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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as against the Phoenix Suna center Drew Eubanks, left, and forward Nassir Little defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James keys Lakers’ 4th-quarter rally for 100-95 win over Kevin Durant’s short-handed Suns

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard looks on prior to an NBA basketball game, Jan. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. In a response to a state civil suit filed this week by his attorney, Howard has denied accusations by a Georgia man who says he was sexually assaulted by the former NBA star and another person. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Former NBA star Dwight Howard denies sexual assault lawsuit filed by Georgia man

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and forward Aaron Gordon, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

NBA All-Star Game to ditch gimmicks, return to classic East-West format

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry warms up before an NBA preseason basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers calls to players during the first half of Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Boston. When he was hired by the Orlando Magic in 1999, Doc Rivers told a colleague at Turner Sports that he had to take care of his coaching itch and that he would be back in five years. Four teams and 25 years later, Rivers is back as an analyst. And at a different network. ESPN hired Rivers during the summer to work with Mike Breen and Doris Burke on its top team. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Doc Rivers on his future: ‘Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out’

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic applauds on the bench during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

Nuggets to face slew of challengers for NBA title

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo drives past Memphis Grizzlies' Desmond Bane during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo indicates that he’s agreed to contract extension with Bucks

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, the NBA's first round draft pick, poses for photos during an NBA basketball media day in San Antonio, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wembanyama already setting a tone for his rookie NBA season with the Spurs

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry, left, and Andre Iguodala kiss the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-7 in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, June 17, 2015. Iguodala, a four-time champion with the Golden State Warriors during a 19-year NBA career, is retiring. “It’s just the right time,” the 39-year-old Iguodala told Andscape in a telephone interview Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Andre Iguodala, a four-time NBA champion with Golden State, retires after 19-year NBA career

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James smiles during the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) **FILE**

Lakers’ James is redefining NBA longevity as he approaches his 21st season

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, tries to go up for a shot as Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski, left, and guard Gary Payton II defend during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Inside the LeBron numbers: The ‘kid from Akron’ is now the NBA’s oldest player

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forwards Anthony Davis, left, and LeBron James watch from the bench during the first half of the team's preseason NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

NBA considering changes to All-Star Game format, with East vs. West possible again

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks to pass as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sarah Phipps)

Antetokounmpo, Lillard pairing gives Milwaukee one of the best duos in NBA — if not the best

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves poses for photos during the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Spending a summer vacation at the World Cup could benefit NBA players, coaches

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) controls the ball under pressure from Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) **FILE**

Rebooting Wizards expected to look up to Heat in NBA’s Southeast Division

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul, left, and teammate guard Stephen Curry talk during a timeout in the second half in a preseason NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas)

Addition of Chris Paul has Curry, Warriors thinking of another NBA title run in Pacific Division

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Bradley Beal poses for a portrait during the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Bradley Beal, Pascal Siakam among some of the NBA’s most intriguing players to watch this season

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton poses for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectations

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) celebrates after a play against the New York Liberty during the second half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

WNBA holding its own against NFL, MLB, with finals broadcast during busy sports calendar

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looks on during the NBA basketball team's practice on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sixers wrap up camp in Colorado with Harden situation still up in air heading into preseason play

By Pat Graham - Associated Press