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This Oct. 25, 2018 photo shows employees at the new sports book at the Tropicana casino in Atlantic City N.J., preparing to take bets moments before it opened. On Dec. 18, 2018, Canadian firm theScore announced it will enter New Jersey's sports betting market next year, and the NBA and FanDuel announced a gambling agreement. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry) ** FILE **

New entrant to NJ sports betting; FanDuel, Draft Kings deals

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Jail Blazers’ by Kerry Eggers

By Chris Deaton

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) puts pressure on Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) as he looks for the pass during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto. With eight shopping days to Christmas, it's time to consider the NBA's decision to spotlight Antetokounmpo and Philadelphia's Joel Embiid in the holiday lineup. The conversation has to include the biggest name to go the opposite direction this past offseason: Leonard, who forced his way out of San Antonio in a trade after missing most of last season with a mysterious leg injury. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

East features MVP candidates even with LeBron in the West

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 file photo, Texas forward Jaxson Hayes (10) celebrates a dunk during an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Commonwealth in Austin, Texas. Texas freshman Hayes is a meteoric rise from raw talent to early buzz as a potential 2019 NBA draft pick. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

Texas freshman Jaxson Hayes is rising hoops star

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls Jabari Parker, from left, Cristiano Felicio, Kris Dunn and Shaquille Harrison, warm up at the start of a basketball practice at the Mexico City Arena in Mexico City, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. The Bulls will face Orlando Magic Thursday in the first of two 2018 regular-season NBA games to be played in the high-altitude Mexican capital. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Popular Bulls visit Mexico amid reports of turmoil

By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ - Associated Press

In this Dec. 4, 2018 photo, from left, Santa Cruz Warriors coach Aaron Miles visits with fans and sponsors after their basketball practice in Santa Cruz, Calif. As the Santa Cruz Warriors huddled together after practice, Darius Morris gave a quick recap of his adventure to the Arizona desert a day earlier to interview with the Suns. Phoenix needed a point guard with Devin Booker's hamstring injury, and Morris was in the mix. Coach Aaron Miles, who so wishes he were still playing, had to stand in leading the offense given Morris' absence. Such is life in the topsy-turvy, changing-by-the-day G League, when Golden State or another club might come calling at a moment's notice to swipe a top player for promotion to the NBA. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)

Golden State G League team in Santa Cruz is key developer

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris, right, shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Cristiano Felicio during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski

Brown nets 23, Celtics race past Bulls 133-77

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman, right, from Turkey, shoots over Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Curry’s 42 leads Warriors past Cavs in faux Finals rematch

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 photo, Nevada 's Cody Martin, right, stands in front of his twin brother Caleb Martin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California in Los Angeles. No. 6 Nevada has matched its 8-0 start from last season, winning its games by an average of 20 points.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Caleb Martin powers No. 6 Nevada to another 8-0 start

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Robert Covington celebrates one of his baskets against the Houston Rockets in the second half half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 103-91. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

The Timberwolves, finally, are getting it done on defense

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks' Vince Carter (15) grabs a pass as Charlotte Hornets' Frank Kaminsky (44) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Vince Carter enjoying his decision to go to Atlanta

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Trevor Ariza, second from left, drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Tyson Chandler (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) **FILE**

Kuzma leads Lakers’ 120-96 rout of Suns for 3rd straight win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk, right, steals the ball away from New Orleans Pelicans center Anthony Davis as Hornets forward Frank Kaminsky, left, watches in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Anthony Davis powers Pelicans past Hornets 119-109

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 9, 2013, file photo, Miami Heat's Mike Miller (13) reacts after scoring during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, in Miami. Mike Miller helped the Miami Heat hang two NBA championship banners. He gets to show them off on Saturday. Miller is an assistant coach for the Memphis Tigers now, and it'll be a very sentimental moment for him when his new team plays No. 20 Texas Tech in his former home arena as part of the HoopHall Miami Invitational. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Back in Miami: Now a coach, Mike Miller reflects on Heat era

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Oklahoma City won 100-83. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Westbrook ties for 3rd in triple-doubles, Thunder beat Cavs

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

Willie Naulls, former UCLA and NBA star, dies at 84

Associated Press

In this Nov. 20, 2018, photo a customer makes a sports bet at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. Professional sports leagues that once vehemently fought sports betting are now partnering with gambling companies to get in on it now that it's legal. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

US leagues cashing in on sports betting they once fought

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kyle Korver (26) keeps the ball away from Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) during the third quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. A person familiar with the deal said Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade veteran forward Korver to the Utah Jazz. (AP Photo/Scott R. Galvin, File)

AP Source: Cavs send Korver to Jazz for G Burks, 2 picks

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Oklahoma City won 100-83. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Westbrook ties for 3rd in triple-doubles, Thunder beat Cavs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press