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Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers, third from left, presents All-Star jerseys to Klay Thompson (11), Stephen Curry (30) and Kevin Durant (35) prior to an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

All-Star: 10 things to know about the weekend

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

As betting widens, NBA teams positioning to cash in

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2018, file photo, Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) reacts after making a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, in Dallas. The step-back 3-pointer is the perfect weapon for the modern NBA, practically a necessity in a game where the ability to find space to shoot from behind the arc is more valued than ever before. Doncic has ridden it to stardom on both sides of the Atlantic.(AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

The Latest: US tops World in Rising Stars game, 161-144

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Dec. 26, 2018, file photo, Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) ** FILE **

Markieff Morris signs with Oklahoma City Thunder after trade-and-release: report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams, left, shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Richaun Holmes defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Williams scores 30, Clippers send Suns to 15th straight loss

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Feds tell Alfonso Ribeiro he can’t copyright ‘Carlton’ moves

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis reacts to a call during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. The Magic won 118-88. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Pelicans: Davis injured shoulder vs Thunder

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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, center, yells at referee Ken Mauer, left, after being called for a technical foul, while guard Stephen Curry, right, watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. The Blazers won 129-107. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Kerr fined $25,000 for tirade against referee

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Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, left, and Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, right, talk as they swap jerseys after an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) **FILE**

Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki share eventful history as honorary NBA All-Stars

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

This Nov. 1, 2018, file photo shows, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announcing that the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the 2022 NBA All Star game in Cleveland. AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Adam Silver, NBA commissioner, approached by owners to run NFL: Report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers' Jimmy Butler (23) drives past New York Knicks' Allonzo Trier (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Embiid, 76ers win 126-111, hand Knicks 18th straight loss

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Feb. 6, 2018, file photo, Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (31) defends as Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) take a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in New York. At center, in an Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Golden State Warriors react as teammate Stephen Curry shoots a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, in New York. At right, in a Feb. 6, 2019, file photo, Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) attempts a three-point basket during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, in Dallas. The step-back 3-pointer is the perfect weapon for the modern NBA, practically a necessity in a game where the ability to find space to shoot from behind the arc is more valued than ever before. (AP Photo/File)

Step-back 3 NBA’s new weapon, though not a shot for everyone

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, file photo, Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas takes a practice shot before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Denver. Thomas, who has been sidelined since last season, may take the court Wednesday, Feb. 13, for the first time as a member of the Nuggets. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

With hip mended, Isaiah Thomas makes debut with Nuggets

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center, goes up for a shot between Boston Celtics' Al Horford, left, and Jayson Tatum during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid fined $25,000 for criticizing referees

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Murray State's Ja Morant in action during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SIU - Edwardsville in Murray, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Murray State’s Morant ascends to possible NBA lottery pick

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

This image released by Netflix shows André Holland in a scene from &quot;High Flying Bird.&quot; (Peter Andrews/Netflix via AP)

Review: ‘High Flying Bird’ is an exhilarating fast break

By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala, left, and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell chase a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Curry heats up late, Warriors roll past Jazz 115-108

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets owner and former North Carolina great Michael Jordan, center, watches North Carolina play Virginia during an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. At right is former North Carolina player Buzz Peterson, assistant general manager of the Hornets, and at left is former North Carolina player Mitch Kupchak, general manager of the Hornets. Peterson knew Jordan as well as anyone when they were in college. Roommates and teammates at North Carolina, they spent countless days competing on the basketball court in practice and endless hours talking hoops. But Peterson never saw this coming: His roommate becoming an NBA owner and hosting the league’s All-Star game in his home state of North Carolina. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

All-Star game marks latest milestone for Michael Jordan

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Raptors coach Nurse sizes up the NBA’s Eastern Conference

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons is shown in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, in Phoenix. At right, in a March 8, 2018, file photo, Magic Johnson attends an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 men's tournament, in Las Vegas. The NBA is going to investigate whether league rules were broken when Philadelphia's Ben Simmons inquired about meeting with Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson for playing tips. League spokesman Mike Bass said Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, that the NBA will look at the matter. (AP Photo/File) **FILE**

NBA says no rules broken in Ben Simmons-Magic Johnson meeting request

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