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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) gestures to the crowd after being honored during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Wade helps Heat beat Bulls 117-103

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) fouls Detroit Pistons guard Kalin Lucas (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Hield beats buzzer, lifts Kings to 103-101 win over Pistons

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay, left, drives as Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins, center tries to get around Pau Gasol of Spain in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Popovich ties Riley for road wins; Spurs beat Wolves 116-113

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, New York Knicks center Enes Kanter, of Turkey, warms up prior to the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, in Denver. Turkish media reports said Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, that Turkish prosecutors are seeking an international arrest warrant and had prepared an extradition request for Kanter, accusing him of membership in a terror organisation. Sabah newspaper said prosecutors were seeking an Interpol &quot;Red Notice&quot; citing Kanter's ties to Fethullah Gulen, who Turkey blames for a failed 2016 coup, and accusing him of providing financial support to the group. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

NBA’s Silver backs Kanter’s decision to skip London trip

By ZAC BOYER - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, argues for a call with referee Kevin Cutler in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets regroup after blowout home loss to Warriors

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) shoots as Brooklyn Nets' Treveon Graham (21) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden scores 58 points in Rockets’ OT loss to Nets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, front, tracks down a loose ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic follows in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Warriors use NBA-record 1st quarter to rout Nuggets 142-111

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown, left, greets Minnesota Timberwolves' Dario Saric after an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 149-107. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Warriors rout Nuggets after NBA-record 51 in first quarter

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 3, 2018 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton shouts to his team in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. Luke Walton began a wellness program for his Lakers coaching staff. Steve Kerr called Steve Clifford in support after each spent significant time away from the sideline because of debilitating headaches among other symptoms. The NBA Coaches Association now provides guidance to its members on everything from diet and exercise to sleep and mental health. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

NBA coaches’ new play: tending to health to cope with grind

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2009, file photo, Sacramento Kings assistant coach Shareef Abdur-Rahim poses in Sacramento, Calif. Former NBA All-Star Abdur-Rahim is starting his first full week as president of the G League. He was most recently a vice president for the NBA on its basketball operations side, and now gets to try running a league for the first time. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Former All-Star Shareef Abdur-Rahim now running the G League

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) passes the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Jevon Carter in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

All-Star vote process meant to stop Zaza may stop Wade again

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis, right, drives as Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Towns has 27-27 game to lead Wolves past Pelicans, 110-106

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks' Vince Carter (15) watches a video tribute to him during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Vince Carter watches the good times, but is he near goodbye?

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE -In this Dec. 25, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after straining his left groin during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif. The Lakers say James likely will miss at least three more games after being cleared to increase his on-court activity in his comeback from the groin injury. James was evaluated by the Lakers’ medical staff Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

LeBron cleared for more activity, still not ready to play

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, left, defends against Houston Rockets' James Harden during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

After further review, the NBA needs to change its policy

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard, right, drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Leonard, Siakam leads Raptors past Bucks, 123-116

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Jae Crowder, center, drives between Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson, left, and Larry Nance Jr., in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Mitchell, Jazz send Cavs to 8th straight loss, win 117-91

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) passes in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

On Basketball: International stars leaving mark on NBA

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE- In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer, left, talks with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami. In Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have a go-to franchise player capable of getting the team out of any hole. Averaging 26.6 points and 12.8 rebounds, Antetokounmpo was hitting 66 percent of his two-point shots thanks to length and athleticism that makes him nearly unstoppable in the paint. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Giannis, surging Bucks end 2018 with NBA’s best record

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) passes the ball around New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Harden has Rockets rolling with visit to Warriors looming

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press