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Mavs’ Mekel goes to D-League in return from injury

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Brooklyn Nets' Jason Collins, right, takes a shot over Chicago Bulls' Nazr Mohammed during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 3, 2014, in New York. The Nets won 96-80. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Collins gets to play, and will get to stick around

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Monday Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James, center, slides through Charlotte Bobcats players Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14), Josh McRoberts (11) and Al Jefferson (25) for two points during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Monday, March 3, 2014. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

History! LeBron nets 61, Heat top Bobcats 124-107

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets Jason Collins speaks during a news conference before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at the Barclays Center, Monday, March 3, 2014, in New York. More than a week after becoming the league's first openly gay player, Collins will finally get to play a home game Monday night. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jason Collins’ stay in Brooklyn extended another 10 days

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets Jason Collins speaks during a news conference before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at the Barclays Center, Monday, March 3, 2014, in New York. More than a week after becoming the league's first openly gay player, Collins will finally get to play a home game. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

AP source: Jason Collins to get second 10-day deal

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Ersan Ilyasova, left, shoots over Utah Jazz Gordon Hayward during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 3, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Ilyasova scores 31, Bucks beat Jazz 114-88

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Former Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson speaks to the crowd during a retirement ceremony at halftime of an NBA basketball game between the 76ers and the Washington Wizards, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers freefalling toward worst record in NBA

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Gerald Green (14) dunks over Atlanta Hawks' Shelvin Mack (8) and Kyle Korver during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Phoenix. The Suns won 129-120. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns scorch Hawks in 1st half of 129-120 win

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

NBA Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danny Granger warms up prior to an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rich get richer, do buyout deals make them better?

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Jason Collins reacts from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Jason Collins set for home debut with Brooklyn

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Jarvis Varnado, left, blocks a shot attempt by Orlando Magic's Adonis Thomas (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, March 2, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Harris has 31 and Magic extend 76ers’ skid, 92-81

Associated Press

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) drives around Orlando Magic small forward Maurice Harkless (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Saturday, March 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

James helps Heat beat Magic 112-98

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Mark Cuban: NCAA stars better off in D-League

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) drives around Orlando Magic small forward Maurice Harkless (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Saturday, March 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

LeBron switches to clear mask at NBA’s request

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Former Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson, center, watches as a banner with his number is raised during a retirement ceremony at halftime of an NBA basketball game between the 76ers and the Washington Wizards, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers retire Allen Iverson’s No. 3 jersey

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press