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Denver Nuggets' Will Barton drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Barton, Nuggets hand Bucks rare defeat at home, 127-115

By JOE TOTORAITIS - Associated Press

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Feb. 14, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (24) high-fives his daughter Gianna on the court in warm-ups before first half NBA All-Star Game basketball action in Toronto. Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and several others are dead after their helicopter went down in Southern California on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

NBA All-Stars to wear Kobe’s No. 24 and Gianna’s No. 2

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) make a move to the basket next to Memphis Grizzlies forward Solomon Hill (44) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Zion scores 24, Pelicans pound Memphis 139-111

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Elfrid Payton (6) leaves the court after being ejected during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in New York. The Grizzlies won 127-106. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Knicks’ Payton, 2 Grizzlies suspended; Morris, Crowder fined

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi, left, reaches for the ball next to Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bradley Beal’s 34 points lead Wizards over Hornets 121-107

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Roses for Kobe and Gianna as Lakers return to action

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

NFL Super Bowl 54 football game halftime performer Jennifer Lopez and Shakira pose for a picture after a news conference Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira vow ‘empowering’ halftime show

By MESFIN FEKADU - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 13, 2016, file photo, a giant banner congratulating Kobe Bryant is draped around Staples Center before his last NBA basketball game in downtown 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, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) ** FILE **

NBA changing All-Star Game format, adding a Kobe tribute

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Wednesday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) goes to the basket as Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis (27) and guard Marcus Smart (36) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami. Adebayo was called for an offensive foul on the play. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Paul, Lowry among the All-Star reserves, with 6 first-timers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul, right, drive against Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Dort scores 23 points, sparks Thunder past Kings 120-100

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal's shoes pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant as he warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards honor Kobe Bryant in first home game since crash

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

A mural of the late Kobe Bryant is seen on a building near 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)

Lakers return to practice amid grief over Bryant’s death

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid goes up for a shot against Golden State Warriors' Omari Spellman during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

‘He was special’: The NBA tributes continue for Kobe Bryant

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Arkansas casino debuts sports betting in time for Super Bowl

Associated Press

Tuesday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 30, 1996 file photo, Brazil's Oscar Schmidt (14) drives past Scottie Pipen (8) of the United States during the quarterfinals of basketball competition at the Centennial Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. For little Kobe Bryant growing up in Italy the player that amazed him as a child was skinny and half-bald Brazilian guard Oscar Schmidt. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk, File)

Kobe’s boyhood hero Oscar Schmidt celebrates ‘annoying kid’

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

The scoreboard reads 8 and 24 in honor of former Lakers great Kobe Bryant as the Los Angeles Clippers NBA basketball team practices at their training center Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Beth Harris)

Kobe on Clippers’ minds as they return to practice

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Thurman Munson’s widow finds pain in Kobe Bryant’s death

Associated Press