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FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, file photo, Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington (2) controls the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn. In a move announced Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, the Detroit Pistons have signed guard Wayne Ellington and waived 2016 first-round draft pick Henry Ellenson. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Pistons sign Ellington, waive Ellenson

Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George, left, shoots as Houston Rockets guard James Harden defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Houston. Oklahoma City won 117-112. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

George, Westbrook rally Thunder past Rockets, 117-112

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press

Thursday’s Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) argues a call with the referee as Lakers forwards Brandon Ingram (14) and Kyle Kuzma (0) talk to each other in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

GM Pelinka: Lakers can bounce back stronger from trade drama

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Surrounded by officers of the court defendant Billy Ray Turner, second from left, makes an appearance in Judge Lee Coffee courtroom Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Turner and co-defendant Sherra Wright are charged in the killing of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright. (Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal via AP)

Trial set in former NBA player’s shooting in Memphis in 2010

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Elie Okobo, right, passes underneath a jumping Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Curry breaks out of slump, helps Warriors beat Suns

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, in San Antonio. Only a few hours remain to determine if the Anthony Davis saga ends for this season or lingers into the summer. The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at 3 p.m. EST, and Davis is still seeking a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans.(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Column: NBA trade deadline provides best reality show around

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

NBA Calendar

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Sixers unveil Moses Malone sculpture, to retire No. 2 jersey

Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer, left, reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Budenholzer, Malone finding their way to the All-Star Game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Antetokounmpo, Bucks win 6th straight, 122-107 over Mavs

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, center goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings' Buddy Hield, left, and others during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Harden makes 8 3s as Rockets thump Kings 127-101

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) drives between Washington Wizards forwards Otto Porter Jr. (22) and Markieff Morris (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards rebuild underway

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Rondo’s jumper at buzzer lifts Lakers over Celtics 129-128

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Bojan Bogdanovic reacts after hitting a 3-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Bogdanovic scores 29, Pacers beat short-handed Clippers

By JIM JOHNSON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, middle, celebrates his game-winning shot with teammates LeBron James (23) and Kyle Kuzma (0), in an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Boston. The Lakers won 129-128. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Lakers edge Celtics 129-128 on Rondo’s jumper at the buzzer

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 file photo, Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol, left, drives against New York Knicks' DeAndre Jordan during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York. 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/Seth Wenig, File)

Grizzlies take next step in rebuilding, trading Marc Gasol

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris laughs during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Camden, N.J., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tobias Harris hopes to stick around in Philly

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis stands near the bench before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Pelicans to permit Davis to play rest of season

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, in San Antonio. Only a few hours remain to determine if the Anthony Davis saga ends for this season or lingers into the summer. The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at 3 p.m. EST, and Davis is still seeking a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans.(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

The Latest: Clippers’ Bradley to Grizzlies for Green, Temple

By The Associated Press - Associated Press