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Vanessa Bryant speaks during a celebration of life for her husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Los Angeles honors Kobe, Gianna Bryant with public memorial

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) looks to shoot against Golden State Warriors' Juan Toscano-Anderson, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Holiday, Williamson keep Pelicans rolling in 115-101 win

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. When John Beilein resigned as Cleveland's coach, swallowing his pride to leave the Cavaliers after just 54 games, he offered his preordained replacement some encouraging words.“Go after it,” J.B. Bickerstaff said repeating Beilein's message.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Bickerstaff picks up pieces after Beilein leaves Cavaliers

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein gives instructions to players in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in Cleveland. New York won 139-134 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) **FILE**

John Beilein resigns as Cavaliers coach after failed NBA run

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein gives instructions to players in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in Cleveland. New York won 139-134 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) **FILE**

Beilein resigns as coach, says emotional goodbye to Cavs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh) **FILE**

For NBA players, a little rest now before a hectic finish

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Common performs before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Column: Kobe, Ex-Comish Stern Waked as Only NBA Can

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Jennifer Hudson sings a tribute to former NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna who were killed in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020, before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Leonard, LeBron, Davis lead Team LeBron over Team Giannis

Associated Press

The NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award is displayed during a news conference Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Chris Paul of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh) ** FILE **

Last shot wins: Team LeBron wins All-Star Game 157-155

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is fouled during the second half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Anthony Davis, Team LeBron wins All-Star Game

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo, of the Milwaukee Bucks, speaks at the NBA All-Star basketball game media day, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

All-Star notes: Africa unveils teams, LeBron brings students

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver unveils the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award during a news conference Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Silver: NBA, USA Basketball still may play in China in 2020

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson grabs a rebound during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

The First Fan: Obama appears at All-Star NBA Cares event

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Common named MVP, Team Wilbon wins All-Star Celebrity Game

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic drives as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

James’ triple double, Davis lead Lakers past Nuggets 120-116

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks to pass as Golden State Warriors guard Andrew Wiggins (22) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Booker to replace Lillard at All-Star, 3-point contest

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers talks to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Chicagoans: City not just NBA host, it’s the Mecca of hoops

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) brings the ball up court during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Jennifer Hudson set for Kobe Bryant tribute at All-Star Game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

At All-Star Game, Africa’s potential will be showcased

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press