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Michael Jordan's game worn sneakers from the 1998 NBA finals are displayed at Sotheby's, Wednesday April 5, 2023, in New York, where they're expected to break a world record for a pair of sneakers sold at auction. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Michael Jordan sneakers from 1998 NBA Finals score $2.2 million in auction

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Mexico City Capitanes fans get revved as they wait for the start of an NBA G-League basketball game against the Windy City Bulls, in Mexico City, Sunday, March 12, 2023. The early success of the G League team in Mexico City has fans hoping of one day Mexico can be the home of an NBA expansion team. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

NBA in Mexico: G League team hopes it’s laying foundation

By Carlos Rodriguez - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LOVERRO: Pretending the Wizards are close is just an insult to team’s fans

By Thom Loverro

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, looks to make his move against Miami Heat's Kyle Lowry, right, and Haywood Highsmith, center, during the second half an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) **fiLE**

Joel Embiid wins NBA’s scoring race, James Harden takes assist title

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem stands and watches his team play against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

Udonis Haslem, Heat reflect on rare 20-year NBA career

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) looks for an opportunity to the basket as Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

NBA denies Dallas protest over uncontested Warriors basket

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Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis reacts in front opf Chicago Bulls' Derrick Jones Jr. during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 105-92. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Milwaukee, Denver wrap up No. 1 seeds in NBA playoffs

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) takes a rebound away from Duke center Dereck Lively II (1) during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Duke freshman Dereck Lively II says he’ll enter NBA draft

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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Wizards’ playoff dreams are dead. Here’s what went wrong.

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

It’s Embiid vs. Doncic for scoring title in NBA’s final week

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang (33) shoots against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, March 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Curry, Poole, Thompson shoot Warriors past Spurs 130-115

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Scoring the winning points at a basketball game. File photo credit: Brocreative via Shutterstock.

NBA players will be able to smoke weed under new collective bargaining agreement

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

FILE -Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge (21) plays in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Boston. LaMarcus Aldridge has announced he is retiring again from the NBA. The 37-year-old initially retired in 2021 after experiencing an irregular heartbeat in the last of five games he played for the Brooklyn Nets that season. He rejoined the Nets five months after announcing his retirement.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

LaMarcus Aldridge, 7-time NBA All-Star, announces retirement

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Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) passes the ball in the first half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, March 20, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Success-starved Kings close in on long-awaited playoff berth

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks won 116-110. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

When did the NBA MVP become this toxic?

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Basketball legend Michael Jordan speaks during a press conference ahead of an NBA basketball game between the Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks in Paris, Jan. 24, 2020. Jordan is considering selling the Charlotte Hornets. The six-time NBA champion is in negotiations to sell at least a portion of the franchise to a group that includes Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

Michael Jordan considering sale of Hornets; no deal imminent

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

New York Knicks Hall-of-Famer Willis Reed responds to questions during an interview before an NBA basketball game between the Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks, Friday, April 5, 2013, in New York. Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship and create one of sports’ most enduring examples of playing through pain, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023. He was 80. Reed's death was announced by the National Basketball Retired Players Association, which confirmed it through his family. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File) **FILE**

Willis Reed, leader on Knicks’ two title teams, dies at 80

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Earvin Magic Johnson arrives at the Governors Awards on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Magic Johnson joins Josh Harris’ bid for Commanders: Report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant is shown during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzilies guard Ja Morant eight games without pay, after determining that his holding a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was “conduct detrimental to the league.” Morant will miss his sixth game on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, when the Grizzlies play in Miami.(AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File) **FILE**

Ja Morant ready to rejoin Grizzlies, NBA suspension over

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press