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The Los Angeles Lakers honor the late Kobe Bryant by laying out t-shirts for fans prior to an NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

All-Star Weekend nears, and Kobe will be at the forefront

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots over Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in, Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)

Giannis just misses triple-double, Bucks beat Magic 111-95

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

New Minnesota Timberwolves NBA basketball player D'Angelo Russell, center, holds his new jersey between President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas, left, and head coach Ryan Saunders during his introduction to the media, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Minneapolis, following a trade that sent Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins to the Golden State Warriors. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Warriors GM Myers makes tough call to trade away roster

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

New Minnesota Timberwolves NBA basketball player D'Angelo Russell, left, chats with Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns after Russell was introduced at a news conference, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Minneapolis, following a trade that sent Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins to the Golden State Warriors. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Russell, T-wolves ‘feel the love’ in star pairing with Towns

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond pulls down a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bigger, better? Cavs acquire C Andre Drummond from Pistons

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell (0) drives next to Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Hectic end to the NBA’s trade window, but some teams sat out

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts as he dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 112-101. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo shines as Bucks defeat 76ers 112-101

By CHARLES F. GARDNER - Associated Press

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in Miami. The Heat won 137-106. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Heat, Grizzlies complete trade sending Iguodala to Miami

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell (0) drives next to Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Nets crush Warriors 129-88 in Russell’s return to Brooklyn

By BRIAN MAHONEY - 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 selected to All-Star 3-point contest

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson goes to the basket between Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and center Brook Lopez (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Giannis has 34 points, 17 rebounds as Bucks top Pelicans

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' D'Angelo Russell (0) passes as Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland (10) watches in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Eyes on Russell, Iguodala, more as NBA trade deadline nears

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 photo, Doug Young, a teammate of Kobe Bryant at Lower Merion High School, speaks during a news conference at the school in Ardmore, Pa. Lower Merion, the school Bryant led to a state championship, is expected to have a big tribute for the late Lakers star when the team plays its first home game on Saturday, Feb. 1, since his death. (Jenna Miller/The News Journal via AP)

Kobe Bryant’s high school coach reflects on losing his hero

By JEFF NEIBURG - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins, left, drives to the basket again Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Leonard goes for 31, Clippers beat Timberwolves 118-106

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

In this Feb. 14, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (24) high-fives his daughter Gianna on the court in warm-ups before first half NBA All-Star Game basketball action in Toronto. Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and several others are dead after their helicopter went down in Southern California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

NBA All-Stars to wear Kobe’s No. 24 and Gianna’s No. 2

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) goes to the basket as Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis (27) and guard Marcus Smart (36) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami. Adebayo was called for an offensive foul on the play. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Paul, Lowry among the All-Star reserves, with 6 first-timers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 13, 2016, file photo, a giant banner congratulating Kobe Bryant is draped around Staples Center before his last NBA basketball game in downtown Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) ** FILE **

NBA changing All-Star Game format, adding a Kobe tribute

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid goes up for a shot against Golden State Warriors' Omari Spellman during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

‘He was special’: The NBA tributes continue for Kobe Bryant

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Students walk beside a giant mural of former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna at a basketball court in Taguig, south of Manila, Philippines on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. Artists in this tenement building gathered and painted this image after learning of Bryant's death. Bryant, his daughter and 7 others died in a helicopter crash. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

‘Citizen of the world’: Bryant promoted basketball globally

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press