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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

At All-Star Game, Africa’s potential will be showcased

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives around Golden State Warriors forward Marquese Chriss (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Devin Booker scores 27 points, Suns top Warriors 112-106

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

The Los Angeles Lakers honor the late Kobe Bryant by laying out t-shirts for fans prior to an NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

All-Star Weekend nears, and Kobe will be at the forefront

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Forbes: Knicks, at $4.6 billion, NBA’s highest valued team

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons (25) goes up for a shot past Los Angeles Clippers' Lou Williams (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Richardson, Simmons lead 76ers past Clippers 110-103

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Williamson’s 31 points pushes Pelicans past Blazers, 138-117

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) blocks the shot of Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Dinwiddie’s basket gives Nets win, Pacers 6th straight loss

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Eric Bledsoe fouls Sacramento Kings' Kent Bazemore as he shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Middleton, Bledsoe help Bucks beat Kings minus Antetokounmpo

By JIM HOEHN - Associated Press

Deputy sues Toronto Raptors’ boss over NBA Finals scuffle

Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts with head coach Lloyd Pierce in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Young scores 48 points, Hawks beat Knicks 140-135 in 2 OTs

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Lou Williams (23) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Cleveland. The Clippers won 133-92. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Clippers hand Cavs worst home loss in franchise history

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, left, referee Scott Twardoski , center, and Sacramento Kings guard Cory Joseph have a few laughs during a break in the action during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Hield, Kings heat up to keep Spurs reeling, 122-102

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, left, is defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors top Nets 119-118, extend record winning streak to 14

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles against the Golden State Warriors in the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

LeBron James scores 22 points, Lakers beat Warriors 125-120

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks to shoot as Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Murray scores 36, Nuggets finish season sweep over Suns

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots over Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in, Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)

Giannis just misses triple-double, Bucks beat Magic 111-95

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier, left, beats Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. to a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Curry returns home, scores 26 as Mavs rout Hornets 116-100

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots as Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles (2) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz snap 5-game skid, rally to beat Trail Blazers 117-114

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Struggling Hornets waive forwards Kidd-Gilchrist, Williams

By STEVE REED - Associated Press