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Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) dribbles the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Nets start fast, beat Clippers to take No. 7 seed in East

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San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan, right, tries to keep the ball away from New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Lillard rebounds with 51, Blazers top Sixers as Embiid hurt

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrates the team's 120-112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Mark Cuban takes jab at Fox after Tucker Carlson posts bigger ratings than NBA

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies' dribbles the ball down court during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

It’s official: NBA will have a play-in series in the West

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, loses the ball as he is defended by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

NBA fines Draymond Green $50,000 for Devin Booker comments

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Tiger Woods waves on the 11th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Warriors guard Curry pops up at PGA presser, grills winner

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (22) takes a shot over New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Spurs help playoff chances, top Pelicans, Zion 122-113

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) brings the ball upcourt against Washington Wizards forward Isaac Bonga (17) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Thunder keep Wizards winless in bubble with 121-103 win

Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Troy Brown Jr. (6) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mike Muscala (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Wizards kept winless in NBA bubble with loss to Thunder

Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren (1) celebrates with guards Malcolm Brogdon (7) and Victor Oladipo (4) after a play against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) **FILE**

No shortage of points scored inside the NBA’s bubble

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) passes the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (3) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Wizards drop from playoff contention with loss to Pelicans

Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren (1) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Warren scores 39, Pacers surge past Lakers late, 116-111

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) celebrates a three point-basket with teammate Dorian Finney-Smith (10) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Doncic gets 17th triple-double, Mavs top Bucks 136-132 in OT

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) passes the ball against Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) and guard Kendrick Nunn (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

The NBA MVP finalists: Antetokounmpo, James and Harden

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Booker’s 35 points lead surprising Suns past Heat 119-112

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Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers argues a call during the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

NBA time zone: body clocks get a reset inside the bubble

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) grabs a rebound in front of Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

76ers announce that All-Star Ben Simmons needs knee surgery

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis, left, attempts to shoot while pressured by Milwaukee Bucks' Wesley Matthews (9) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Doncic scores 36, Mavs outlast Bucks 136-132 in overtime

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Dennis Kelly (71) celebrates his touchdown catch with quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the first half of the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Titans players have been praising one of their own, offensive lineman Kelly, for his leadership during the pandemic. He is the team's player rep, and he takes the role seriously. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

A look at NFL training camps in a most unusual preseason

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Mike Conley (10) rebounds against Denver Nuggets' Monte Morris (11) and Mason Plumlee (7) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Murray returns to power Nuggets past Jazz 134-132 in 2 OTs

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