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In this March 4, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson shoots free throws prior to an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. Pelicans rookie Williamson says he feels like he is in good shape as he prepares to help lead New Orleans' eight-game push to make the NBA playoffs. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) ** FILE **

Zion Williamson leaves NBA bubble for urgent family matter

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden passes against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. Harden practiced with his teammates for the first time this summer, Thursday, July 16, 2020, after arriving later than most of the Rockets for the season restart at Walt Disney World. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

James Harden, cleared to play, makes Disney practice debut

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, fie photo, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry, left, talks with referee Eric Lewis during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. NBA players have been back on the court for a few weeks, some of that time being individual workouts before practices could resume when the 22 teams arrived at the Walt Disney World bubble. NBA referees haven’t had that chance. There’s a healthy amount of nervous anxiety for those who operate the whistles at NBA games right now, with exhibition games set to begin next week. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Referees gearing up for their return to NBA games, too

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson shoots free throws prior to an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. The New Orleans Pelicans say top overall draft choice Zion Williamson has left the club to attend to an urgent family medical matter. The Pelicans say Williamson intends to rejoin the team in the Orlando area for the resumption of the season. But the club has not said whether the former Duke star would be able to return or whether he’ll miss any games because of his departure on Thursday, July 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Zion Williamson leaves Pelicans for ‘family medical matter’

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

In this May 14, 1998, file photo, Washington Wizards general manager Wes Unseld announces the trade of Chris Webber to the Sacramento Kings for Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe at the MCI Center in Washington. Unseld died Tuesday, June 2, 2020, after a series of health issues, most recently pneumonia. The Washington Wizards will honor him with a #41 patch worn on players' uniforms throughout the rest of the 2020 season. (AP Photo/Brian K. Diggs) ** FILE **

Wizards to honor Wes Unseld with jersey patch

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. The unusual resumption of the NBA season during the coronavirus pandemic is making mental health a priority. Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday expects basketball to be the easy part of living in the NBA’s “bubble” when 22 teams gather in Central Florida to resume their suspended seasons later this month. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File) **FILE**

Inside the bubble, NBA players have plenty of options

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne stands on the court during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) ** FILE **

Elena Delle Donne ‘hurt’ by WNBA’s ruling not to grant her medical exemption

By Kevin Leitzell - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, left, fouls Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Parker and her 11-year-old daughter are braving the start of an unprecedented WNBA season together in Florida. The Sparks All-Star knows it’s a calculated risk to stay in the coronavirus hot spot, where all 12 teams will play games in the WNBA “bubble” of Bradenton. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

WNBA’s Candace Parker, daughter a ‘package deal’ in Florida

By MELISSA MURPHY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a dunk, next to Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) **FILE**

Rockets’ Westbrook has virus, as NBA bubble faces first test

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a dunk, next to Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) **FILE**

Russell Westbrook, Houston Rocket guard, says he tested positive for coronavirus

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James directs teammates during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

LeBron James won’t wear social justice message on jersey

By Greg Beachem - Associated Press

This photo provided by Jacob Diamond shows the second bedroom inside Magic equipment manager Jacob Diamond’s suite at the team hotel on the Disney complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Thursday, July 9, 2020. All 22 teams in the NBA restart had to pack more than ever, for a road trip like none other. Every team is assured of spending at least five weeks at Disney, and some could be there for three months. The challenges for players and coaches are obvious, but the challenge for equipment managers — among the unsung heroes of this restart plan — aren’t anywhere near as visible to those watching games from afar. ( Jacob Diamond via AP)

At the NBA restart, team equipment is a challenge to manage

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Los Angeles. The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers already have just about guaranteed themselves the top two playoff seeds and face a delicate balancing act when the NBA returns to action. They must try to shake off the rust after a 4 ½-month hiatus while also staying as healthy as possible for the postseason. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

LeBron won’t wear social justice message on Lakers jersey

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2019, file photo, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with the media during NBA basketball media day in San Antonio. Freshmen at the United States Air Force Academy are called doolies, and the experience for those first-year cadets can be extremely difficult. Popovich, class of 1970, hasn’t forgotten those days. And for the San Antonio coach, a couple days of lockdown at Walt Disney World brought back the memories of doolie life. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Popovich had reservations, but Spurs coach ready for restart

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cars drive under a sign greeting visitors near the entrance to Walt Disney World, Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Despite a huge surge of Floridians testing positive for the new coronavirus in recent weeks, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, two of Disney World's four parks are reopening Saturday, July 11. When they do, visitors to “The Most Magical Place on Earth” will find new rules in place. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Practices begin at Disney, as teams begin restart routines

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) drives around Dallas Mavericks guard Delon Wright (55) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs’ Patty Mills donating $1 million to fight racism

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Washington. The Heat won 100-89. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Bradley Beal to miss NBA restart with shoulder injury

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 8, 2020, file photo, Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal drives during an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Washington. Wizards leading scorer Bradley Beal won't take part in the restart of the NBA season because of a right rotator cuff injury. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Wizards’ Beal, Nets’ Dinwiddie to miss rest of NBA season

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith dribbles to the basket during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Cleveland. J.R. Smith has joined LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for their championship push. The Lakers announced their long-anticipated signing of Smith as a substitute player on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, the first day allowed under the rules of the NBA's summer restart. (AP Photo/Scott R. Galvin, File)

JR Smith overcomes ‘very depressed state,’ lands with Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2020, file photo, Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown goes up to dunk against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston. Brown is encouraged by the steps the NBA is taking to connect with its players’ desire to support social justice causes. He also says he wants to see the league go further with some of those plans as it prepares to restart the season later in Florida. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Celtics’ Brown: Taking social justice fight to Florida

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press