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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis makes a 3-point basket with 40 seconds left on the clock in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Miami Heat Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

NBA returning to Chinese state television after 1-year ban

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver waves to Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss sitting nearby as he attends Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Lakers and the Miami Heat on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NBA Finals ratings hit historic lows

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee (7), guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) and forward Anthony Davis (3) walk in front of the boards remembering late Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The jerseys will be hanging in their lockers when the Los Angeles Lakers arrive for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, Oct. 2. Black jerseys, trimmed in gold, a snakeskin print on the exterior to make it further unique.T hey are the Black Mamba jerseys. Designed by Kobe Bryant — and now worn for Kobe Bryant. “We never want to lose in these jerseys,” Lakers forward Anthony Davis said.(Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Finals notebook: Mamba jerseys back, Heat facing must-win

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) reacts after no foul was called against the Miami Heat during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

As election draws closer, the NBA continues calls to vote

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver waves to Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss sitting nearby as he attends Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Lakers and the Miami Heat on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Analysis: The bubble is the real MVP of this NBA season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James passes between Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson, left, and forward Jimmy Butler during the second half in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo, center, congratulates Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler (22) after a win against the Los Angeles Lakers 115-104 during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Coffee talk: Butler, Heat look to even up the NBA Finals

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo, watches play against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Adebayo upgraded to questionable for Game 4 of NBA Finals

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler (22) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers' Kyle Kuzma (0) during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Jimmy Butler’s big night helps Heat cut Lakers’ Finals lead to 2-1

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Tyler Herro, left, and Los Angeles Lakers' Danny Green, right, compete for control of a loose ball during the second half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Comforts of NBA bubble not lost on Lakers’ Danny Green

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) reacts after no foul was called against the Miami Heat during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

James’ turnovers, Davis’ fouls doom Lakers in Game 3 loss

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes up for a shot between Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler, center left, Tyler Herro (14), and Kelly Olynyk (9) during the second half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers picked a good time for a winning streak over Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

House Call: 76ers expect Doc Rivers to lead on, off court

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

The Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler (22), Kelly Olynyk (9), Meyers Leonard, center rear, Tyler Herro, center front, Andre Iguodala (28) and Jae Crowder (99) walk off the court after their 124-114 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Game 3 of NBA Finals looms, Lakers leading Heat 2-0 so far

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2008, file photo, Chicago Bulls assistant coach Del Harris looks on during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. Harris was revealed Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, as this year’s winner of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, as presented by the National Basketball Coaches Association. Harris coached in the NBA for 32 seasons, 14 of them as a head coach with Houston, Milwaukee and the Los Angeles Lakers. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Del Harris receives 2020’s Chuck Daly achievement award

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) compete for control of a rebound during the second half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Halfway home: Lakers top Heat 124-114 for 2-0 Finals lead

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers watches during the second quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. The Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement with Rivers to become their new coach. Rivers reached a deal Thursday to become the latest coach to try to lead the Sixers to their first NBA championship since 1983, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the Sixers had not formally announced the move. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File) **FILE**

Doc is in: 76ers expect Rivers to lead them to NBA title

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2014, file photo, Michele Roberts, executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Roberts planned on being in the NBA’s restart bubble at Walt Disney World for a few days. Three weeks, at the most. She never left. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

AP Interview: NBPA director Michele Roberts, on bubble life

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) passes the ball while pressured by Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo (13) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Heat are ailing, but insist NBA Finals vs Lakers aren’t over

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers watches during the second quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. The Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement with Rivers to become their new coach. Rivers reached a deal Thursday to become the latest coach to try to lead the Sixers to their first NBA championship since 1983, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the Sixers had not formally announced the move. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File) **FILE**

AP source: 76ers set to hire Rivers as new coach

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press