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Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey reacts during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Players: Emotions will run high when Casey makes his return

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell, center, celebrates as time runs out in overtime as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, guard Klay Thompson, second from right, and guard Shaun Livingston walk off the court in an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 121-116 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Warriors suspend fiery Green 1 game for detrimental conduct

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

The ankle of Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) is seen after an injury during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Timberwolves beat Nets after LeVert’s gruesome injury

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

File-This Nv. 5, 2018, file photo shows Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler, right, shooting as Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Butler is headed to Philadelphia, ending the weeks-long saga of him wanting out of Minnesota. A person with knowledge of the situation says Butler is being traded to the 76ers in a package that will send Dario Saric and Robert Covington to the Timberwolves. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Ref Leroy Richardson’s road to the NBA started in the Navy

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin and Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) reach for the rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Tony Parker has 24 points, Hornets beat Pistons 113-103

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, center, grabs a rebound between Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert, bottom, and center Jarrett Allen during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Durant’s double-double lifts Warriors past Nets 116-100

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman (16) leans a shoulder into Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. The Cavaliers’ list of injured players continues to grow. Starting forward Cedi Osman will miss at least one game with back spasms, the fourth Cleveland player sidelined by an injury. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Cavs’ painful season worsening as Osman joins injury list

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, left, talks with teammate Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Leonard returns to help Raptors improve to NBA-best 11-1

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose, left, and center Karl-Anthony Towns defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Chandler has impactful debut as Lakers beat Wolves 114-110

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner, right, shoots as Milwaukee Bucks forward John Henson, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)

McCollum scores 40 as Trail Blazers beat Bucks 118-103

By ERIK GARCIA GUNDERSEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams (12), of New Zealand, reach for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Schroder scores 28 in place of Westbrook in 95-86 win

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) falls over Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) after they both chased the loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Richardson scores 27, leads Heat past Pistons 120-115 in OT

By BOB DUFF - Associated Press

In this Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 photo, Temple head coach Fran Dunphy looks over his notes during his team's NCAA men's college basketball practice in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Dunphy set to turn over Temple to assistant McKie

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry (7) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers' Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Ibaka’s career-high 34 sends Raptors past Lakers, 121-107

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

With NBA’s worst D, other issues, Wall’s Wizards start 1-7

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

West Virginia State University to name street for Earl Lloyd

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 1, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State's Teaira McCowan (15) blocks a shot by Notre Dame's Marina Mabrey (3) during the first half in the final of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament in Columbus, Ohio. Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer is fond of calling McCowan his &quot;Aircraft Carrier.&quot; She's 6-foot-7 with a huge wingspan and among just a handful of true post players who can give programs a sizable advantage. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Trio of traditional centers hidden jewels in women’s game

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul goes to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Paul, Anthony help Rockets top Nets 119-111, end 4-game skid

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dives to make a save during the second half on an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 122-113. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Embiid leads 76ers past Clippers 122-113

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike looks toward the scoreboard after receiving treatment for a cut on the face during the second half in Game 3 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Minnesota Lynx in Los Angeles. The WNBA players have opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement that runs through October 2021, allows the players' union to start negotiating the new one now. &quot;We look forward to our upcoming discussions and negotiating a new agreement with the league,&quot; the players' union, led by Ogwumike, said in a statement. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

WNBA cut short labor contract after 2019 season

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press