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Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson celebrates with a fan in the closing second of the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. The Pacers defeated the Nets 97-96. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NBA might be more top-heavy than ever before

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Healthy again, Bogut showing up big for Warriors

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, drives on Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Aldridge, Lillard lift Blazers by Raptors, 106-103

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FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2011, file photo, NBA Commissioner David Stern, center, speaks to the news media alongside Deputy commissioner Adam Silver after a marathon meeting with the Players Association in New York. He is not in the Hall of Fame, he never played in an All-Star game and he is about a foot shorter than most NBA stars. But try to find an NBA legacy more lasting than Stern's, who is retiring Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 after exactly 30 years on the job. Silver will be the head of the league. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Silver replaces Stern as NBA commissioner

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 19, 2013 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Andrew Bynum listens to a question during an NBA basketball news conference in Independence, Ohio. On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, the Pacers added size and scoring punch to their roster by signing mercurial free agent center Andrew Bynum for the rest of the season. Team officials did not release additional details about the contract and said Bynum was expected to join the team sometime next week. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Pacers sign Andrew Bynum for rest of season

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks' Mike Scott (32) shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes (00) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, in Philadelphia. The Hawks won 125-99. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr.)

Hawks rout reeling 76ers 125-99

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Key events under NBA Commissioner David Stern

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 1983, file photo, incoming NBA Commissioner David J. Stern, left, shakes hands with outgoing commissioner Larry O'Brien, right, in New York. He is not in the Hall of Fame, he never played in an All-Star game and he is about a foot shorter than most NBA stars. But try to find an NBA legacy more lasting than Stern's, who is retiring Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 after exactly 30 years on the job. (AP Photo/David Pickoff, File)

Remembering what Stern did, and how he did it

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Karl Malone, right, laughs as former Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan speaks during a news conference to honor Sloan on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/The Salt Lake Tribune, Scott Sommerdorf) LOCAL TV OUT; MAGAZINES OUT; DESERET NEWS OUT

Jazz honor longtime coach Jerry Sloan

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Mark Tatum to become NBA deputy commissioner

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San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) goes to the basket against Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard (12) as Aaron Brooks (0) watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in Houston. The Rockets won 97-90. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Blazers, Rockets each get 2 NBA All-Star reserves

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New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony dunks the ball over Cleveland Cavaliers' Tyler Zeller (40) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Knicks crush Cavs 117-86, win fourth straight

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Washington Wizards' Trevor Booker, right, shoots over Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Beal, Wall lead Wizards past Warriors 88-85

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Lakers’ Kobe Bryant expected to miss All-Star game

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press