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FILE - In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden passes against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. Harden practiced with his teammates for the first time this summer, Thursday, July 16, 2020, after arriving later than most of the Rockets for the season restart at Walt Disney World. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

NBA going with shorter games for Disney exhibition openers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Nuggets’ Barton: Jersey messages won’t make enough impact

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Michigan’s Livers forgoing NBA, returning to Wolverines

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Los Angeles. The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers already have just about guaranteed themselves the top two playoff seeds and face a delicate balancing act when the NBA returns to action. They must try to shake off the rust after a 4 ½-month hiatus while also staying as healthy as possible for the postseason. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

NBA says races for the season’s individual trophies are over

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2018, file photo, Phoenix Suns' Jamal Crawford celebrates with teammates during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York. Crawford is back in the NBA, filling one of the spots that the Brooklyn Nets needed to address after their roster was decimated coming into the season restart at Walt Disney World. With Vince Carter now officially retired, Crawford comes back into the league as its oldest player -- about 2-1/2 months older than Miami’s Udonis Haslem. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Jamal Crawford’s latest NBA chance finally arrives with Nets

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson shoots free throws prior to an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. The New Orleans Pelicans say top overall draft choice Zion Williamson has left the club to attend to an urgent family medical matter. The Pelicans say Williamson intends to rejoin the team in the Orlando area for the resumption of the season. But the club has not said whether the former Duke star would be able to return or whether he’ll miss any games because of his departure on Thursday, July 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Zion Williamson leaves Pelicans for ‘family medical matter’

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, fie photo, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry, left, talks with referee Eric Lewis during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. NBA players have been back on the court for a few weeks, some of that time being individual workouts before practices could resume when the 22 teams arrived at the Walt Disney World bubble. NBA referees haven’t had that chance. There’s a healthy amount of nervous anxiety for those who operate the whistles at NBA games right now, with exhibition games set to begin next week. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Referees gearing up for their return to NBA games, too

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this May 14, 1998, file photo, Washington Wizards general manager Wes Unseld announces the trade of Chris Webber to the Sacramento Kings for Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe at the MCI Center in Washington. Unseld died Tuesday, June 2, 2020, after a series of health issues, most recently pneumonia. The Washington Wizards will honor him with a #41 patch worn on players' uniforms throughout the rest of the 2020 season. (AP Photo/Brian K. Diggs) ** FILE **

Wizards to honor Wes Unseld with jersey patch

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this March 4, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson shoots free throws prior to an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. Pelicans rookie Williamson says he feels like he is in good shape as he prepares to help lead New Orleans' eight-game push to make the NBA playoffs. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) ** FILE **

Zion Williamson leaves NBA bubble for urgent family matter

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden passes against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. Harden practiced with his teammates for the first time this summer, Thursday, July 16, 2020, after arriving later than most of the Rockets for the season restart at Walt Disney World. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

James Harden, cleared to play, makes Disney practice debut

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne stands on the court during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) ** FILE **

Elena Delle Donne ‘hurt’ by WNBA’s ruling not to grant her medical exemption

By Kevin Leitzell - The Washington Times

In this Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. The unusual resumption of the NBA season during the coronavirus pandemic is making mental health a priority. Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday expects basketball to be the easy part of living in the NBA’s “bubble” when 22 teams gather in Central Florida to resume their suspended seasons later this month. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File) **FILE**

Inside the bubble, NBA players have plenty of options

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Ex-NBA superstar Shaq assists stranded Florida driver

By Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Indianapolis. Formulating a plan to get a team ready for the restart of the NBA season wasn’t as difficult as one might expect for McMillan. Turns out, he’s been through something similar to this before. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

A long summer of basketball isn’t new for everyone in NBA

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, left, fouls Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Parker and her 11-year-old daughter are braving the start of an unprecedented WNBA season together in Florida. The Sparks All-Star knows it’s a calculated risk to stay in the coronavirus hot spot, where all 12 teams will play games in the WNBA “bubble” of Bradenton. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

WNBA’s Candace Parker, daughter a ‘package deal’ in Florida

By MELISSA MURPHY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) looks to pass while defended by Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. Harrison Barnes became the latest NBA player to reveal that he has coronavirus, making the announcement Tuesday, July 14, 2020, and saying he has hopes to join his team at the league’s restart later this summer. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman, File)

Kings’ Barnes isn’t at NBA restart, says he has coronavirus

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a dunk, next to Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) **FILE**

Rockets’ Westbrook has virus, as NBA bubble faces first test

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a dunk, next to Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) **FILE**

Russell Westbrook, Houston Rocket guard, says he tested positive for coronavirus

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 3, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, in Los Angeles. Jusuf Nurkic is back and healthy. So are Zach Collins, Meyers Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis and plenty of others. If the four-month NBA shutdown had a silver lining, it’s that a lot of ailing players got well.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Lakers’ Anthony Davis to wear own name on jersey in Orlando

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James directs teammates during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

LeBron James won’t wear social justice message on jersey

By Greg Beachem - Associated Press