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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts to a play during overtime of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in San Antonio, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Passing early tests: Wembanyama’s NBA education draws praise

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

James Harden responds to a reporter's question as he is introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Clippers at a news conference at the NBA baketball team's training facility Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

James Harden set to make his Clippers debut against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives toward the basket while trailed by Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Southern California guard Bronny James cheers for his team from the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Bronny James in attendance for USC opener, and LeBron James hopes for a comeback

By W.G. Ramirez - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, goes up for a shot against Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam, center, and Jakob Poeltl during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Joel Embiid says James Harden ‘did a lot of great things’ in Philly, but it’s time to move on

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant fouls San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov 2, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Wembanyama dazzles in 5th NBA game, shows why he’s most-hyped prospect in years

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, goes up for a dunk as Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers hold off Clippers 130-125 in OT to snap an 11-game losing streak in the Los Angeles rivalry

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Forward Walter Davis (24) of North Carolina, grabs the ball in front of Duke's George Moses, left, during an NCAA college basketball Big Four Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Jan. 3, 1976. Davis, a five-time NBA All-Star who had his number retired by the Phoenix Suns, has died. He was 69. Davis was star in college for North Carolina where he played for the late Dean Smith. The school's release said Walter Davis died Thursday morning, Nov. 2, 2023, of natural causes while visiting family in Charlotte, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Harold Valentine, File)

Walter Davis, five-time NBA All-Star and UNC standout, dies at 69

Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray, right, grabs the ball next to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Splash Brothers Curry, Thompson send Warriors past Kings, 102-101

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

The Boston Celtics stand for a moment of silence for the victims of the shootings in Lewiston, Maine, before the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Celtics honor Maine mass shooting victims with moment of silence, special jersey patch

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as against the Phoenix Suna center Drew Eubanks, left, and forward Nassir Little defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James keys Lakers’ 4th-quarter rally for 100-95 win over Kevin Durant’s short-handed Suns

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden, left, greets Brandon Chinn, 76ers Director of Basketball Communications, during the NBA basketball team's practice on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NBA looking into facts behind Harden’s absence from 76ers’ nationally televised opener in Milwaukee

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard looks on prior to an NBA basketball game, Jan. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. In a response to a state civil suit filed this week by his attorney, Howard has denied accusations by a Georgia man who says he was sexually assaulted by the former NBA star and another person. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Former NBA star Dwight Howard denies sexual assault lawsuit filed by Georgia man

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and forward Aaron Gordon, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

NBA All-Star Game to ditch gimmicks, return to classic East-West format

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers calls to players during the first half of Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Boston. When he was hired by the Orlando Magic in 1999, Doc Rivers told a colleague at Turner Sports that he had to take care of his coaching itch and that he would be back in five years. Four teams and 25 years later, Rivers is back as an analyst. And at a different network. ESPN hired Rivers during the summer to work with Mike Breen and Doris Burke on its top team. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Doc Rivers on his future: ‘Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out’

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone holds up his NBA championship ring during a ceremony before the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets celebrate first NBA championship with banner, rings and a win over the Lakers

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry warms up before an NBA preseason basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

The United States team celebrates with their gold medals on the podium of the men's 3x3 basketball at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

‘Jimmermania’ lives on with U.S. gold in 3x3 basketball at Pan American Games

By Mauricio Savarese - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly, left, drives past Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Coulibaly plus Poole might add up to something interesting for Wizards

By Thom Loverro

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic applauds on the bench during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

Nuggets to face slew of challengers for NBA title

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press