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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

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

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

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

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts in front of fans after shooting a 3-point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Curry closes case on the best shooter debate

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James reacts after hitting a shot during overtime of in the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

LeBron James fined $15,000 for obscene gesture, warned about profane language

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is ejected after fouling Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) **FILE**

NBA cracking down on unexpected outbreak of on-court violence

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards first round draft pick Rui Hachimura, left, shakes hands with Wizards senior vice president of basketball operations Tommy Sheppard as they arrive for an NBA basketball press conference at Capital One Arena in Washington, Friday, June 21, 2019.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Smart, hard-working Wizards team a reflection of Sheppard

By Thom Loverro

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) disputes a call, causing a delay of game penalty during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Westbrook trade is one-sided so far — for the Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris, bottom, is attended to after being in an altercation with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Denver. Morris walked off the court after being examined and Jokic was ejected. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Heat-Nuggets scuffle goes from on-court to online

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

President Joe Biden talks with members of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, during an event to celebrate their 2021 NBA Championship, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden honors NBA champion Bucks at White House

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 11, 2019, file photo, Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver watches the team play against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. The Suns released a statement regarding a potential media investigation into the workplace culture of the franchise, denying that the organization or Sarver has a history of racism or sexism. The statement sent Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, said the organization is aware that ESPN is working on a story accusing the organization of misconduct on a “variety of topics.” The Suns responded by saying they were “completely baseless claims” and “documentary evidence in our possession and eyewitness accounts directly contradict the reporter’s accusations, and we are preparing our response to his questions.” (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) **FILE**

NBA: Firm will probe Suns after report of racism, misogyny

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal runs down the court in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Bricks, clanks and airballs: Inside the NBA’s shooting woes to start new season

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors' OG Anunoby (3) drives past New York Knicks' Julius Randle (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Celebrating 75: NBA marks anniversary with New York-Toronto

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Wizards’ 5-1 start best for franchise since 2005-06

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) goes to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jabari Parker, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Washington. The Wizards won 115-112 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards overcome mistakes to beat Celtics in double overtime

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

These are 2020 and 2021 file photos showing, from left; Illinois' Kofi Cockburn, Villanova's Collin Gillespie, Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis, UCLA's Johnny Juzang and Gonzaga's Drew Timme. Drew Timme of Gonzaga is the lone unanimous selection on The Associated Press preseason All-America NCAA college basketball team, announced Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. He was joined by Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn, UCLA guard Johnny Juzang, Villanova point guard Collin Gillespie and Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis. (AP Photo/File) **FILE**

Drew Timme, Johnny Juzang, Kofi Cockburn headline AP preseason All-Americans

By John Marshall - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter yells for a photo during the Boston Celtics Media Day, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, in Canton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Censored ‘Free Tibet’ NBA player slams China again — this time over Uyghurs

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook shouts instructions during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) **FILE**

NBA reveals top 75 — plus 1 — players in league history

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press