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FILE - This April 7, 2017 file photo shows New Orleans Pelicans forwards DeMarcus Cousins, left, and Anthony Davis joking with each other as they sit on the bench and watch the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. The Pelicans' back-to-the-future experiment, centered on the All-Star front-court duo of Davis and Cousins, begins in earnest now. The stakes are high and immediate, because a third-straight non-playoff season could spell regime change, as well as an exodus of players, including Cousins, who are in the final season of their contract. Davis says Pelicans players know they’ve got “one year to basically figure it out.” Cousins says he senses a “special season” coming. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)

Pelicans’ enter camp eager to explore new lineup’s potential

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Spurs stand pat as league improves around them

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

File-This April 24, 2017, file photo shows Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) working against Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) in the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Atlanta. Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks figures he has several options for replacing Morris while the starting power forward misses the beginning of the NBA season after having surgery for a sports hernia. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Wall’s Wiz stood pat as Cavs, Celts, others made big changes

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Guard Dennis Schroder of Germany takes questions during the Atlanta Hawks basketball media day, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Hawks face major rebuilding job, prospects of dismal season

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry takes questions from the media after NBA basketball practice in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. President Donald Trump doubled down on denouncing protests by NFL players and rescinded NBA star Stephen Curry's White House invitation on Saturday, a series of tweets that quickly inflamed football and basketball stars and even prompted LeBron James to call the president a &quot;bum.&quot; (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)

The Latest: Pistons coach not 1 to just stick to sports

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry takes questions from the media after NBA basketball practice in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. President Donald Trump doubled down on denouncing protests by NFL players and rescinded NBA star Stephen Curry's White House invitation on Saturday, a series of tweets that quickly inflamed football and basketball stars and even prompted LeBron James to call the president a &quot;bum.&quot; (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)

NBA players express frustration with Trump’s words

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry during NBA basketball team media day Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Oakland , Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Colin Kaepernick lit fuse; Trump dropped bomb

By Deron Snyder

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James answers questions during the NBA basketball team media day, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Independence, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

LeBron holds court, discusses Irving, distaste for Trump

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry takes questions from the media after NBA basketball practice in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. President Donald Trump doubled down on denouncing protests by NFL players and rescinded NBA star Stephen Curry's White House invitation on Saturday, a series of tweets that quickly inflamed football and basketball stars and even prompted LeBron James to call the president a "bum." (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)

Curry, the NBA, the NFL square off with Trump

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Baltimore Ravens players, including former player Ray Lewis, second from right, kneel down during the playing of the U.S. national anthem before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

The Latest: More than 200 NFL players don’t stand for anthem

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade, right, shoots against Golden State Warriors guard Patrick McCaw during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Pat Riley raves about Wade, but avoids all contract talk

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NBA refs can rule reckless closeouts as flagrants or techs

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

NBA players Markieff, left, and Marcus Morris arrive at Superior Court for the second day of their aggravated assault trial, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in Phoenix. The twins, along with Gerald Bowman, are charged with assaulting Erik Hood outside a recreation center in 2015 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

The Latest: Lawyers press victim about assets of NBA twins

By Associated Press - Associated Press

NBA players Markieff, left, and Marcus Morris arrive at Superior Court for the second day of their aggravated assault trial, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in Phoenix. The twins, along with Gerald Bowman, are charged with assaulting Erik Hood outside a recreation center in 2015 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Man accusing Morris brothers of beating him testifies

By Clarice Silber - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2016, file photo, Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris, left, and Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris talk on the court after an NBA basketball game in Washington. A trial will begin for NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris, who allegedly assaulted a man outside a Phoenix recreation center two years ago. Maricopa County Superior Court officials announced the trial's upcoming jury selection will start Wednesday morning, Sept. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

The Latest: Lawyers for NBA twins question prosecutor’s case

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 21, 2010, file photo, Stephon Marbury of China North team drives the ball down the court against Liu Wei of China South team, during the China Basketball Association's all-star game in Beijing. Marbury hopes to finish off his basketball career back in the NBA. The 40-year-old guard is playing in the Chinese Basketball Association this season for the Beijing Fly Dragons and then when the league ends in February or March he wants to join an NBA franchise. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe, File)

Marbury hopes to finish off career back in NBA

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2016, file photo, Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris, left, and Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris talk on the court after an NBA basketball game in Washington. A trial will begin for NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris, who allegedly assaulted a man outside a Phoenix recreation center two years ago. Maricopa County Superior Court officials announced the trial's upcoming jury selection will start Wednesday morning, Sept. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

Phoenix trial begins for NBA players accused of assault

By CLARICE SILBER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) walks onto the court during the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. The Lakers announced Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, that they will retire Bryant’s No. 8 and No. 24 in a ceremony Dec. 18 during their game against Golden State. Bryant wore No. 8 from 1996 to 2006, when he switched to No. 24 for the remainder of his 20-year career with the Lakers. He will be the 10th player honored by the Lakers with a jersey retirement, and the first to have two retired numbers. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) **FILE**

Kobe Bryant’s 2 jersey numbers to be retired by Lakers in December

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Arena group proposing rapid construction timeline in Seattle

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

The African basketball championship: Unique and entertaining

By KEN MAGUIRE - Associated Press