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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

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

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

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

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

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

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

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

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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This undated image provided by Adidas shows the shoe that Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry will wear during the 68th NBA All-Star basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019. (Adidas via AP)

NBA Fashion: All-Stars break out specialty shoes for weekend

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons reacts after being fouled during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 117-110. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

NBA opening investigation of Ben Simmons-Magic Johnson meeting request

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) goes between Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) and Dewayne Dedmon (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Atlanta. Charlotte won 129-120. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Kemba Walker enters 3rd All-Star game with uncertain future

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2017, file photo, North Carolina House Democratic leader Darren Jackson holds up a copy of HB 186, which was a compromise bill to replace HB 2, in Raleigh, N.C. The NBA All-Star Game is set for North Carolina this weekend after the league delayed Charlotte hosting the event for two years because of the state’s “bathroom bill.” (Chris Seward/The News &amp; Observer via AP, File)

NBA All-Star Game arrives after ‘bathroom bill’ changes

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Brandon Ingram, center, goes up for the shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, of Cameroon, and Jimmy Butler, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Joel Embiid leads Sixers past Lebron James-led Lakers, 143-120

By Dave Zeitlin - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) stands on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bradley Beal encouraged with Wizards’ direction after meeting with Ted Leonsis

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis warms up for the team's NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, his first game back since injuring his left index finger last month, in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Pelicans balancing Davis’ playing time with future concerns

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer, left, reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Budenholzer, Malone finding their way to the All-Star Game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

NBA Calendar

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, in San Antonio. Only a few hours remain to determine if the Anthony Davis saga ends for this season or lingers into the summer. The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at 3 p.m. EST, and Davis is still seeking a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans.(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Column: NBA trade deadline provides best reality show around

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) drives between Washington Wizards forwards Otto Porter Jr. (22) and Markieff Morris (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards rebuild underway

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times