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FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2017, file photo, Charlotte Hornets' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) dunks past Philadelphia 76ers' Robert Covington (33) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. Hornets coach Steve Clifford emphatically threw his support behind Kidd-Gilchrist, saying the often criticized small forward is a key member of the team and will continue to start. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets’ Clifford throws full support behind Kidd-Gilchrist

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Group seeking Seattle NBA team says it would build 2 arenas

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton, left and General Manager Rob Pelinka watch prospects participate in the NBA draft basketball combine Friday, May 12, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Lakers fined $500K by NBA for tampering involving George

Associated Press

In this Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, photo, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose poses for a photo at his agent's Wasserman Media Group offices in Los Angeles. Rose, 28, the former MVP is coming off a fourth knee surgery, though now will be pairing with LeBron James and joining a team that has made three consecutive trips to the NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Only on AP: Rose talks fame, fatherhood, Cavs and redemption

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving, right, looks to drive against Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. Irving, who asked Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert to trade him earlier this summer, could be on his way to Boston as the Cavaliers are in serious negotiations with the Celtics about swapping him for point guard Thomas. Since Irving made his stunning request, the defending Eastern Conference champions have been looking for a trade partner. They may have found the perfect one and could be nearing a deal with the Celtics, said the person who spoke Tuesday night, Aug. 22, 2017, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Kyrie Irving, Isaiah Thomas trade sets up dramatic 2017

By Deron Snyder

Like NBA, G League also eliminates 4-game, 5-day stretches

Associated Press

File-This may 10, 2017, file photo shows Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) driving to the basket during the first quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game in Boston. Following the biggest slight of his NBA career, Thomas will have to prove his worth again. All eyes will be watching how he rebounds after Tuesday’s blockbuster trade. The Celtics sent the two-time All-Star packing from a franchise and city that he’d embraced with every ounce of his 5-foot-9 frame. He’s now bound for Cleveland in exchange for what the Celtics believe is a bigger star, and better point guard, in Kyrie Irving. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) **FILE**

Underdog Isaiah Thomas facing biggest challenge of career

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

NBA investigating Lakers amid Paul George tampering allegation

Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday, April 27, 2017, Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo runs with the ball during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA first-round playoff series basketball game in Milwaukee, USA. Greece's basketball federation on Saturday Aug. 19, 2017, has accused the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA of hatching a plan to prevent Giannis Antetokounmpo from playing in the European championship. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, FILE)

Bucks: Player reported knee pain while training in Greece

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant smiles during an NBA basketball news conference on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Kevin Durant: “We don’t f—k’ with President Trump

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 22, 1968 file photo, Tommy Hawkins of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics in the fourth period of their NBA basketball game at Boston Garden. Tommy Hawkins, the first black athlete to earn All-America honors in basketball at Notre Dame and who played for the Los Angeles Lakers during a 10-year NBA career, has died, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. He was 80. (AP Photo/File)

Hawkins, star at Notre Dame, worked for Dodgers, dies at 80

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 12, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant reacts after scoring against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. The 2017 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors signed Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston, Zaza Pachulia and David West to contracts, the team announced Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) **FILE**

Steph Curry, Russell Westbrook, James Harden and 10 games to watch this season

By Josh Luckenbaugh

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2016, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to reporters during a news conference, in New York. An NBA delegation, led by Silver, is in Israel as part of &quot;Basketball Without Borders,&quot; a program that hosts training camps for top teenage players throughout the world. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

NBA heads to the Holy Land to develop talent, promote values

By JOSEF FEDERMAN - Associated Press

Charles Barkley joins the crowd before the start of the world welterweight championship bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, May 2, 2015. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Charles Barkley: Kyrie Irving is ‘stupid’ for wanting to leave LeBron, Cavaliers

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

NBA Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving takes photos with fans while he holds a short basketball clinic with young Taiwanese players in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, July 22, 2017.(AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Kyrie Irving and his whacko flat earth theories

By Thom Loverro

Crewe a valuable part of Timberwolves’ crew

By DAVE BOEHLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker, right, attempts to shoot over Minnesota Lynx's Rebekkah Brunson in the first quarter during Game 5 of the WNBA basketball finals. The developers held motion capture sessions with WNBA players, including veteran Candace Parker, to be featured in a video game for the first time this fall. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Add ‘W’ to NBA Live; entire WNBA in video game for 1st time

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson of Brooklyn Nets, left, and Kemba Walker of Charlotte Hornets pose for a photograph with a local volunteer whilst helping in building a house in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017. As part of the NBA Africa Game, and Habitat for Humanity South Africa, 200 volunteers from the NBA players, families and executives help build 10 homes. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

NBA’s 2nd Africa Game comes to Johannesburg

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors NBA basketball player Stephen Curry reacts after making a putt to save par on the 18th green during the Web.com Tour's Ellie Mae Classic golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Hayward, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Stephen Curry heats up after slow start in pro golf debut

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

3 NBA teams to host clubs from Australia’s NBL in preseason

Associated Press