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Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dunks during first-half NBA basketball game action against the Memphis Grizzlies in Toronto, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Wright scores 15 points as Raptors beat Grizzlies 101-86

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Josh Richardson, left, shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center, defends while Robert Covington, right, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball gam Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

76ers get in on Philly’s Super Bowl bash with win over Heat

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan drives past Portland Trail Blazers' Pat Connaughton, left, as Raptors' Jakob Poeltl watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

DeRozan, Raptors roll past Blazers, improve to 20-4 at home

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors DeMar DeRozan shoots as Portland Trail Blazers Jusuf Nurkic defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

DeRozan spoils Lillard’s milestone, Raptors beat Blazers

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

After being fouled on a 3-point basket, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) is helped up off the floor by guards Ricky Rubio (3) and Joe Johnson, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Rookie Mitchell scores 40, Jazz rout Suns 129-97

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) looks to pass to forward Daniel Theis (27) as Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Super sub: Rozier powers Celtics past Hawks, 119-110

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell (24) guards Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in Washington. The Wizards won 122-119. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beal scores 25 in 2nd half as Wizards beat Raptors

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, tries to drive past Milwaukee Bucks' John Henson in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Butler scores 28 as Timberwolves beat Bucks 108-89

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum shoots between Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis, left, and center Robin Lopez during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

McCollum scores 50 in 3 quarters, Blazers beat Bulls 124-108

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

In this Feb. 21, 2016, photo, referee Monty McCutchen talks with Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Auburn Hills, Mich. McCutchen is now working in the league office and is tasked with trying to get referees and players to get along better. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Former ref McCutchen adjusting to new role within NBA

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2017, file photo, a statue of Utah Jazz great John Stockton sits outside of the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. The Utah Jazz plan to submit a proposal to host the NBA All-Star game in either 2022 or 2023. The decision comes on the heels of a $125 million renovation to arena, that debuted at the beginning of this season. The 2023 game would be 30 years after the Jazz last hosted the All-Star Game in 1993. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Utah Jazz to bid for upcoming NBA All-Star Game

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Jae Crowder reacts after making a three point shot late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 91-89. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron gets 24, Cavs top Heat 91-89 in 1st game without Love

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Vegas Summer League grows, now all 30 NBA clubs will play

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) goes to the basket over New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

On Basketball: Griffin trade shows NBA’s current direction

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden drives to the basket as Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden first NBA player to score 60 in triple double

Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Bazemore’s 22 points lead Hawks past Timberwolves 105-100

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside, left, and Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) slam into the scorer's table while chasing after the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Heat complete another season sweep of Mavs with 95-88 win

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) goes to the basket over New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Pistons land Griffin from Clippers as LA sheds another star

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) shoots while falling as Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) defends during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

VanVleet scores career-high 25, Raptors beat Lakers 123-111

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

FILE - This Feb. 6, 2017 file photo shows Miami Heat's Rodney McGruder during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. McGruder knows he’s one of the lucky ones, someone who can play in the NBA. He knows the overwhelming majority of kids won’t be as fortunate. So he’s founded a sports business initiative, designed with showing middle schoolers their career options in sports _ without being an athlete. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, file)

Planting seeds: McGruder showing kids options within sports

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press