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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver unveils the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award during a news conference Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Silver: NBA, USA Basketball still may play in China in 2020

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Derrick Jones Jr. heads to the basket during the NBA All-Star slam dunk contest in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jones Jr., Adebayo, Hield winners at epic All-Star Saturday

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Lakers’ Davis back in hometown for All-Star Game

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

In this June 17, 2010, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant react as in the final second of Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals against the Boston Celtics in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) **FILE**

Pillar of Red Sox, long a Lakers fan, names daughter ‘Kobie’

Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo, of the Milwaukee Bucks, speaks at the NBA All-Star basketball game media day, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

All-Star notes: Africa unveils teams, LeBron brings students

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

A fan in the stands holds a jersey honoring late NBA basketball legend Kobe Bryant during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt York) ** FILE **

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

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson grabs a rebound during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

The First Fan: Obama appears at All-Star NBA Cares event

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 1965, file photo, Power Memorial player Lew Alcindor (33) leaps high for the ball during a high school basketball game against Rice at Power Memorial Gym in New York. (AP Photo/Harvey Lippman, File)

New York museum honors city’s rich basketball history

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Common named MVP, Team Wilbon wins All-Star Celebrity Game

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) cannot get a shot past Philadelphia 76ers' Al Horford (42) Tobias Harris (12) and Matisse Thybulle (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Clippers’ Paul George fined $35,000 for criticizing refs

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic drives as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

James’ triple double, Davis lead Lakers past Nuggets 120-116

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers talks to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Chicagoans: City not just NBA host, it’s the Mecca of hoops

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2018. file photo, Team Stephen center Joel Embiid, left, of the Philadelphia 76ers. leaps for the tipoff won by Team LeBron forward Anthony Davis, of the New Orleans Pelicans, during the NBA All-Star basketball game in Los Angeles. The NBA has changed the format of its All-Star Game and basketball purists are skeptical. The betting industry is curious. The changes could spark more in-game betting, which is popular in Europe but not as much in the U.S. Or, perhaps bettors will sit this one out, unsure of what to expect. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Place your bet: New NBA All-Star format could attract action

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks to pass as Golden State Warriors guard Andrew Wiggins (22) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Booker to replace Lillard at All-Star, 3-point contest

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Kings, Intel announce plans for new R&D center

Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) brings the ball up court during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Jennifer Hudson set for Kobe Bryant tribute at All-Star Game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) attempts a shot as Sacramento Kings guard Cory Joseph (9) and forward Harrison Barnes (40) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Doncic shines in return from injury, Mavs beat Kings 130-111

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8), of Japan, greets fans after an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Washington. The Wizards won 126-114. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards in playoff race thanks to poor Eastern Conference

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times