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In this March 6, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson walks onto the court during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in New Orleans. A Florida appeals court has granted Williamson’s motion to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils. The order Wednesday shifts the focus to separate but related case between the same litigants in federal court in North Carolina. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza) ** FILE **

NBA releases schedule for season restart

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter (15) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Broekhoff (45) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. Carter made his retirement official Thursday, June 25, 2020, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career has come to an end. The announcement was largely a formality, since the 43-year-old Carter had said many times over the course of this season that this would be his last in the NBA. His 22 seasons are the most in league history, and he became the first NBA player to appear in four different decades. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File) **FILE**

Vince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasons

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Jerian Grant (2) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic's Khem Birch (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jerian Grant added by Wizards to replace Davis Bertans

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) drives past Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) **FILE**

Malcolm Brogdon, Indiana Pacers guard, in quarantine after positive test for virus

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Malcolm Brogdon drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Eric Bledsoe during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Brogdon, Parker, Len all reveal they have coronavirus

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (42) stands on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in Washington. The Warriors won 125-117. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Davis Bertans, Wizards forward, to skip NBA’s restart in Orlando

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2020, file photo, Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, center, gathers his team during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C. The Raptors have an NBA championship to defend, a very long stay at the Disney complex awaiting them and plenty of unanswered questions on how the restart of the season will work. As the NBA’s lone Canadian team, there’s an added complexity: The U.S. border. Nurse said Tuesday, June 9, 2020, that his team is still working through various scenarios for having workouts before heading to Disney World near Orlando, Florida along with 21 other teams next month for the restart of the season. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Raptors arrive in Florida, set to start prepping for restart

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (42) reacts after shooting a 3-point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Wizards GM to AP: Bertans to sit out restart of NBA season

By HOWARD FENDRICH and TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a news conference before an NBA preseason basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in Saitama, near Tokyo. Its been over three months since the commissioners of major sports cancelled or postponed events because of the coronavirus. Enough time for us to grade them on how theyve handled the virus so far. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

NBA worried over coronavirus spike in Florida: report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a news conference before an NBA preseason basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in Saitama, near Tokyo. It’s been over three months since the commissioners of major sports cancelled or postponed events because of the coronavirus. Enough time for us to grade them on how they’ve handled the virus so far. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) **FILE**

NBA sets Oct. 16 draft date, Oct. 18 for free-agent talks

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo holds the trophy after winning NBA basketball's All-Star Skills Challenge, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Adebayo thinking about financial future as NBA restart looms

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

A sign at the entrance to ESPN's Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World is seen Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. The NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season at Disney. (AP Photo/John Raoux) **FILE**

NBA lays out its vision for Disney restart to teams, players

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. Something is finally clear in the uncertain NBA. Players believe they’re going to play games again this season. The obvious questions like how, where and when remain unanswered. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Adam Silver, NBA trying to ‘work through’ players’ social justice concerns

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2019, file photo, injured Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant smiles as he greets teammates returning to the bench during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, in New York. Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union. Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5% ownership stake, with an option for 5% more in the near future, the Union announced Monday, June 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Kevin Durant joins ownership group of MLS’ Philadelphia Union

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2019, file photo, injured Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant smiles as he greets teammates returning to the bench during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, in New York. Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union. Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5% ownership stake, with an option for 5% more in the near future, the Union announced Monday, June 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Durant joins ownership group for soccer’s Philadelphia Union

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard (39) celebrates after scoring next to Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Dwight Howard: ‘No basketball’ until progress made for racial injustice

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2020, file photo, Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, center, gathers his team during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C. The Raptors have an NBA championship to defend, a very long stay at the Disney complex awaiting them and plenty of unanswered questions on how the restart of the season will work. As the NBA’s lone Canadian team, there’s an added complexity: The U.S. border. Nurse said Tuesday, June 9, 2020, that his team is still working through various scenarios for having workouts before heading to Disney World near Orlando, Florida along with 21 other teams next month for the restart of the season. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

NBA gives teams, players more detailed schedule for restart

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts toward officials during the second half of his team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in San Francisco, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kerr, Nurse among NBA coaches wondering about Olympic plans

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 file photo, San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol (16) shoots past New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (8), forward Wesley Johnson (33) and guard Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. Pau Gasol wants to return to the NBA but does not rule out going back to Europe for his retirement. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Gasol: Return to Lakers or Barcelona would be ‘attractive’

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press