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Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, center, looks on from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin) **FILE**

NBA trade deadline sees Irving, Durant bolster West teams

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, poses for a photo with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after James become the NBA's all-time leading scorer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) **FILE**

No drop-off in sight for NBA’s newest scoring leader LeBron James

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) passes the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Thompson scores 42 points with 12 3s, Warriors beat Thunder

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Referee Ashley Moyer-Gleich signals a three-point basket by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Nets’ Irving drama makes other East contenders look stable

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) is defended by Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

What LeBron passing Kareem means to NBA, greatest debate

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Washington. The Trail Blazers won 124-116. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards can’t stop blowing leads as blame goes all around

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

LeBron James speaks at the opening ceremony for the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, Monday, July 30, 2018. The I Promise School is supported by The LeBron James Family Foundation and is run by the Akron Public Schools. LeBron James is soon going to be in the NBA record books as the most prolific scorer ever. But for all his accomplishments on the basketball court, James’ ambitious pursuits off the court may ultimately distinguish his legacy from other superstar athletes. (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)

LeBron’s off-court legacy complements his basketball success

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday against the New York Knicks, Jan. 28, 2023, in New York. The Nets won 122-115. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Nets’ Kyrie Irving requests trade, according to reports

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid plays during an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) *FILE**

Joel Embiid, Ja Morant, Jaylen Brown lead NBA All-Star reserve class

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, center, celebrates with teammates after Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. LeBron James is about to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's career scoring leader. The AP is looking back at some of his top games along the way. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) **FILE**

Memorable LeBron James moments as he closes in on NBA record

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reacts during the first half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Milwaukee. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's reign atop the NBA career scoring list is about to end after nearly four decades. LeBron James is on the verge of passing Abdul-Jabbar for the record that he's held since 1984.(AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File) **FILE**

Pat Riley: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar never had potential, ‘only greatness’

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a play duining the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) **FILE**

NBA All-Star reserve voting likely to snub worthy players

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, drives to the basket on Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Lillard has season-high 60 points, Blazers beat Jazz 134-124

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron, Giannis chosen as captains for All-Star Game as starters announced

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

North Carolina A&T's J.R. Smith chips from the 17th fairway during the first round of the Phoenix Invitational golf tournament in Burlington, N.C., Oct. 11, 2021. Smith, a former NBA player, hopes his journey to become a college golfer helps others feel comfortable taking up the sport regardless of their background. Smith is part of a new video podcast launching Wednesday designed to make the sport more accessible to young and diverse audiences. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Ex-NBA guard J.R. Smith aims to make golf more accessible

By Aaron Beard - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends and guard Terance Mann (14), center Ivica Zubac (40) and center Thomas Bryant watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron scores 46 points with 9 3s, but Clippers rout Lakers

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James tosses powder before the team's NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Chasing Kareem: Tracking LeBron James’ pursuit of NBA record

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) flexes his arm during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 140-132. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

37.0 at 38: LeBron James goes on scoring tear after birthday

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LeBron hits 38K, but Embiid leads 76ers past Lakers 113-112

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James tosses powder before the team's NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Chasing Kareem: Tracking LeBron James’ pursuit of NBA record

Associated Press