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FILE - In this March 7, 2012, file photo, Seton Hall's Herb Pope (15) reacts after making a 3-pointer in the first half during a second-round NCAA college basketball game against Louisville at the Big East tournament in New York. Pope, a western Pennsylvania high school basketball prospect who later starred at Seton Hall, pleaded guilty Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, to robbing a bank last February. Because he pleaded guilty to brandishing a gun during the heist, Pope's attorney says he'll likely face more than nine years in federal prison. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Former college basketball star pleads guilty to bank robbery

By JOE MANDAK - Associated Press

In this Aug. 23, 2016, file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for a stadium which will be home to the Los Angeles Football Club in Los Angeles. Johnson is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers organization as an adviser to owner Jeanie Buss. The Lakers announced the reunion Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, with Johnson, one of the most beloved players in franchise history. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Magic Johnson returns to Lakers as adviser to Jeanie Buss

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, center right, of Argentina, tangles with Philadelphia 76ers' Ersan Ilyasova (7), of Turkey, and T.J. McConnell (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs’ Popovich ties NBA mark for wins with 1 franchise

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia is fouled by Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Warriors center Zaza Pachulia sidelined at least a week

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 2, 2015, file photo, Charles Barkley joins the crowd before the start of the world welterweight championship bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. After LeBron James was criticized by Barkley for questioning Cleveland’s front office, James tore into the former NBA star and opinionated TV commentator on Monday, Jan. 30, following a loss in Dallas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Charles Barkley, Shaq and co. unafraid to elicit reaction on ‘Inside the NBA’

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, passes against Oklahoma City Thunder' Andre Roberson in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James labels Charles Barkley ‘a hater’ for criticism

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North Carolina police: No foul play in Shackleford’s death

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FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto. Antetokounmpo, the do-it-all franchise cornerstone for the Milwaukee Bucks, has blossomed into an NBA All-Star nearly a year after coach Jason Kidd made him the team’s primary ball-handler. The 6-foot-11 forward is a tough matchup for his athleticism and wingspan. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Giannis blossoms into playmaking All-Star for Bucks

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) recovers the ball after knocking into New Orleans Pelicans forward Donatas Motiejunas in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. The Wizards won 107-94. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Wizards, Capitals making midwinter magic

By Deron Snyder

Miami Heat forward James Johnson (16) goes up to shoot against Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) and forward Jon Leuer during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Heat extend win streak to 7, top Pistons 116-103

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was joined at an Ohio rally by LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the final days of her campaign. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

LeBron James mocks Donald Trump election win during interview on NBA All-Star Game voting

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue yells to players during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in Cleveland. The Kings won 116-112 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Drama kings: Cavs coach Tyronn Lue upset by distractions

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Fans reach for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) as he leaves the court following their NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Salt Lake City. The Thunder won 97-95. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Westbrook leads All-Star reserve picks, Wade out

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Pierre Jackson, left, has played six games this season yet received a vote in the players' portion of All-Star Game voting. / AP photo

NBA’s All-Star vote mess is sad, but NFL’s Pro Bowl is just bad

By Deron Snyder

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Celtics, reach deal to put GE logo on uniform

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) looks to pass under heavy pressure from San Antonio Spurs guard Kyle Anderson (1), forward David Lee (10) and guard Danny Green (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Spurs edge Raptors 108-106 for 5th straight victory

By PAUL ATTFIELD - Associated Press

Golden State Warrior's Stephen Curry speaks during a news conference at his former high school in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. Curry will be honored during his return home to Charlotte. His high school will be retiring his number while Davidson College will honor him by renaming a section of their arena &quot;Section 30.&quot; (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Curry honored by high school, college in return to Charlotte

By STEVE REED - Associated Press