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Atlanta Hawks' Vince Carter (15) watches a video tribute to him during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Vince Carter watches the good times, but is he near goodbye?

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE -In this Dec. 25, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after straining his left groin during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif. The Lakers say James likely will miss at least three more games after being cleared to increase his on-court activity in his comeback from the groin injury. James was evaluated by the Lakers’ medical staff Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

LeBron cleared for more activity, still not ready to play

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. (22) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Thaddeus Young (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavs’ Nance could miss month with sprained knee

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

NBA, Twitter to offer iso-cam stream for some TNT games

Associated Press

New York Knicks' Emmanuel Mudiay, left, and Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson chase a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Thompson scores 43, Warriors beat Knicks to snap home skid

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2018 file photo, Golden State Warriors' Patrick McCaw dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee. McCaw is practicing with the Cavaliers, who signed him to a two-year, $6 million offer sheet last week. McCaw officially joined the Cavaliers' roster on Monday, Dec. 31 after Golden State decided not to match Cleveland's offer. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

AP Source: NBA looking into circumstances of McCaw signing

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nerlens Noel is wheeled off the court on a stretcher in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Thunder’s Nerlens Noel placed in NBA concussion protocol

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket between Denver Nuggets guard Malik Beasley (25) and forward Torrey Craig, back, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Harden, Capela lead Rockets to 125-113 win over Nuggets

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, shoots past Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Antetokounmpo scores 30 points as Bucks down Jazz 114-102

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press

Michigan State forward Nick Ward, left, drives against Ohio State forward Kaleb Wesson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. Michigan State won 86-77. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

No. 6 Michigan State surging with fewer stars than last year

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, left, defends against Houston Rockets' James Harden during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

After further review, the NBA needs to change its policy

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots as Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Spurs beat Pistons 119-107; Popovich ties Sloan

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, drives against Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Curry scores 42 points, Warriors hold off Kings 127-123

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Dwyane Wade hits 500th 3 to join Jordan, James on elite list

Associated Press

Orlando Magic's D.J. Augustin (14) drives to the basket as Los Angeles Clippers' Danilo Gallinari (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Harris, Clippers overcome slow start to beat Magic

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry (95) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Young, Collins power undermanned Hawks past Heat

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Tony Parker, center, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and forward Torrey Craig cover in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic scores season-high 39, Nuggets beat Hornets 123-110

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard, right, drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Leonard, Siakam leads Raptors past Bucks, 123-116

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard, right, drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Leonard, Siakam each score 30 points, Raptors beat Bucks

By JOE TOTORAITIS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis (23) rebounds the ball as Brooklyn Nets' Ed Davis (17) and Spencer Dinwiddie (8) watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Davis dominant but frustrated Pelicans can’t get going

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press