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Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) drives to the basket past Washington Wizards forward Jeff Green (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Dinwiddie caps climb from G League with extension from Nets

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Domantas Sabonis (11) and Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) leap for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, in Philadelphia. Indiana won 113-101. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Pacers spoil Embiid’s 40-point night, beat Sixers 113-101

By DAVE ZEITLIN - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway directs players against Texas Tech during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Air Force Reserve Hoophall Miami Invitational in Miami, Fla. At right, in a Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes yells to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisiana-Lafayette, in Knoxville, Tenn. This is the stage Penny Hardaway wants at Memphis. Excitement, anticipation and a sell-out crowd for the biggest game the Tigers have played in years. That’s the setting for Saturday’s, Dec. 15 showdown with No. 3 Tennessee after a nearly six-year break in the series. (AP Photo/File)

Rebuilding Memphis, No. 3 Tennessee renew basketball rivalry

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica, right, goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Kings hit 19 3-pointers in 141-130 win against Minnesota

By ROB GLOSTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, file photo, Arizona State guard Luguentz Dort, second from left, shoots as Nevada forward Caleb Martin, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. At 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, he's built like linebacker on the Arizona State football team, not some scrawny teenager disdainfully bumped out of the lane on a basketball court. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Freshman Luguentz Dort shining for No. 20 Arizona State

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) celebrates with guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Raptors rout Warriors 113-93 without Kawhi to complete sweep

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie celebrates after making a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, in Philadelphia. Brooklyn won 127-124. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Nets, Spencer Dinwiddie agree to contract extension

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Knicks sign rookie Trier to guaranteed NBA deal, waive Baker

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NBA fines Suns forward Warren $15K for comment to ref

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Charlotte Hornets' Jeremy Lamb, jumping right, celebrates with teammates Malik Monk, left, Willy Hernangomez, center and Devonte' Graham, front, as Kemba Walker (15) celebrates in background after Lamb's go-ahead and eventual game-winning basket against the Detroit Pistons in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. Charlotte won 108-107. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Lamb’s jumper helps Hornets beat Pistons 108-107 in wild win

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis dunks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Davis’ 44 points, 18 rebounds, helps Pelicans top Thunder

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

NBA playoff teams rolling out new ‘Earned’ jerseys

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers guard Tyreke Evans (12) and forward Domantas Sabonis (11) trap Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers win 5th straight by pulling away from Bucks 113-97

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Jordan Bell (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Lowry, Ibaka lead Raptors to 113-93 rout of Warriors

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls Jabari Parker, from left, Cristiano Felicio, Kris Dunn and Shaquille Harrison, warm up at the start of a basketball practice at the Mexico City Arena in Mexico City, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. The Bulls will face Orlando Magic Thursday in the first of two 2018 regular-season NBA games to be played in the high-altitude Mexican capital. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Popular Bulls visit Mexico amid reports of turmoil

By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ - Associated Press

In this Dec. 4, 2018 photo, from left, Santa Cruz Warriors coach Aaron Miles visits with fans and sponsors after their basketball practice in Santa Cruz, Calif. As the Santa Cruz Warriors huddled together after practice, Darius Morris gave a quick recap of his adventure to the Arizona desert a day earlier to interview with the Suns. Phoenix needed a point guard with Devin Booker's hamstring injury, and Morris was in the mix. Coach Aaron Miles, who so wishes he were still playing, had to stand in leading the offense given Morris' absence. Such is life in the topsy-turvy, changing-by-the-day G League, when Golden State or another club might come calling at a moment's notice to swipe a top player for promotion to the NBA. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)

Golden State G League team in Santa Cruz is key developer

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) hugs ex teammate and current Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron’s Lakers edge Wade’s Heat in final meeting, 108-105

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 30, 2017, file photo, NBA G League President Malcolm Turner speaks during a news conference in Des Moines, Iowa. Vanderbilt has hired NBA G League President Malcolm Turner as its new athletic director, going with a business executive over candidates with experience in college athletic administration for the Southeastern Conference’s only private university. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Vanderbilt hires G League President Malcolm Turner as new AD

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, left, smiles at Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) at the end of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Wade, James embrace final chance to compete on court

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Atlanta. Golden State won 128-111. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Stephen Curry’s moon-landing conspiracy talk prompts NASA invite

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times