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Ex-Kentucky player Delk is Tennessee Hall of Fame inductee

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Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (1) drives to the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Monk, Bridges lead Hornets over cold-shooting Bulls, 103-93

By JARED WYLLYS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein gives instructions to players in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in Cleveland. New York won 139-134 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) **FILE**

Beilein resigns as coach, says emotional goodbye to Cavs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein gives instructions to players in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in Cleveland. New York won 139-134 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) **FILE**

John Beilein resigns as Cavaliers coach after failed NBA run

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Devonte' Graham, center, drives between Minnesota Timberwolves' Naz Reid, left, and another defender during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Hornets’ Graham emerging as Most Improved Player candidate

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant holds his daughter, Kaari Jaidyn Morant, before the team's NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Surprise! Raptors, Heat, Grizzlies and Thunder in good place

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Chris Bosh expresses disappointment over Hall of Fame snub

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers holds up his NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award after the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Kawhi Leonard wins first Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Weekend Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Common performs before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Column: Kobe, Ex-Comish Stern Waked as Only NBA Can

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh) **FILE**

For NBA players, a little rest now before a hectic finish

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates during the second half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Ratings for NBA All-Star Game rise by 8 percent

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein, center, talks with Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) and Darius Garland (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavs, coach John Beilein plotting next steps in rough season

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Jennifer Hudson sings a tribute to former NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna who were killed in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020, before the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

Leonard, LeBron, Davis lead Team LeBron over Team Giannis

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The NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award is displayed during a news conference Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Chris Paul of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh) ** FILE **

Last shot wins: Team LeBron wins All-Star Game 157-155

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo celebrates after winning his heat in NBA basketball's All-Star skills challenge Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

The Latest: Miami’s Derrick Jones Jr. wins slam dunk contest

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Former President Barack Obama talks during a panel with NBA players Chris Paul, Kevin Love and Giannis Antetokounmpo and sports analyst Michael Wilbon in Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Obama panel celebrates off-court work of NBA stars

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

LeBron James, of the Los Angeles Lakers, talks with the media during the NBA All-Star basketball game media day, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Bryant casts shadow as NBA’s best meet in All-Star Game

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press