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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson walk onto the court with a crutch as he is introduced before an NBA basketball home-opener game against the Dallas Mavericks in New Orleans, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Pelicans’ Williamson projects return before mid-season

Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates after a teammate scored against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half during an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Mitchell scores 24, Jazz outlast 76ers for 106-104 victory

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics' Tacko Fall, left, looks to move against Cleveland Cavaliers' Dean Wade during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Boston. Tacko Fall _ a two-way signee for the Celtics, at 7-foot-5 unquestionably the biggest man and most probably the biggest name in the G League to open this season _ might be the next in a rapidly growing line of G League success stories. The two-way contract has been a valuable tool for NBA clubs and players. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Tacko two-way: Fall is a headliner as G League season opens

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) is defended by Utah Jazz's Royce O'Neale (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

NBA: Leonard not healthy so Clippers allowed to rest him

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown (6), defended by New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina (11) makes a layup during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Snell perfect from field as Pistons rout Knicks 122-102

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers' Patrick Beverley (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Bucks hold off Clippers 129-124 for 4th win in a row

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) reacts after his dunk against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Siakam and Lowry lead Raptors past Kings, 124-120

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) goes up for a shot as Golden State Warriors' Alec Burks (8) and Omari Spellman defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Houston. The Rockets won 129-112. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

James Harden scores 36 points, Rockets rout Warriors 129-112

Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (10) drives against Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Young dazzles in 2nd half, Hawks beat Spurs without Collins

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' T.J. McConnell (9) recovers a loose ball away from Charlotte Hornets' Malik Monk (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Graham, Biyombo lift Hornets past Pacers 122-120 in OT

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) makes a layup as Appalachian State forward Kendall Lewis (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan wins Howard’s debut, 79-71 over Appalachian State

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots in front of Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Now with Wizards, ex-Celtics star Isaiah Thomas starts again

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

NBA TV available in direct-to-consumer offering

Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots in front of Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Isaiah Thomas overcomes ‘dark days’ to make first Wizards start

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) drives to the basket past Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Hawks’ Collins suspended 25 games without pay for PEDs

Associated Press

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams, left, talks with Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Win by win, Suns crawling out of Western Conference basement

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 photo, Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green, left, and Klay Thompson (11) sit on the bench in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in San Francisco, Calif. In an eyeblink, the Warriors have tumbled from the mountaintop to possible lottery pick. One Splash brother was already out and now Steph Curry joins him with a broken hand. It is left to Draymond Green to anchor a decimated roster for a bid to just to make the playoffs. (Nhat V. Meyer/San Jose Mercury News via AP)

Too early to tell if injuries will affect NBA TV ratings

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

NBA adds DraftKings as official sports betting operator

Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, of Greece, drives around Minnesota Timberwolves' Robert Covington in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov 4, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks past Timberwolves 134-106

By JOE ZIEMER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots against Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal leads Wizards past Drummond, depleted Detroit 115-99

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press