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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

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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

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

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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

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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

As betting widens, NBA teams positioning to cash in

By TIM REYNOLDS - 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

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

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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

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, left, and Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, right, talk as they swap jerseys after an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) **FILE**

Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki share eventful history as honorary NBA All-Stars

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Feb. 6, 2018, file photo, Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (31) defends as Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) take a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in New York. At center, in an Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Golden State Warriors react as teammate Stephen Curry shoots a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, in New York. At right, in a Feb. 6, 2019, file photo, Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) attempts a three-point basket during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, 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. (AP Photo/File)

Step-back 3 NBA’s new weapon, though not a shot for everyone

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala, left, and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell chase a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Curry heats up late, Warriors roll past Jazz 115-108

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Jimmy Butler (23) drives past New York Knicks' Allonzo Trier (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Embiid, 76ers win 126-111, hand Knicks 18th straight loss

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Derrick Rose, center, goes airborne for a layup as Houston Rockets' James Harden, left, Eric Gordon and Michael Carter-Williams, right, watch in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

T-Wolves overcome Harden’s 42 to top Houston 121-111

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Murray State's Ja Morant in action during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SIU - Edwardsville in Murray, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Murray State’s Morant ascends to possible NBA lottery pick

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets owner and former North Carolina great Michael Jordan, center, watches North Carolina play Virginia during an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. At right is former North Carolina player Buzz Peterson, assistant general manager of the Hornets, and at left is former North Carolina player Mitch Kupchak, general manager of the Hornets. Peterson knew Jordan as well as anyone when they were in college. Roommates and teammates at North Carolina, they spent countless days competing on the basketball court in practice and endless hours talking hoops. But Peterson never saw this coming: His roommate becoming an NBA owner and hosting the league’s All-Star game in his home state of North Carolina. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

All-Star game marks latest milestone for Michael Jordan

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Washington Wizards basketball President Ernie Grunfeld said Thursday that the Wizards did not move into the draft because the opportunities they preferred did not come available. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, file) **FILE**

Otto Porter trade is Ernie Grunfeld’s latest attempt to put out Wizards fires he started

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

FILE - At left, in a Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons is shown in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, in Phoenix. At right, in a March 8, 2018, file photo, Magic Johnson attends an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 men's tournament, in Las Vegas. The NBA is going to investigate whether league rules were broken when Philadelphia's Ben Simmons inquired about meeting with Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson for playing tips. League spokesman Mike Bass said Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, that the NBA will look at the matter. (AP Photo/File) **FILE**

NBA says no rules broken in Ben Simmons-Magic Johnson meeting request

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