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FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau complains over a call in the second half half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Minneapolis. Thibodeau is back in New York as the Knicks’ new coach. The former NBA Coach of the Year was hired Thursday, July 30,2020, returning to the team he helped lead to the NBA Finals as an assistant coach. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, FIle)

Knicks bring Tom Thibodeau back to New York as new coach

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Members of the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz warm up before the start of an NBA basketball game with no fans in the stands as seen in this general view Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Jazz, Pelicans kneel during national anthem before NBA restart

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Players, coaches kneel before NBA’s re-opening night

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, stands with forward Anthony Davis during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Los Angeles. James and Davis had the Lakers on course to contend for another NBA title before the coronavirus pandemic upended their first season together. The superstars see no reason they cant continue their quest in Orlando, and Davis even thinks the Lakers chances have improved.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

LeBron James takes center stage in NBA’s return

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Jordan announces first donations from $100 million pledge

Associated Press

Pistons agree to buy Suns’ G League team for Detroit

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson walks onto the court during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in New Orleans. The rookie sensation’s availability to play remained unclear as the season’s resumption in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, approached. He left the NBA’s so-called “bubble” setup on July 16 to attend to an unspecified family medical matter. A week later, the club had yet to provide an update on his possible return. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File)

Davis, Williamson say they’re ready for re-opening night

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Leading hoops scorer AJ Lawson returning to South Carolina

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2020, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Milwaukee. The Bucks believe they can build on the momentum they established while producing the NBA’s best record before the pandemic-imposed hiatus. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Game on: NBA finally set to see games that count again

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

A basketball court is shown at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Kissimmee, Fla., Tuesday, July 21, 2020. The NBA's marketing motto for the restart of the season at Walt Disney World is “Whole New Game,” and in many respects, that’s very true. (AP Photo/Tim Reynolds)

For the NBA, it’s time to play, kneel and demand change

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Ex-Wizards, Capitals co-owner Irene Pollin dies at 96

Associated Press

A basketball court is shown at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Kissimmee, Fla., Tuesday, July 21, 2020. The NBA's marketing motto for the restart of the season at Walt Disney World is “Whole New Game,” and in many respects, that’s very true. (AP Photo/Tim Reynolds)

NBA restart likely to provide TV audience new sights, sounds

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson walks onto the court during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in New Orleans. The rookie sensation’s availability to play remained unclear as the season’s resumption in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, approached. He left the NBA’s so-called “bubble” setup on July 16 to attend to an unspecified family medical matter. A week later, the club had yet to provide an update on his possible return. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File)

Zion Williamson practicing, could play in Pelicans’ opener

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE- In this Nov. 12, 2019 file photo, Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Anthony Davis (3) look on during the first half during an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix. Davis’ status is uncertain with the restart of the NBA season looming. Davis, who left the Los Angeles Lakers’ second scrimmage after getting poked in the eye and didn’t play in the team’s exhibition finale at Walt Disney World, didn’t practice on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Davis could miss Lakers’ 1st game back after poke in eye

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 10, 2020, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, right, passes the ball as Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. Forget dealing with a rookie wall or stumbling into the playoffs exhausted and banged-up. The NBA's break for the coronavirus pandemic gave rookies an offseason within a season. They have had the chance to heal up, study lots of film and gain some much-needed pounds to better handle the grueling season in a league filled with savvy veterans. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Top NBA rookies poised to close out debut seasons in style

By TERESA M. WALKER and BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - Members of the Los Angeles Clippers celebrate from the bench as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton, left, walks away during the second half of an NBA basketball game in a Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 file photo, in Los Angeles. At the NBA restart, where the only fans inside the building are the ones wearing uniforms, enthusiasm from players on the bench is most definitely getting noticed. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Say Cheese: Bench energy is real, and loud, at NBA restart

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Referee Tony Brown blows his whistle, which is covered by a small cloth bag, during an NBA basketball game between the Toronto Raptors and the Portland Trail Blazers in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Sunday, July 26, 2020. NBA referees have added a baggie to their standard whistles for games at the NBA restart, in the interest of safety to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bags work to catch any spittle that may emanate from a referee’s mouth or whistle when being used. (AP Photos/Tim Reynolds)

It’s in the bag: Even whistles now are safer at NBA restart

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Alex Caruso (4) goes to basket under pressure from Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Caruso was averaging 5.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 17.8 minutes wen the hiatus began. With Avery Bradley opting out of the restart and Rajon Rondo breaking his thumb in practice this month, the 6-foot-5 Caruso should have a greater role in the Lakers’ bench during the restart. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Depth could be even more critical in teams’ NBA title chase

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2019, file photo, Southern Mississippi coach Jay Ladner argues a call with the referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. While the major sports are finding ways to return to competition, college basketball is in a holding pattern, much like college football. College basketball coaches do have an advantage over the football coaches while in limbo. Since their season starts later, they get a chance to see how things play out, both in professional sports and in college football. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP, File)

College basketball stuck in holding pattern during pandemic

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 8, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Clippers’ Williams will serve 10-day quarantine, miss games

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press