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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton answers a question during media day at the NBA All-Star basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Haliburton makes winning shot to give Team Pacers a win in All-Stars Skills Challenge

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) answers a question during media day the NBA All-Star basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The NBA is hoping for a little more competitiveness in this year’s All-Star Game

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo dunks against the Philadelphia 76ersduring the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Miami’s Bam Adebayo will start All-Star Game, replacing injured Philadelphia center Joel Embiid

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue, left, is held back by guard James Harden after being called for a technical foul during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue fined $35,000 for saying officials at Golden State were ‘cheating’

Associated Press

Indiana Pacers center Scot Pollard reacts as time runs out in the Pacers' 96-87 loss to the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, March 3, 2005 in Denver. Pollard was admitted to intensive care this week, where he waits for a heart transplant. He was admitted to intensive care at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 and he will wait there until a donor surfaces who was big enough to be a match. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Donor heart found for NBA champion, Survivor contestant Scot Pollard

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter smiles and points during a break in play during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Seimone Augustus among Basketball Hall of Fame finalists for 2024

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver smiles during a news conference announcing that the 2025 NBA All-Star Game will be played in San Francisco at the Chase Center in San Francisco,, Nov. 6, 2023. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, is the 10th anniversary of Silver taking over as commissioner of the NBA. The league's board of governors rewarded him with a multiyear extension this week, ensuring that he will oversee the NBA for the foreseeable future. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Adam Silver tells ESPN that Las Vegas is ‘definitely’ on list of expansion candidates

Associated Press

Shaquille O'Neal, speaks during a pre-game press conference about the Orlando Magic retiring his jersey before the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando Magic retire basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal’s jersey in first for franchise

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Signage promoting the NBA All-Star basketball game is shown in front of mural on the 34 floor tall JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The NBA All-Star game in Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers and Indianapolis use 3-year delay to add new wrinkles to 1st NBA All-Star weekend since 1985

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young drives downcourt during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)

Atlanta star Trae Young fined $35,000 for inappropriate gesture toward ref

Associated Press

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla calls to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

NBA-leading Celtics rout Nets 136-86 for Joe Mazzulla’s 100th victory

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford reacts after a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) **FILE**

Hornets hope to see future returns from NBA trade deadline day

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama drives against the Toronto Raptors defense during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Monday Feb. 12, 2024. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Spurs rookie Wembanyama records triple-double with 10 blocks

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) passes the ball around Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kyle Lowry to join hometown 76ers after buyout

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Sabonis breaks tie with Jokic for NBA triple-double lead with 16, Kings rout Nuggets 135-106

Associated Press

FILE - Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields speaks during a news conference, Friday, July 1, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks, allowing the most points per game in the NBA and struggling to remain above the cutoff line for the play-in tournament, surprised many by not making a move before Thursday's trade deadline. General manager Landry Fields said Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, no offer, including any much-speculated deal involving shooting guard Dejounte Murray, fit the team's long-term goals. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Hawks hold onto Dejounte Murray, make no deal as GM Landry protects long-term interests

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

FILE - Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward brings the ball upcourt against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. The Charlotte Hornets are sending often-injured small forward Gordon Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for guard Tre Mann, power forward Davis Bertans, point guard Vasilije Micic and two second round draft picks, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, because the deal has not yet been approved by the league.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Hornets trading Gordon Hayward to Thunder for 3 players, 2 second round draft picks, AP source says

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic, right, passes around Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) **FILE**

Knicks took a big swing, some shooters are now in the playoff race on NBA trade deadline day

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Buddy Hield reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Indianapolis, (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indiana Pacers trade Buddy Hield to 76ers, AP source says

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mitchell scores 40 points as Cavaliers beat Wizards for seventh straight win

By Ian Nicholas Quillen - Associated Press