back 3-pointer is the perfect weapon for the modern NBA, practically a necessity in a game where the ability to find space to shoot from behind the arc is more valued than ever before. Doncic has ridden it to stardom on both sides of the Atlantic.(AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

The Latest: US tops World in Rising Stars game, 161-144

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Away team's Brad Williams (7) dribbles during the first half of an NBA All-Star Celebrity basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Famous Los leads Home Team in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) collides with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nerlens Noel (3) after attempting to block a shot at the end of the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Davis kept his left arm still as he walked to the locker room shortly after fouling Noel on an attempted shot block with his left hand. When the second half began, the Pelicans announced that Davis was out of the remainder of the game with a left shoulder injury, The Pelicans won 131-122. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Pelicans fire GM Dell Demps amid Anthony Davis fallout

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers, third from left, presents All-Star jerseys to Klay Thompson (11), Stephen Curry (30) and Kevin Durant (35) prior to an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

All-Star: 10 things to know about the weekend

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis reacts to a call during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. The Magic won 118-88. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Pelicans: Davis injured shoulder vs Thunder

Associated Press

This Nov. 1, 2018, file photo shows, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announcing that the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the 2022 NBA All Star game in Cleveland. AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Adam Silver, NBA commissioner, approached by owners to run NFL: Report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times