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Washington Wizards basketball President Ernie Grunfeld said Thursday that the Wizards did not move into the draft because the opportunities they preferred did not come available. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, file) **FILE**

Otto Porter trade is Ernie Grunfeld’s latest attempt to put out Wizards fires he started

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, goes to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, center, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook sets another triple-double record in Thunder win

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

NBA All-Stars: Who is wearing what shoe brands this weekend

Associated Press

This undated image provided by Adidas shows the shoe that Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry will wear during the 68th NBA All-Star basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019. (Adidas via AP)

NBA Fashion: All-Stars break out specialty shoes for weekend

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) goes between Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) and Dewayne Dedmon (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Atlanta. Charlotte won 129-120. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Kemba Walker enters 3rd All-Star game with uncertain future

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

In this Feb. 7, 2019, photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma walks on the court during an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston. He is wearing Nike's latest performance basketball shoes, which from concept to reality, took about three years to put together. Or 30 years, depending on how you count. The Nike Adapt BB _ a self-lacing smart shoe that can be controlled by a smartphone _ gets released to the public on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, a date that just happens to coincide with the NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte. It has a motor embedded within the shoe, and a hefty $350 price tag. It has a motor embedded within the shoe, and a hefty $350 price tag. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Future is now: Nike’s next self-lacing shoe hitting shelves

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) dives for the ball with Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook’s triple-double streak at 10, Thunder beat Blazers

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) scores against the Miami Heat during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

NBA says key call was missed late in Heat-Warriors game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons reacts after being fouled during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 117-110. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

NBA opening investigation of Ben Simmons-Magic Johnson meeting request

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2017, file photo, North Carolina House Democratic leader Darren Jackson holds up a copy of HB 186, which was a compromise bill to replace HB 2, in Raleigh, N.C. The NBA All-Star Game is set for North Carolina this weekend after the league delayed Charlotte hosting the event for two years because of the state’s “bathroom bill.” (Chris Seward/The News &amp; Observer via AP, File)

NBA All-Star Game arrives after ‘bathroom bill’ changes

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III, left, is fouled by Phoenix Suns forward Richaun Holmes, right, as he goes to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Bagley has 32 points to help Kings extend Suns’ skid to 14

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) stands on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bradley Beal encouraged with Wizards’ direction after meeting with Ted Leonsis

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers' Brandon Ingram, center, goes up for the shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, of Cameroon, and Jimmy Butler, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Joel Embiid leads Sixers past Lebron James-led Lakers, 143-120

By Dave Zeitlin - Associated Press

Thunder waive G Alex Abrines after 3 seasons

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Former players on Michigan State's 1979 national championship team, including Magic Johnson, center, Jay Vincent, left, and Greg Kelser, right, react during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Magic Johnson plans to hug Lakers after NBA trade deadline

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant (9) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

George, Westbrook lead Thunder rally against Rockets

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic (3) looks to pass the ball over Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston. Toronto, Milwaukee and Philadelphia made their moves. Anthony Davis will have to wait until the summer for his. The New Orleans Pelicans held onto Davis but dealt Nikola Mirotic to the Bucks, one of the Eastern Conference contenders who fortified their teams on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 before the NBA trade deadline. The Raptors are getting center former All-Star center Marc Gasol from Memphis.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)

Bucks make move with eye on playoffs by trading for Mirotic

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) drives past Los Angeles Clippers' Garrett Temple (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Clippers rally from 28 down, beat Celtics 123-112

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Bojan Bogdanovic dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Bogdanovic leads Pacers past Cavaliers for 5th straight win

By COREY ELLIOT - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis warms up for the team's NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, his first game back since injuring his left index finger last month, in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Pelicans balancing Davis’ playing time with future concerns

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press