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FILE - In a Friday, May 30, 2014 file photo, Miami Heat guard Ray Allen gestures after scoring a three-point basket during the first half Game 6 in the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers, in Miami. Allen announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, ending a career that saw him make more 3-pointers than any player in league history and win championships with Boston and Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Ray Allen officially announces retirement from NBA

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber works out in the outfield during batting practice for Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cavs request time change to avoid conflict with World Series

Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Jeff Withey (24) pulls away a rebound from Los Angeles Clippers center Marreese Speights (5) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. The Jazz won 96-94. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Games started, but community efforts not stopping around NBA

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson (1) loses control of the ball as Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

DeRozan, Lowry propel Raptors over Nuggets 105-102

By PAUL ATTFIELD - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jared Sullinger (7), goes up for a shot against Chicago Bulls' Bobby Portis (5), and Taj Gibson (22), during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Wade scores 22 in Chicago debut, Bulls beat Celtics 105-99

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) controls the ball against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Washington. The Wizards won 119-82. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

To John Wall, Ted Leonsis: Wizards fans deserve better

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this June 23, 2016, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, left, congratulates Dragan Bender, of Croatia, after Bender was selected fourth overall by the Phoenix Suns during the NBA basketball draft, in New York. The NBA begins its season Tuesday night, Oct. 25, 2016, with international players making up one-quarter of the league. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Global game: One-fourth of NBA rosters is international

Associated Press

Here are 10 things to know going into the NBA season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2014, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks yells from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. Two people familiar with the deal say the Washington Wizards have reached an agreement with Scott Brooks to become the team's new coach, Thursday, April 21, 2016. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Scott Brooks: Inside the Wizards coach’s lifelong hoops dream

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Investor group offering to pay for NBA arena in Seattle

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

‘Together’: NBA, players release video urging need for unity

Associated Press

FILE - In this June 22, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving stands on the roof of a pickup truck before a parade celebrating the NBA basketball team's championship, in downtown Cleveland. Four months after LeBron James and the Cavaliers ended the city’s championship drought at 52 years by winning the NBA title, the Indians are back in the World Series for the first time since 1997. ( (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Our NBA picks: Warriors over Clippers, Cavs over Celtics

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2015, file photo, Kristen Ledlow, right, hugs Mo'ne Davis as they are announced before the NBA All-Star celebrity basketball game in New York. Ledlow said on social media Oct. 23, 2016, that she was robbed at gunpoint. Ledlow is the host of &quot;NBA Inside Stuff&quot; on NBA TV. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

NBA TV host Kristen Ledlow says she was robbed at gunpoint

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FILE - This Oct. 21, 2016 file photo shows Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut, front, working the ball inside for a shot as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic defends during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Denver. Roughly 22 percent of NBA players were born outside the United States. As the season is set to begin and talk of demonstrations during the national anthem continue, international players have sought counsel from their African-American teammates to try to relate to problems they never experienced growing up in their countries. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)

In the NBA, foreign players try to understand social issues

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, right, celebrates a basket as guard Ian Clark watches uring the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

It’s still the Warriors as the team to catch out West

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson, left picks up a loose ball as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Golden State expects growing pains with addition of Durant

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) drives to the basket past Sacramento Kings defender Quincy Acy (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

Clippers seeking deep playoff run to erase past failures

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) drives to the basket past Sacramento Kings defender Quincy Acy (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

Cousins hopes new coach, new arena help boost Kings

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Court ordered to revisit divorce of ex-NBA player Person

Associated Press

NBA Western Conference Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press