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Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard (39) celebrates after scoring next to Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Dwight Howard: ‘No basketball’ until progress made for racial injustice

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2020, file photo, Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, center, gathers his team during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C. The Raptors have an NBA championship to defend, a very long stay at the Disney complex awaiting them and plenty of unanswered questions on how the restart of the season will work. As the NBA’s lone Canadian team, there’s an added complexity: The U.S. border. Nurse said Tuesday, June 9, 2020, that his team is still working through various scenarios for having workouts before heading to Disney World near Orlando, Florida along with 21 other teams next month for the restart of the season. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

NBA gives teams, players more detailed schedule for restart

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 2, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton, left, drives past Utah Jazz's Mike Conley in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. When Sexton learned that the NBA _ and not a virus _ had ended his second season, the Cavaliers guard had a guttural reaction. “I was sick,” he said. The league's decision to only invite 22 teams to resume play at Disney World in Florida next month was a body blow for players on the omitted squads _ aka the Delete 8. And although they've had time to process the exclusion, Sexton, Cavs star forward Kevin Love and their teammates, are still struggling with the reality that their season is over. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cavs’ Love, Sexton not happy being part of NBA’s ‘Delete 8’

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

This combination photo shows, from left, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt during a news conference in Houston on Jan. 4, 2020, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul during a game against the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix on Jan. 31, 2020 and Brad Paisley at the 51st annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Watt, Paul and Paisley will appear in upcoming episodes of Amazon’s docuseries “Regular Heroes,” focusing on everyday people who are supporting communities during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo)

Chris Paul, JJ Watt to appear in Amazon’s ‘Regular Heroes’

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers founder Harry Glickman dead at 96

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson grabs a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New Orleans. The marketing agent who has sued NBA rookie Williamson wants the former Duke star to answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing his lone season with the Blue Devils. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

Williamson attorney: allegations of ineligibility ‘baseless’

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts toward officials during the second half of his team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in San Francisco, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kerr, Nurse among NBA coaches wondering about Olympic plans

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 file photo, San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol (16) shoots past New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (8), forward Wesley Johnson (33) and guard Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. Pau Gasol wants to return to the NBA but does not rule out going back to Europe for his retirement. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Gasol: Return to Lakers or Barcelona would be ‘attractive’

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 23, 2019, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies head coach J.B. Bickerstaff calls to players in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, in Memphis, Tenn. The Cleveland Cavaliers weren't invited inside the NBA's Disney World summer bubble. They never want to have the door close on them again. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Cavs among omitted 8, will use summer slight as motivation

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse yells toward players during the second half of his team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Thursday, March 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Raptors still have decisions to make before NBA restarts

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. Lloyd Pierce sees improvement in the five players he calls the core of the rebuilding Atlanta Hawks. The coach knows he needs to deliver proof of that improvement next season. There was no proof in the standings of improvement in this shortened season despite the emergence of guard Trae Young as an All-Star in only his second season. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Pierce believes it is time for young Hawks to become winners

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 14, 2020, file photo, a closed ticket office is shown at Etihad Stadium where Manchester City were due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match, in Manchester, England. Many professional sports league, such as the NFL and European soccer leagues, have lucrative television contracts and big-money corporate sponsors that fill their substantial coffers. But the domestic soccer league in the U.S. still relies heavily on ticket sales, merchandising and concessions, much like many university athletic departments, and without games their very ability to make ends meet would stretch the abilities of even the savviest of accountants. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)

Leagues, teams wary of rising stadium expenses amid pandemic

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura, left, of Japan, guard Bradley Beal, center, and guard John Wall, right, watch from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Wall’s shutdown reminiscent of Stephen Strasburg in 2012. Here’s why it’s different

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) celebrates as he scores against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs’ Aldridge out for season after shoulder surgery

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Charlotte Hornets' head coach James Borrego pleads for results during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Charlotte, N.C. Borrego believes Charlotte could be at a major disadvantage because they won’t be playing in Orlando when the NBA returns to action. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Hornets view not playing in Orlando as ‘major disadvantage’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Thompson’s status unclear until Warriors are back together

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

NBA offers clarity on tiebreakers with uneven schedule

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Bulls not ready to announce decision on Boylen’s future

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press