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Indiana Pacers player Myles Turner plays against Sacramento Kings at the NBA India Games 2019, in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

Challenges upheld: Pacers, Kings get calls changed in India

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers point guard Landry Shamet (20) during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game, Thursday, Oct 3, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

A league first: The NBA plays a game in India

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Pau Gasol poses during the NBA basketball team's media day at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore., Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Sam Ortega)

Gasol has new team and new role, mentor to young Blazers

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2014 file photo, filmmaker Spike Lee cheers during an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. Lee added to his New York Knicks collection by purchasing 13 items associated with his favorite team in a recent auction. The family of late Knicks coach Red Holzman sold off 35 items that netted $319,341, according to SCP Auctions, which handled last week’s sale. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Spike Lee shells out for Knicks memorabilia at auction

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) is interviewed during an NBA basketball media day in Oklahoma City, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Chris Paul happy to return to NBA roots in Oklahoma City

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

In this June 24, 2011, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers president Rod Thorn speaks during an NBA basketball news conference in Philadelphia. Thorn is among the 13-member class that will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in September, the Hall of Fame announced Saturday, March 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) **FILE**

Rod Thorn hired by Wizards to be senior adviser to GM Tommy Sheppard

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Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard smiles at an NBA basketball press conference, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards hire ex-NBA exec Rod Thorn as adviser to GM Sheppard

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The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden is photographed during NBA basketball media day Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

NBA referees aim to make traveling take a walk

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, and Joel Embiid, right, conduct interviews during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Camden. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

76ers’ Scott: Eagles fan yelled slur, still regrets fight

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Orlando Magic players, from left, Mo Bamba (5), Aaron Gordon (00), Jonathan Isaac and Terrence Ross (31) have some fun posing for photos during the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Magic make few roster moves, expect to win after playoff run

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans first round draft pick Zion Williamson lets out a fake yell during a photo shoot during their NBA basketball media day in Metairie, La., Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Pelicans’ Williamson: Turning pro has been ‘crazy and fun’

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders, right, addresses the media as Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas listens during the NBA basketball team's media day Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Tight-knit Timberwolves relishing fresh start

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Malik Monk (1) poses for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 30, 2019.. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Hornets turn to youth movement after Walker departure

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Knicks say they built the team they wanted in free agency

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks Vince Carter takes questions during the NBA basketball team's media day in Atlanta, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Carter promises record-breaking 22nd NBA season is his last

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler (22) jokes with Heat staff following an NBA basketball news conference, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Miami. Butler spoke publicly for the first time since the July trade that brought him to South Florida as the new face of the franchise. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The Latest: Pop back for 24th season after few ups and downs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White poses for photos during an NBA basketball media day Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Murray’s return has Spurs eager to start new season

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra speaks at a news conference during the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Spoelstra, Heat heading into post-Wade year with optimism

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

NBA photographer Michael Gonzalez photographs Phoenix Suns' DeAndre Ayton during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix adds talent, tries to rise in Western Conference

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press