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NBA ESPN announcer Doris Burke looks on before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, March 4, 2020. ESPN let NBA analyst Mark Jackson go Monday, July 31, 2023, with two years remaining on his contract. With Jeff Van Gundy also being laid off in late June, ESPN is expected to replace them with Burke and Doc Rivers, people close to the move told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File) **FILE**

Doris Burke, Doc Rivers named to ESPN and ABC’s top NBA crew

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee Dwyane Wade speaks at an NBA news conference at Mohegan Sun, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Reluctant, but resolute Popovich leads international-rich 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball team new head coach Adrian Griffin speaks after being introduced at a news conference Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Milwaukee. The National Basketball Association set a league record for most head coaches of color in the past year, helping it earn high grades in an annual diversity report. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

NBA lauded for diversity practices, initiatives in report card by university

By Cliff Brunt - Associated Press

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives up the court during training camp for the United States men's basketball team Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Edwards fined $50,000 by the NBA for his chair chuck after the Timberwolves’ ouster in Denver

Associated Press

United States' Mikal Bridges (5) dunks over Puerto Rico's Tremont Waters (51) during the first half of an exhibition basketball game Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

USA Basketball’s World Cup quest off to a fast start, with bonds being forged

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

New Jersey Nets guard Terrence Williams, left, drives past Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2010. A federal judge sentenced a former first-round NBA draft pick to 10 years in prison Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 saying he used his people skills to entice others to aid his $5 million health care fraud after he “frittered away” substantial earnings from his professional career. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Former first-round NBA draft pick is sentenced to 10 years in prison in $4 million health care fraud

By Larry Neumeister - Associated Press

Sotheby's Vice President Brahm Wachter looks at the display of Wilt Chamberlain's 1972 NBA Finals 'Championship Clinching' Jersey at Sotheby's Los Angeles Gallery on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The jersey is being offered along with a collection of memorabilia in an online sale Aug. 28-Sept. 27. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) **FILE**

Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 finals jersey expected to draw more than $4 million at Sotheby’s auction

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, second from left, Bronny James, center, and Bryce James stand during a ceremony honoring LeBron James as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, before the Lakers' basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 9, 2023, in Los Angeles. Bronny James was hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a day after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California, a family spokesman said. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

No new details on Bronny James 2 days after cardiac arrest during USC basketball practice

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' players and coaches pose with young athletes following an NBA Cares basketball clinic, a day before their regular-season NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs in Mexico City, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. The NBA has announced the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic will play a regular-season game in Mexico City on Nov. 9. It will be the 32nd NBA game in Mexico since 1992. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Mexico City will host the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic for an NBA regular-season game in November

Associated Press

LeBron James, left, poses with his son Bronny after Sierra Canyon beat Akron St. Vincent - St. Mary in a high school basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at Southern California on Monday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Can Bronny James return to the court? It depends, but others have come back from cardiac arrest

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, accepts the award for best record-breaking performance from his sons, Bronny James, center, and Bryce James, at the ESPY awards July 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. Bronny James was hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a day after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California, a family spokesman said. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Who is Bronny James? LeBron’s oldest son has carved his own basketball path

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges moves upcourt during the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, March 28, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Bridges apologized Tuesday, July 18, 2023, for his role in a domestic violence incident last summer, and vowed to rebuild relationships with teammates and become more active in the Charlotte community. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File)

Hornets’ Miles Bridges apologizes for ‘pain and embarrassment’ from domestic violence investigation

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

First-round draft pick Kobe Brown, selected 30th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers, speaks at a news conference in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Kobe’s legacy in the NBA lives on in new way as two rookies bear his name

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this March 16, 2019, file photo, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, right, argues a call with referee Steve Anderson (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, in San Antonio. It's likely NBA coaches will be challenging one call per game next season. The league told teams Friday, June 28, 2019, that, pending expected approval by the board of governors on July 9, coaches may challenge a personal foul charged to their team, a called out-of-bounds violation, a goaltending violation or a basket-interference violation. No other call may be challenged. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) **FILE**

Flopping, challenge rules changed by NBA’s Board of Governors

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) plays during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 31, 2023, in Washington. NBA rookie of the year Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic revealed why he chose to play for USA Basketball instead of Italy at this summer's FIBA World Cup. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Following in mother’s footsteps was reason Paolo Banchero picked USA Basketball

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Orlando Magic guard Ben Gordon is shown during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Miami. Former NBA player Ben Gordon pleaded not guilty to weapons and threatening charges Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in connection with an incident at a Connecticut juice shop where people said he was acting erratically and several police officers forced him to the ground. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Former NBA guard Ben Gordon pleads not guilty in disturbance at Connecticut juice shop

By Dave Collins - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, center, stands for a photo with potential first-round draft picks at Barclays Center before the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gambling

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - Eastern Michigan forward Emoni Bates plays during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Detroit. Tabbed the “next Kevin Durant” even before he graced the cover of Sports Illustrated as a high school sophomore in Michigan, Bates is no longer trying to live up to the expectations of others and simply following his own path, albeit not the one he imagined. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

From prodigy to project, Cavaliers rookie Emoni Bates rediscovers joy on twisted path to NBA

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Max Strus (31) shoots over Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown, left, during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Strus agrees to $63M deal and heads to Cleveland after helping Miami make finals, AP sources say

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent, left, and Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown compete for possession of the ball during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Draymond Green, Kyrie Irving among top players to watch as NBA free agency set to open

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press