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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center right, celebrates with Ben Simmons, center left, after he shot a 3-pointer to end the second quarter as Guangzhou Loong-Lions' CJ Harris, right, looks on during the first half of an NBA exhibition basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ** FILE**

Not giving up his shot: Ben Simmons’ jumper could lift 76ers

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

A demonstrator holds a U.S. flag during a rally at the Southorn Playground in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Protesters in Hong Kong have thrown basketballs at a photo of LeBron James and chanted their anger about comments the Los Angeles Lakers star made about free speech during a rally in support of NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, whose tweet in support of the Hong Kong protests touched off a firestorm of controversy in China. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

NBA losing money — and well it should

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry gestures against the Los Angeles Lakers during a preseason NBA basketball game in San Francisco. Curry knows how different this season will be. He realizes how many aren't even considering the Golden State Warriors a for-sure contender following five straight trips to the NBA Finals. No Kevin Durant. No Andre Iguodala. No Shaun Livingston. And that's just to name a few of the departed players who made such key contributions to the franchise's recent runs of success. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File )

The NBA’s West race should be incredibly good this season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves' Robert Covington during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Bucks, 76ers eye East title with Leonard back in the West

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

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. When major corporations have angered Chinese authorities in recent years, the playbook calls for one thing: an apology. The NBA, with billions at stake, has resisted that for now, though some experts wonder if such a move is inevitable. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) ** FILE **

NBA says Chinese wanted Morey’s firing; China denies claim

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 1, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson passes the ball at the team's training facility in Boston. Celtics guard Gordon Hayward said Lawson has already made her presence felt. “She’s been good as far as just the experience she has as a basketball player,” Hayward said. “Reading the game and kind of little things she sees coaching on the sideline. Having somebody that well-versed in basketball, that experience is good.” (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Women impacting NBA in various roles, 11 assistant coaches

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

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. When major corporations have angered Chinese authorities in recent years, the playbook calls for one thing: an apology. The NBA, with billions at stake, has resisted that for now, though some experts wonder if such a move is inevitable. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) ** FILE **

Adam Silver: China asked for Rockets GM Daryl Morey to be fired

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NBA referees Jonathan Sterling, left, and Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling, the only married couple in NBA refereeing history, pose for a photo with their daughter Stoan at their home Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Married NBA refs working to make the right calls at home

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams instructs his team during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

The NBA’s magic number for victories isn’t 100 anymore

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Mystics guard Kristi Toliver reacts during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Report: WNBA receives high grades again in diversity hiring

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

2019-20 NBA Eastern Conference preview capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against Utah Jazz's Ed Davis during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

MVP Giannis looks to improve as Bucks’ leader this season

By KEITH JENKINS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Suns push for improvement, build around Booker-Ayton core

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after scoring a basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. The Pelicans won 128-127. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Zion Williamson makes new-look Pelicans a compelling draw

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Towns, Timberwolves take stronger chemistry into season

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

2019-20 NBA Western Conference preview capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 17, 2019, file photo, then Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard takes a photo while holding his playoffs MVP trophy during the NBA basketball championship team's victory parade in Toronto. The NBA's balance of power has shifted to the Los Angeles Clippers, who have never advanced beyond the second round let alone won a championship. All that is expected to change behind Leonard and Paul George, both regarded as two of the best two-way players in the league. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Without George to start, Clippers still among NBA’s best

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) passes as Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Pistons still in the murky middle, hoping to show progress

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) tries to rebound the ball during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)

From tank to title talk, 76ers primed for championship run

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in front of forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Davis, James begin Lakers partnership with sky-high hopes

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press