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Former NBA player Allen Iverson, left, shows his jersey as he poses with entertainer Ice Cube after they announced the launch of the BIG3, a new 3-on-3 professional basketball league, in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Still got game? Ice Cube, Iverson back 3-on-3 hoops league

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, March 21, 2014 file photo, Baylor's Isaiah Austin adjusts his glasses during a second-round game against Nebraska in the NCAA college basketball tournament, in San Antonio. Former Baylor standout Isaiah Austin has arrived in Serbia on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 after being cleared to play basketball again, 2½ years after he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome during a physical before the NBA draft. Austin, who played for the Bears from 2012-14, has signed with FMP Belgrade with a view to joining regional champions Red Star Belgrade next season. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, file)

NBA hopeful, stricken by illness, returns to basketball

By DUSAN STOJANOVIC - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker shoot baskets during a training session the day before their game against the Dallas Mavericks, at Mexico City Arena in Mexico City, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Mexican roots run deep with the Phoenix Suns

By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) drives past Phoenix Suns' Jon Leuer (30) and Alex Len (21), of Ukraine, to score during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Let’s Play 2: NBA heads to London, Mexico City on Thursday

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks to pass around Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 102-85. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Sorry, Pop: The Spurs are historically good at 3-pointers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Hassan Whiteside rejoins Heat after scary eye injury

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 24, 2016, file photo, Houston Rockets' Donatas Motiejunas, left, heads to the basket as Golden State Warriors' Andrew Bogut defends during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Houston. A person familiar with the negotiations says 7-footer Donatas Motiejunas has agreed to play the rest of this season alongside Anthony Davis with the New Orleans Pelicans for a pro-rated veteran minimum worth about $600,000. The person spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, on condition of anonymity because the contract has not yet been signed or announced, but was expected to be signed soon. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Pelicans, 7-footer Donatas Motiejunas agree on contract

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots over New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Bob Levey)

New year will bring more games on more nights in the NBA

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

LeBron’s block in The Finals is the play of 2016

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) signals against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Kirk Cousins, John Wall, Alex Ovechkin and the state of D.C. sports teams

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick either remained seated or took a knee during the national anthem before several NFL games this season as forms of protest against social injustice. Kaepernick's actions became one of the stories of the year and spurred other athletes to follow suit in various ways. (ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS)

Sports, social issues intertwined in 2016 in ways unseen in decades

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry (7) celebrates with teammate DeMar DeRozan (10) after scoring in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

At 21-8, it might be time to keep an eye on Toronto

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) goes up to dunk the ball in front of Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) and forward James Ennis (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. The Magic won 112-102. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Gordon scores 30 points, Magic beat Grizzlies 112-102

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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives past Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James should have received a technical, Richard Jefferson a foul, NBA says

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Chicago Bulls' Dwyane Wade, right, drives past Washington Wizards' Marcin Gortat during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

James, Wade, looking to join NBA’s Christmas 300-point club

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Dwyane Wade (3) shoots as Washington Wizards' Jason Smith tries to defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

For Wade and others, NBA Christmas games remain a privilege

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love (0) grabs a pass against Brooklyn Nets' Justin Hamilton (41) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

James, Love lead Cavs to 119-99 rout of Nets; Warriors next

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge, left, is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers' Jamal Crawford during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

NBA, players complete process of ratifying new labor deal

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, left, speaks with Stephen Curry (30) during a preseason NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Oakland, Calif. For anyone questioning whether these two superstars could coexist and put their egos aside for the greater good–a championship chase, of course–the Warriors are two months into playing games and their two best players are thriving together, feeding off one another and cherishing the chance to witness spectacular plays night after night for arguably the best team in the NBA. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, file)

Superstars mesh: Curry, Durant thriving as new teammates

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press