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In this April 22, 2018, file photo, Washington Wizards guard Ty Lawson (4) looks on during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, in Washington. Less than three weeks ago, Lawson was playing professional basketball in China. Nowadays, he's been one of the first subs off the bench for the Washington Wizards in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the No. 1 seed Toronto Raptors (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Former NBA player Ty Lawson arrested after multiple altercations in Spain

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Howard Bison bench locks arms at the end of the NCAA Men's basketball game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Burr Gymnasium on January 17th 2022 in Washington DC.

Inaugural NBA HBCU Classic between Howard, Morgan State to be broadcast on TNT, ESPN2

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Manute Bol and Gheorghe Muresan — tied as the tallest NBA players ever at 7-foot-7 — are two of three former Bullets players being recognized by the Washington Wizards organization as bobbleheads at upcoming games. Image courtesy of the Washington Wizards.

Wizards to honor tallest NBA players ever, former Bullets Bol, Muresan with bobbleheads

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards acting head coach Joseph Blair talks with guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

NBA teams adapting to their head coaches missing time with virus

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom during an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Enes Kanter Freedom hits Warriors part-owner for dismissing Chinese rights abuses

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

Former Facebook executive Chamath Palihapitiya feels "tremendous guilt" for helping build the world's largest social media network, saying it's helping to fuel the spread of "misinformation" and destroying the way civil society works. Palihapitiya, a part-owner of the Golden State Warriors, did no favors for the NBA's public relations woes on China by declaring "nobody cares" about the oppressed Uyghur minority. (YouTube/@Stanford Graduate School of Business)

Golden State Warriors part-owner ripped for saying no one cares about Uyghurs

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) loses the ball next to Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal returns as Wizards cruise to victory over 76ers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) waves off the crowd after hitting a 3-point basket in the closing seconds during overtime to defeat the Detroit Pistons in an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Confidence in the clutch has Kuzma emerging as Beal’s co-star

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

FILE - Former Boston Celtic Sam Jones speaks with reporters at The Sports Museum's annual The Tradition fundraiser and awards ceremony, in Boston on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, where he received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Basketball Hall of Famer Jones, the skilled scorer whose 10 NBA titles is second only to teammate Bill Russell, died on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, the team said. He was 88. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Hall of Famer Sam Jones, winner of 10 NBA titles, dies at 88

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers calls to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Nuggets-Warriors game called off while Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocols

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, right, battles for the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal scores 29 in return, Wizards beat Cavaliers 110-93

By Ian Nicholas Quillen - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving moves the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday, May 16, 2021, in New York. Kyrie Irving will rejoin the Brooklyn Nets to play in road games. The Nets decided on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 their point guard would practice with them and play road games, even though he remains unable to play at home because he doesn’t meet New York City’s vaccine mandate. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File) * FILE***

Kyrie Irving back with Nets, resumes practicing

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Fans cheer Boston Celtics' Joe Johnson after he made a shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Pandemic puts Monroe, other familiar NBA veterans back in the spotlight

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams, right, argues a foul called against the Suns with referee Tre Maddox (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns won 118-98. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) **FILE**

NBA changes COVID-19 protocols, shortens path to return to play

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) and teammate Spencer Dinwiddie gesture after Kuzma's 3-pointer during the second half of the team['s NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Wizards withstand Walker’s big night, beat Knicks 124-117

By Adry Torres - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates after sinking a basket as fans look on in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Lakers’ Westbrook now in protocols as NBA virus numbers rise

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the start of the fourth round of the NFL football draft in Cleveland on May 1, 2021. Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden has sued Goodell and the NFL, alleging that a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy Gruden's career by leaking old offensive emails from Gruden. The suit was filed in district court in Clark County, Nev., on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, exactly a month after Gruden resigned as Raiders coach following the publication of his emails by the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

As COVID-19 surges in sports, leagues scrambling to combat virus

By Matthew Paras and Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Curry hit his 2,974th 3-pointer Tuesday night in the first quarter, breaking the record set by Ray Allen. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Warriors’ Stephen Curry breaks the NBA career 3-point record

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal looks on from the bench in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Beal’s slow start threatens to turn into an inexplicable lost year

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom during an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

NBA’s Enes Kanter Freedom, censored over ‘free China’ advocacy, defends U.S. citizenship in op-ed

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times