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NBA pushes back plans for April vote on schedule changes

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr., right, drives the ball against Golden State Warriors' Eric Paschall (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Michael Porter Jr. stays patient as playing time increases

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket past Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) and forward Marvin Bagley III (35) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Doncic gets another triple-double as Mavs edge Kings 127-123

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram drives to the basket between Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) and guard Donovan Mitchell during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Ingram scores 49, Pelicans end Jazz’s 10-game winning streak

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks for a shot as Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reaches in during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Lillard leads Trail Blazers to 117-107 win over Rockets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram drives to the basket between Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) and guard Donovan Mitchell during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Ingram helps Pelicans stop Jazz’s 10-game win streak

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, drives toward the basket as Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James, Luka Doncic still leading NBA All-Star voting

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders, right, talks with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague during a break in the action against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Wolves, Hawks swap guards Teague, Crabbe on expiring deals

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Warriors guard Jacob Evans III in NBA’s concussion protocol

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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots a three-point asket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo, Bucks hold off Celtics, 128-123

By KEITH JENKINS - Associated Press

From left, Denver Nuggets forward Mason Plumlee, Charlotte Hornets center Willy Hernangomez and Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. look for a rebound ruing the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Porter, Dozier lead Nuggets to 100-86 win over Hornets

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, goes up for a shot against Brooklyn Nets' Jarrett Allen during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Harris scores 34, leads Sixers past Nets 117-106

By KEVIN COONEY - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, left, looks to pass the ball as Washington Wizards guard Gary Payton II defneds during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

LaVine powers Bulls past Wizards 115-106

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson goes to the basket before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. Williamson is not scheduled to play. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Griffin: Pelicans project Zion Williamson debut for Jan. 22

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns sign forward Tariq Owens to two-way contract

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Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (46) battles Atlanta Hawks center Damian Jones (30) for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Young, Huerter power Hawks to 123-110 win over Booker, Suns

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant reacts while the Grizzlies run out the clock in an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Morant, Brooks lead Grizzlies to 121-110 win over Rockets

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots with Brooklyn Nets guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (9) defending during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Jazz run winning streak to 10 with 118-107 victory over Nets

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. Toronto won 112-110 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

It’s halftime in the NBA, and time to look at some trends

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (25) attempts a layup as New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Pistons’ Rose tosses pen, NBA pencils him for $25,000 fine

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