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LeBron back in full-contact drills, but will miss 16th game

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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

NBA-leading Bucks rally to beat Hornets 108-99

By CHARLES F. GARDNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2016, file photo, President Barack Obama holds up Golden State Warrior basketball jersey given to him by team members during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington where he honored the 2015 NBA Champions. The Warriors had a meeting with former President Obama on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Obama's office in Washington before the defending NBA champs defeated the Washington Wizards. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Golden State Warriors visit former President Barack Obama

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FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) shoots over Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Houston. Thompson will miss two more weeks with a sprained left foot, yet another blow to the NBA’s worst team. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

Cavs’ Thompson to miss 2 more weeks with sprained foot

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Nikola Jokic suspended 1 game for leaving bench

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender, left, battles for control of the ball with Denver Nuggets forward Mason Plumlee in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets overcome Jokic suspension to beat Suns 132-95

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Pistons’ Drummond set for return from concussion protocol

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Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) shoots between Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) and center Marc Gasol in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Walker expects ‘crazy’ reaction as All-Star starter at home

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Thursday Sports in Brief

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) grabs a rebound in front of New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook’s 15th triple-double leads Thunder past Pelicans

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Grizzlies sign forward Bruno Caboclo to 10-day deal

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Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo is taken off the court on a stretcher after he was injured during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers lose All-Star Victor Oladipo to season-ending injury

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gestures toward players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

The Heat leader: Spoelstra passes Riley on Miami games list

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) leaves the game after being ejected during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns’ Booker fined $25K for altercation with Wolves’ Dieng

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) leaves the court after the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Washington. The Warriors won 126-118. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Warriors win 9th straight behind Curry’s 38 points

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (1) shoots in front of Orlando Magic guard Jerian Grant (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in New York. The Nets defeated the Magic 114-110. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Russell’s double-double helps Nets edge Magic 114-110

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NBA 2K League hosting first qualifying event in Asia

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Harden has NBA’s 4th-longest streak of 30-point games

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Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) drives past New York Knicks' Tim Hardaway Jr. (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Harden scores career-best 61, Rockets edge Knicks 114-110

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) shoots ahead of New Orleans Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Conley says Grizzlies owner willing to trade him, Gasol

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press