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FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2011, file photo, NBA Commissioner David Stern, center, speaks to the news media alongside Deputy commissioner Adam Silver after a marathon meeting with the Players Association in New York. Former NBA Commissioner David Stern believes medicinal marijuana use should be allowed, but the league says it won't allow players to use it for recreational use. Adam Silver, who replaced Stern as commissioner in 2014, has said he is interested in studying more about the safety of medicinal marijuana. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

David Stern calls for NBA changes of marijuana rules

Associated Press

New Steph Curry sneakers may financially boost Under Armour

By JOSH SCHMIDT - Associated Press

In this Oct. 21, 2017, photo, Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson watches action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles. The Suns have fired coach Watson just three games in to the NBA season. Phoenix announced the firing Sunday night, Oct. 22, after hours of meetings at the team's headquarters. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Winless Suns fire Earl Watson after 3 games this season

By Bob Baum - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) commits an offensive foul against Golden State Warriors forward David West as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. The Warriors won 128-120. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Cousins fined $25,000 by NBA for language toward fan

Associated Press

Houston Rockets center Zhou Qi (9) loses the ball as he is defended by Dallas Mavericks Gian Clavell (8) and Dennis Smith Jr. (1) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

James Harden leads Rockets past Mavericks, 107-91

Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is swarmed by teammates at the end of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Antetokounmpo scores career-high 44, Bucks edge Blazers

By JOE DiGIOVANNI - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler fouls Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Lonzo Ball barely misses triple-double, Lakers hold off Suns

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi, left, fouls Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

76ers oft-injured Embiid not cleared for back-to-back games

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, right, dunks on Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Deflated Ball: Blake gets 29 in Clips’ 108-92 rout of Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket past Philadelphia 76ers' Dario Saric in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Irving, Horford lead Celtics past 76ers for 1st win

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots over Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. The Trail Blazers beat the Pacers 114-96. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

McCollum’s scores 28 in Blazers 114-96 win over Pacers

By JEFF SKIRVIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio (3) looks at the scoreboard during a break in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Salt Lake City. Rubio was a fan favorite in Minnesota for six tough years before he was traded to Utah this summer. He faces his former team Friday night, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Rubio returns to Minnesota looking to turn the page

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (4) shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) defends and center Tyson Chandler (4) watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Blazers hand Suns worst loss ever in season opener, 124-76

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives against New York Knicks guard Ron Baker (31) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook has triple-double, new-look Thunder rout Knicks

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) shoots over Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The Pacers defeated the Nets 140-131 (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Nets’ Lin expected to miss season with right knee injury

By ADRY TORRES - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) shoots over Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The Pacers defeated the Nets 140-131 (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Hayward, Lin out for year, and many others in NBA are ailing

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Markelle Fultz goes up for a dunk during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Markelle Fultz gets to make NBA debut at Wizards close to home

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Michael Jordan scores again, this time with his Jumpman logo

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Eminem yells to the crowd before the start of an NBA basketball game between the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday, Oct. 18,2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) **FILE**

Harris-led Pistons beat Hornets 102-90 in return downtown

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

South Carolina's Hassani Gravett, right, listens as head coach Frank Martin tells a story outside the interview room at the Southeastern Conference men's NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Experience matters for SEC teams looking to topple Kentucky

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press