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By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler (22) jokes with Heat staff following an NBA basketball news conference, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Miami. Butler spoke publicly for the first time since the July trade that brought him to South Florida as the new face of the franchise. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The Latest: Pop back for 24th season after few ups and downs

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NBA photographer Michael Gonzalez photographs Phoenix Suns' DeAndre Ayton during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix adds talent, tries to rise in Western Conference

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Malik Monk (1) poses for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 30, 2019.. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Hornets turn to youth movement after Walker departure

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook and James Harden, right, are photographed together during NBA basketball media day Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Gold standards: Many NBA players considering 2020 Olympics

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, and Joel Embiid, right, conduct interviews during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Camden. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

76ers’ Scott: Eagles fan yelled slur, still regrets fight

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Marc Gasol poses during a photo shoot at the Raptors Media day in Toronto, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2018. . (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors ‘hungry’ for another title run, even without Leonard

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix. That LeBron James jersey could get a little more expensive. Companies that make clothing and shoes for the National Basketball Association players are in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s escalating China trade wars. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Media day 1: Westbrook, Durant, Irving, Davis in new colors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

United States' Myles Turner dunks during a consolation playoff game against Poland for the FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. U.S. defeated Poland 87-74 (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

The Latest: Davis disappointed Cousins reunion on hold

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix. That LeBron James jersey could get a little more expensive. Companies that make clothing and shoes for the National Basketball Association players are in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s escalating China trade wars. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

NBA camps set to open, and contenders are everywhere

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Harry Giles III, left, Washington Wizards forwards Trevor Ariza and Troy Brown Jr. go for the rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 11, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Troy Brown Jr. becomes latest Wizards player struck by injury bug

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Duke's Mike Krzyzewski laughs while speaking during an NCAA college basketball media day at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. (Ethan Hyman/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

Duke’s new freshmen embrace challenge of following Zion

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

In this May 30, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver holds a news conference before Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors in Toronto (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File) **FILE**

NBA teams approve stiffer penalties for tampering

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Former NBA players Kobe Bryant, left, and Tony Parker talk during the first-place match between Spain and Argentina in the FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Popularity of NBA in China seems to create endless options

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

AP source: NBA set to vote on raising tampering fines

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2018, file photo, Golden State Warriors' Shaun Livingston (34) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. Livingston announced his retirement Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, following 15 NBA seasons, an expected move. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Livingston retires after 15 NBA seasons and major comeback

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

This undated photo released by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 shows Kimesha Williams. A relative of NBA star Kawhi Leonard has confirmed his sister, Kimesha Williams, is one of two women accused of robbing and killing an elderly woman at a Southern California casino. (Riverside County Sheriff's Department via AP)

Kimesha Williams, Kawhi Leonard’s sister, charged in deadly robbery

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This undated photo released by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 shows Kimesha Williams. A relative of NBA star Kawhi Leonard has confirmed his sister, Kimesha Williams, is one of two women accused of robbing and killing an elderly woman at a Southern California casino. (Riverside County Sheriff's Department via AP)

NBA star Kawhi Leonard’s sister charged in deadly robbery

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Giannis Antetokounmpo of Greece looks to pass around Vitor Benite of Brazil during their group stage match in the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Nanjing in eastern China's Jiangsu province, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. (Chinatopix via AP)

MVP vs. USA: Americans to face Antetokounmpo at World Cup

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 1, 2019, file photo, Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton talks with former Sacramento Kings player Chris Webber, left, as Kings general manager Vlade Divac, obscured at center, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball summer league gamebetween the Kings and Golden State Warriors in Sacramento, Calif. The Sacramento Kings and the NBA have announced that after a thorough investigation there isn’t enough evidence to support allegations that new coach Luke Walton sexually assaulted a woman. The team and league began a joint investigation in April following a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles by former sportscaster Kelli Tennant, who “elected not to participate in the investigation. Based on this and the available evidence, the investigators determined that there was not a sufficient basis to support the allegations made against Coach Walton,” the Kings announced in a joint statement with the NBA. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Kings, NBA taking no action against Walton in assault case

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