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In this Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, in Washington. In a statement issued by Georgetown on Friday, May 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Patrick Ewing, Georgetown coach, released from hospital, recovering from COVID-19

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

What Would Have Been: Zack against Mets and Motor City golf

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

In this March 12, 2020, file photo, a crowd is shown along Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. .(Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, FIle)

NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this Sept. 11, 2009, file photo, Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan makes a statement during a media availability before his enshrinement in the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. The Utah Jazz have announced that Jerry Sloan, the coach who took them to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998 on his way to a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame, has died. Sloan died Friday morning, May 22, 2020, the Jazz said, from complications related to Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. He was 78. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File) **FILE**

Jerry Sloan, Utah Jazz great and Hall of Fame coach, dies at 78

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

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) **FILE**

NBA seems on the cusp of a comeback plan

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (10) drives around Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) **FILE**

Mike Conley waiting for news of return, like the rest of the NBA

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ** FILE **

LeBron James ‘definitely not giving up on the season’

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis reacts as he takes part in a sendoff rally after an NHL hockey practice, Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Ted Leonsis floats ‘bubble’ for NBA, NHL seasons to resume

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Jerry Stackhouse, center, is restrained by teammate Michael Jordan after being called for a first-quarter foul as Los Angeles Lakers' Samaki Walker stands at right Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ken Lambert) **FILE**

The second comeback: Imagining what a Michael Jordan Wizards documentary would look like

By Matthew Paras and Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this June 11, 1997 file photo, Chicago Bulls Scottie Pippen, right, embraces an exhausted Michael Jordan following their win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, in Salt Lake City. The flu-like illness Jordan fought through to lead the Bulls to a crucial victory in the 1997 NBA Finals created instant fodder for the virtue of perseverance. Pushing past boundaries, overcoming obstacles and adversity — that is part of the ethos of major competitive sports. That is how elite athletes become wired to win. (AP Photo/Jack Smith) ** FILE **

Michael Jordan sets record straight about ‘flu game,’ implies deliberate food poisoning

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) blocks Georgetown guard Mac McClung (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Washington. Georgetown won 83-80. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Mac McClung to transfer from Georgetown

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-106. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Scott Brooks says Wizards plan to reopen practice facility Friday

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, the Miami Heat and the Memphis Grizzlies practice before an NBA basketball game in Miami, Fla. If so inclined, NBA teams like Miami, Orlando and Utah could all be back in the gym for voluntary workouts in small groups starting Friday when the league ban on such things expires. None of them will be reopening that day. There's a clear desire for basketball to resume but, perhaps mindful of how rushing back too quickly hurt other leagues around the world, the NBA seems to be taking very cautious baby steps back to the court. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) **FILE**

AP Source: Poll of NBA players shows desire to play, if safe

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, &quot;Let's Go Heat&quot; is displayed on t-shirts in the stands as the Miami Heat and the Memphis Grizzlies practice before an NBA basketball in Miami, Fla. There's a clear desire for basketball to resume but, perhaps mindful of how rushing back too quickly hurt other leagues around the world, the NBA seems to be taking very cautious baby steps back to the court. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

NBA teams start to reopen, as testing plan begins emerging

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown accused of shooting at 2 people

Associated Press

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, the Miami Heat and the Memphis Grizzlies practice before an NBA basketball game in Miami, Fla. If so inclined, NBA teams like Miami, Orlando and Utah could all be back in the gym for voluntary workouts in small groups starting Friday when the league ban on such things expires. None of them will be reopening that day. There's a clear desire for basketball to resume but, perhaps mindful of how rushing back too quickly hurt other leagues around the world, the NBA seems to be taking very cautious baby steps back to the court. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) **FILE**

NBA players, staff asked to help virus researchers

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray arrives at the Vivint Smart Home Arena before the start of their NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. f so inclined, NBA teams like Miami, Orlando and Utah could all be back in the gym for voluntary workouts in small groups starting Friday, May 8, when the league ban on such things expires. None of them will be reopening that day. There's a clear desire for basketball to resume but, perhaps mindful of how rushing back too quickly hurt other leagues around the world, the NBA seems to be taking very cautious baby steps back to the court. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Analysis: The NBA is proceeding with extreme caution

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - This is a March 14, 2020, file photo showing the Wells Fargo Center, home of the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team and the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team. The Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers are set to offer refunds or credits for unplayed regular-season games at their shared arena because of the coronavirus pandemic. While neither the NHL or NBA has officially canceled the remainder of the season, or decided when and where the season may resume, both organizations on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, decided to address the ticket status for games scheduled for the Wells Fargo Center. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

76ers GM: Injured Simmons ‘close or ready’ to NBA return

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press