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New Minnesota Timberwolves NBA basketball player D'Angelo Russell, center, holds his new jersey between President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas, left, and head coach Ryan Saunders during his introduction to the media, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Minneapolis, following a trade that sent Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins to the Golden State Warriors. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Warriors GM Myers makes tough call to trade away roster

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Principal on leave for post on Kobe Bryant’s death resigns

Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 file photo, Jorge Garbajosa, Spanish Basketball Federation President and former basketball player, shows a ticket of the China national basketball team, during the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2020 draw, at the headquarters of the FIBA (International Basketball Federation), in Mies, Switzerland. A former NBA player who got into basketball because it was the only sport with shoes big enough for him has been leading Spain to its most successful era in the sport. (Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP, File)

Former NBA player Garbajosa revitalizes Spanish basketball

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry (7) is defended by Indiana Pacers' Victor Oladipo (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Raptors pull away from Pacers 115-106 for 13th straight win

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, goes up for a shot against Memphis Grizzlies' Jonas Valanciunas, center, and Ja Morant during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Korkmaz, Simmons lead 76ers past Grizzlies 119-107

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Goran Dragic, left, talks to coach Erik Spoelstra during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in New York. The Nets won 117-113. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Riley: Heat studied Iguodala, believes he’s still ‘elite’

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Minnesota Timberwolves NBA basketball player D'Angelo Russell, left, chats with Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns after Russell was introduced at a news conference, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Minneapolis, following a trade that sent Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins to the Golden State Warriors. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Russell, T-wolves ‘feel the love’ in star pairing with Towns

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cavaliers believe trade for All-Star Drummond was ‘steal’

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins, left, drives to the basket again Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Wolves send Wiggins to Warriors for Russell in scorer swap

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell (0) drives next to Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

D’Angelo Russell traded by Golden State Warriors to Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA blockbuster

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell (0) drives next to Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Hectic end to the NBA’s trade window, but some teams sat out

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig (3) and Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) battle for a loose ball in the first half during an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jokic leads short-handed Nuggets past Jazz 98-95

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts as he dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 112-101. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo shines as Bucks defeat 76ers 112-101

By CHARLES F. GARDNER - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Williamson scores 21, Pelicans hold off Bulls 125-119

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington, right, checks the scoreboard in the final seconds of overtime against the Sacramento Kings as Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng, left, and Timberwolves center Naz Reid, center look on during an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Kings won 133-129 in overtime. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Covington to Rockets, Capela to Hawks in 4-team trade

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) reacts after making the winning basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors beat Pacers for team-record 12th straight win

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell (0) drives next to Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Nets crush Warriors 129-88 in Russell’s return to Brooklyn

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

A picture of Kobe Bryant is displayed at a memorial for Kobe Bryant in front of Staples Center Tuesday, Jan. 28, 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)

Liza Sejkora, Camas High School principal, sorry for Kobe Bryant ‘karma caught up’ Facebook post

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 12, 2018, file photo, New York Knicks' president Steve Mills speaks to reporters at an NBA basketball news conference in Tarrytown, N.Y. The Knicks fired Mills on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. Perry will take over control of the basketball operations, according to the person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Knicks fire Steve Mills, begin search for new president

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (42) stands on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in Washington. The Warriors won 125-117. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Davis Bertans selected to All-Star 3-point contest

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times