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Madison Square Garden is empty of fans, before an NBA basketball game between the Utah Jazz and the New York Knicks on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in New York. (Wendell Cruz/Pool Photo via AP)

Rough road: Playing during pandemic means ‘long days’ in NBA

By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives past Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) **FILE**

James Harden traded to Brooklyn Nets in four-team deal

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash talks to Nets' Joe Harris (12), Jeff Green, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (9) and Caris LeVert (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in New York. The Thunder defeated the Nets 129-116. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) **FILE**

Analysis: Amid pandemic, NBA blowout epidemic also happening

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) holds up the net after cutting it down after his team won a share of the Big Ten regular season title after defeating Michigan in an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Anthony Cowan, former Maryland star, drafted into G League

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) drives against Boston Celtics guard Javonte Green during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) **FILE**

In blow to Wizards, Westbrook out a week with injured leg

Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle and Josh Richardson (0) argue with referees after Richardson was called for a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

‘Uncharted waters’: More NBA games off as virus issues grow

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Precious Achiuwa (5) battles for the ball against Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) and center Robin Lopez, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards rely on depth as injuries, protocols come into play

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) **FILE**

Heat-Celtics game postponed by NBA due to virus protocols

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray, left, blocks the shot attempt by Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Denver tops short-handed 76ers hit with virus, injuries

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) defends against Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (9) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LeBron gets 28, Lakers hold off Bulls 117-115 without Davis

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8), of Japan, dribbles the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) and center Bam Adebayo (13), Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Herro’s 31 points lead Heat over short-handed Wizards

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player with triple-double

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Record 3-point night helps Jazz win 131-118 at Milwaukee

Associated Press

The Boston Celtics team kneels during the playing of the National Anthem before the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

‘A sad day’: NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decision

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, right, dunks the ball on Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Sixers top Wizards despite Beal’s record-tying 60 points

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, left, and center Al Horford exchange fist-bumps prior to an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

NBA updates mental health policies amid ongoing pandemic

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptor guard Kyle Lowry (7) discusses a call with referee Rodney Mott (71) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

In the NBA this season, teams will see same refs more often

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Bismack Biyombo, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, and Danny Green during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid’s double-double leads 76ers past Hornets 118-101

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives to the basket between Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) and center Jusuf Nurkic (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Damian Lillard reaches 15,000 points, Blazers beat Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Bucks stay hot from 3-point range in 126-96 rout of Bulls

Associated Press