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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

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

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

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

Detroit Pistons' Reggie Jackson (1) makes a move to get to the basket against Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Fournier’s buzzer beater lifts Magic past Pistons 109-107

By BILL FAY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Giannis’ triple-double helps Bucks turn away Nets 129-115

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Davis scores 48, Pelicans edge Doncic, Mavs 114-112

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) drives against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in San Antonio. LeBron James was named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File) **FILE**

LeBron James’ consecutive games streak ends at 156

Associated Press

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) defends against Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) as he shoots the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Leonard scores 30, Green’s 3 lifts Toronto past Heat 106-104

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, rear, dunks on Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz pull away for 117-96 win over Blazers

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

NBA has most-watched Christmas slate of games since 2011

Associated Press

Things to know for the NBA’s annual Christmas bonanza

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) smiles during a break in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Binge-worthy day of NBA games a gift for hoops fans

By Deron Snyder