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FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2017, file photo, San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) pumps his fist after hitting the winning shot in the final seconds of the team's NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, in San Antonio. Ginobili retired at age 41 Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, after a "fabulous journey" in which he helped the San Antonio Spurs win four NBA championships in 16 seasons with the club. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) **FILE**

Manu Ginobili, a 4-time champion with Spurs, retires at 41

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NBA 2K League has a champ in New York and plans around globe

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, then-Sacramento Kings guard Vince Carter smiles in the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Denver. Carter, the oldest active player in the NBA, is about to begin his 21st season and first with the Atlanta Hawks, a rebuilding team that's likely to be among the worst in the league. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Vince Carter, at 41, not quite ready to call it a career

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Mental evaluation ordered for slain NBA player’s ex-wife

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Krzyzewski: No ‘plan of execution’ for NCAA hoops reforms

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The Latest: Agents land a place in NCAA rule reforms

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LeBron James listens to a question at a news conference after the opening ceremony for the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, July 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Phil Long) ** FILE **

Trump rips LeBron James’ smarts hours before rally in Ohio

By JONATHAN LEMIRE - Associated Press

Frank Sinatra impersonator Brian Duprey, left, and Elvis Presley impersonator Kevin Mills, right, show off a ticket for a bet they placed on the New York Yankees moments after Harrah's casino in Atlantic City N.J. began accepting sports bets on Wednesday Aug. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Column: Bookies go from pariahs to partners in NBA deal

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2018, file photo, NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during All-Star basketball festivities in Los Angeles. The NBA and WNBA will now share official data with MGM Resorts International, a major win for the leagues as they prepare for the anticipated growth of sports betting across the country. The Las Vegas-based casino giant will pay the NBA for that data to use in determining outcomes of various bets. Terms of the deal announced Tuesday, July 31, 2018, were not disclosed, other than it’s a multiyear arrangement. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) **FILE**

NBA strikes deal with MGM Resorts to provide data to bettors

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FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2018, file photo, Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) is seen during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, in Philadelphia. Heat President Pat Riley said Friday, July 27 2018, that he will have talks with managing general partner Micky Arison in the coming days about Wade's future. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)

Riley: Heat will be patient and wait for Wade’s decision

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2018, file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard handles a ball before an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in San Antonio. Two people familiar with the situation say San Antonio and Toronto have reached an agreement in principle on a trade that will send Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors and DeMar DeRozan to the Spurs. One of the people says the Spurs also are sending Danny Green to the Raptors as part of the deal. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) **FILE**

Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors, DeMar DeRozan goes to Spurs in blockbuster deal

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Josh Hart, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game, Monday, July 16, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Take that for data: NBA preps for expanded betting on games

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2018 file photo New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (0) shoots a free throw in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn. Cousins will be ready to play at some point this season. And when he is, the two-time defending NBA champions will be waiting. Adding a fifth All-Star to their already glitzy lineup, the Golden State Warriors have come to terms with Cousins on a one-year, $5.3 million deal _ not the biggest money move on Day 2 of the NBA Free Agency period, but the most intriguing. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, file)

Free agency turning into bargain hunting for NBA clubs

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps, center, speaks at a news conference announcing the recent signings of Elfrid Payton, left, and Julius Randle, at their NBA basketball training facility in Metairie, La., Friday, July 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Demps: Randle, Payton additions make Pelicans better

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Ex-NBA players bring 3-on-3 basketball games to Detroit

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FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2018 file photo New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (0) shoots a free throw in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn. Cousins will be ready to play at some point this season. And when he is, the two-time defending NBA champions will be waiting. Adding a fifth All-Star to their already glitzy lineup, the Golden State Warriors have come to terms with Cousins on a one-year, $5.3 million deal _ not the biggest money move on Day 2 of the NBA Free Agency period, but the most intriguing. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, file)

DeMarcus Cousins didn’t even consider Wizards

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Sunday, March 11, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Los Angeles. On Sunday, July 1, 2018, James announced he would be joining Ball and the Lakers to try and dethrone the Golden State Warriors and grow his own legacy. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

LA-Bron: James agrees to 4-year contract with Lakers

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George is pictured during an NBA basketball media day in Oklahoma City. George has decided not to exercise his $20.7 million option for next season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. George will become an unrestricted free agent on Sunday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, June 28, 2018, because neither George nor the team has publicly announced his decision. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

On Basketball: LA will still be there for Paul George

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this April 5, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers shouts to his teammates during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the deal says that the Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Marcin Gortat to the Clippers for Rivers .(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) **FILE**

Austin Rivers gets fresh start with Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James shoots against Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green during the first half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals. (Gregory Shamus/Pool Photo via AP, File)

LeBron James agrees to join Lakers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times