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Sacramento clerk rejects challenge to NBA arena

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Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) drives against New York Knicks' Andrea Bargnani (77), of Italy, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in New York. The Wizards won 102-101. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Wizards’ Bradley Beal among those chosen for USA Basketball roster

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2013, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis looks on during a break in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. The Pelicans' star big man would like to represent host-city New Orleans at next month's All-Star game, and his performance in his second pro season has made him a solid candidate. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Pelicans: Davis deserves All-Star consideration

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Bobcats want to see No. 4 pick Zeller get stronger

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) scores against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. (AP PhotoAlan Diaz)

LeBron leads USA Basketball team roster; no Kobe

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2013, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, of Greece drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Shawne Williams defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Bucks won the game 94-79. The precocious 19-year-old rookie is providing an unexpected bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for the Bucks. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Antetokounmpo a bright spot in Bucks’ tough year

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James, left, and Dwyane Wade watch the NCAA basketball game between Duke and Miami during the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Coral Gables, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. duke won 67-46. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

2014 Super Bowl: Football will share part of the spotlight with a pair of NBA games

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) drives down the court during the first period of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

LeBron, Durant to join the Super Bowl stars in NY

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Georgia forward Nemanja Djurisic (42) takes a shot as South Carolina guard Brenton Williams (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Djurisic leads Georgia past South Carolina, 97-76

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Orlando Magic shooting guard Victor Oladipo (5) passes to a teammate after gaining control of a loose ball in front of Atlanta Hawks point guard Shelvin Mack during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Hawks hang on to beat Magic 112-109

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Lance Stephenson, left, lays up a shot against Golden State Warriors' Andrew Bogut (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Pacers G Stephenson fined for flopping

Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) drives to the basket past Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, in Washington. Wall had 25 points and the Wizards won 114-97. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

When it comes to followers among peers, @john_wall ranks pretty high

By Ben Standig - Wizards - CSNwashington.com

Indiana Pacers' Ian Mahinmi scores against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Pacers win 5th straight, hold off Warriors 102-94

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) dunks in the first period of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Millsap has 26, Hawks hold off Heat 121-114

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) drives around Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. Oklahoma City won 108-93.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

With Russell Westbrook out, Thunder’s Kevin Durant has raised his level of play

By Cliff Brunt - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors small forward Draymond Green (23) defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Kevin Durant lifts Thunder as Westbrook recovers

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press