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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

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

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

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

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

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

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Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris laughs during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Camden, N.J., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tobias Harris hopes to stick around in Philly

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

In this March 17, 2017, photo, Gonzaga's Laura Stockton runs through a drill at a practice before the team's first round NCAA tournament college basketball game against Oklahoma, in Seattle. Stockton, whose older brother David was a guard for the Zags before playing in the NBA and overseas, is a key contributor. She averages 8.4 points and 4 assists per game and has 42 steals this season. She is currently ranked fourth in team history in assists. Laura learned the game from her father, the master of the assist. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Stockton key contributor as Gonzaga reaches for new heights

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS - 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)

The Latest: Clippers’ Bradley to Grizzlies for Green, Temple

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, middle, celebrates his game-winning shot with teammates LeBron James (23) and Kyle Kuzma (0), in an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Boston. The Lakers won 129-128. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Lakers edge Celtics 129-128 on Rondo’s jumper at the buzzer

By The Associated Press - 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

New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis stands near the bench before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

East contenders make their moves, Davis has to wait for his

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis stands near the bench before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Pelicans to permit Davis to play rest of season

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Harrison Barnes walks off the court after the team's NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Barnes was traded during the game to the Sacramento Kings for Zach Randolph and Justin Jackson. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

NBA trade deadline: The winners, and the losers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker drives against the Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game,, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Booker to defend 3-point contest title vs Curry brothers

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Los Angeles Clippers' Tobias Harris (34) is fouled as he drives between Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker, left, and Marvin Williams, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

The Latest: AP source: Markieff Morris to New Orleans

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