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FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2020, file photo, Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers' Marcus Morris Sr. during the first half of an NBA basketball first-round playoff game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Doncic's first experience with the playoffs ended with questions about whether Morris was intentionally trying to hurt the young Dallas sensation in a first-round series won by LA. The Mavericks might have hinted at what they thought through trades and draft picks during this abbreviated offseason. Dallas acquired James Johnson and his black belt in karate from the Oklahoma City Thunder after using the club's first-round choice at No. 18 overall on Josh Green, who was a strong defender in his only season at Arizona. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

NBA: 48 players positive for coronavirus as testing resumes

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In this Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against the Miami Heat during the first half in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. LeBron James has agreed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. James' agency, Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 during the first week of training camp for the NBA champions. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) **FILE**

LeBron James inks 2-year, $85 million extension with Lakers

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

FILE - New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson dunks in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. Williamson expects to unleash a version of himself that is healthier, more demonstrative and less restrained in his second NBA season with the Pelicans. “Year 1 was a lot mentally and physically for me, but I needed that experience,” Williamson said Wednesday, Dec. 2, as the Pelicans underwent preparations for training camp. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

Zion Williamson moving past injuries, inhibitions in Year 2

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) fights for a rebound with Los Angeles Lakers' Jared Dudley (10) during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Rockets won 112-97. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers re-sign veteran Jared Dudley to 1-year deal

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In this Sept. 15, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers questions a call during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Rivers is now head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. The first preseason camps of the coronavirus era are formally open, with teams limited for now to individual sessions with one coach and one player at one basket, all of this starting to happen as the pandemic continues raging and more and more Americans are testing positive. “I’m very concerned if we can pull this off,” Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers said. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) **FILE**

A cautious start to NBA season, as camps open amid positives

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Ready or not, NBA training camps are set to open once again

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell, center, goes up to shoot as Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant, left, and Paul Millsap, right, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Mitchell agreed Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, to a five-year, $163 million extension to remain with the Jazz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Amid pandemic, NBA gives teams health protocols for season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa (55) grabs a rebound against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tampa, Fla. Achiuwa was selected by the Miami Heat in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Former NBA lottery pick saw wave of Nigerian players coming

By KEN MAGUIRE - Associated Press

In this Dec. 19, 2018 file photo, Washington Wizards guard John Wall walks off the court during a timeout during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston. The Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard says on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, he has no plans to trade John Wall and is looking forward to seeing the point guard reunited in the backcourt with Bradley Beal.(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

NBA releases shorter preseason schedule; games start Dec. 11

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo (13) dunks during the second half in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Adebayo and the Miami Heat are working on a contract extension, the team said Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, a deal that when finalized will likely guarantee him at least $168 million over the next six seasons and perhaps as much as $200 million in that span.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Heat, Adebayo agree on five-year, $163 million extension

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell, center, goes up to shoot as Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant, left, and Paul Millsap, right, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Mitchell agreed Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, to a five-year, $163 million extension to remain with the Jazz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Making a splash: Mitchell, Jazz agree on max extension

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Blazers re-sign Anthony and Hood, sign Jones

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in New York. VanVleet agreed Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, to a four-year, $85 million contract to remain with the Toronto Raptors, a person with direct knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract remains unsigned. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

AP source: VanVleet staying with Raptors; Hayward to Hornets

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this image provided by Sun Devil Athletics, Arizona State's Josh Christopher works out during NCAA college basketball practice on Nov. 5, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. Christopher is blessed with prodigious basketball talent and a strong inner drive to be the best at what he does, a combination that made him one of that nation's top recruits in the class of 2020. (Katie MacCrory/Sun Devil Athletics via AP)

Arizona State’s Christopher embracing Hurley’s intensity

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2020, file photo, Miami Heat's Meyers Leonard (0) shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Leonard and Goran Dragic have both decided to return to the Eastern Conference champions, each telling The Associated Press on Friday evening, Nov. 20, 2020, that they have agreed to accept Miami’s offer of two-year deals -- the second year is a team option on both contracts -- to remain with the Heat. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Free agency opens: Fox and Kings agree on $163 million deal

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis shoots past Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler during the second half in Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Davis is the biggest name on the free agency board; he turned down his option for this season with the Lakers but isn’t expected to go anyplace else. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

NBA’s offseason sprint continues with free agency starting

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Washington State's CJ Elleby (2) drives against Washington's Jaden McDaniels (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Seattle. Elleby was the 46th pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night, Nov. 19, selected by the Trail Blazers. He became the first Washington State player drafted since Klay Thompson in 2011. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Portland’s Elleby happy to land on Brandon Roy’s former team

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press