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Georgetown University men's basketball head coach Patrick Ewing speaks about the upcoming season during a news conference at Georgetown University, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

Hoyas aiming higher in Year Two of Patrick Ewing’s tenure

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) dribbles past New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Wall, Beal help Wizards snap 5-game skid, top Knicks 108-95

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) dives for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Trae Young scores 24 as Hawks beat Heat 123-118

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris, right, drives past Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Harris scores 20, Nuggets rally in 4th and beat Jazz 103-88

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela, left, and guard James Harden watch the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Harden scores 25 in return, Rockets defeat Bulls 96-88

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

With NBA’s worst D, other issues, Wall’s Wizards start 1-7

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, left, defends against Minnesota Timberwolves' Tyus Jones (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Curry, Durant lead the way in Warriors’ 7th straight win

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 1, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State's Teaira McCowan (15) blocks a shot by Notre Dame's Marina Mabrey (3) during the first half in the final of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament in Columbus, Ohio. Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer is fond of calling McCowan his &quot;Aircraft Carrier.&quot; She's 6-foot-7 with a huge wingspan and among just a handful of true post players who can give programs a sizable advantage. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Trio of traditional centers hidden jewels in women’s game

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

West Virginia State University to name street for Earl Lloyd

Associated Press

Courtesy of Monumental Sports and Entertainment. ** FILE **

Wizards announce GEICO as jersey patch sponsor

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) is defended by Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

James’ free throw gives Lakers 114-113 win over Mavericks

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Shining moment: Cavaliers awarded 2022 NBA All-Star Game

Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Devin Robinson (7) dunks over Guangzhou Long-Lions guard Kyle Fogg during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capital City Go-Go to make franchise debut Saturday in Ward 8

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Fans cheer after Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) scored against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Curry’s big night carries Warriors to sixth straight win

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike looks toward the scoreboard after receiving treatment for a cut on the face during the second half in Game 3 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Minnesota Lynx in Los Angeles. The WNBA players have opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement that runs through October 2021, allows the players' union to start negotiating the new one now. &quot;We look forward to our upcoming discussions and negotiating a new agreement with the league,&quot; the players' union, led by Ogwumike, said in a statement. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

WNBA cut short labor contract after 2019 season

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) drives on Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

DeRozan, Aldridge help Spurs blow out Suns 120-90

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Shoot it! Bucks looking for franchise-best 8-0 start

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dives to make a save during the second half on an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 122-113. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Joel Embiid has 41 points, 76ers beat Clippers 122-113

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

This screen grab from video provided by Showtime shows journalist Jemele Hill. Hill's first television project post-ESPN addresses three areas she is extremely familiar with: sports, the NBA and politics. Hill is the narrator of &quot;Shut Up and Dribble,&quot; a three-part series that debuts on Showtime on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, that provides an inside look at the role of athletes in culture and politics through the lens of the NBA. The series executive producer is LeBron James. (Showtime via AP)

Hill returns to TV post-ESPN with ‘Shut Up and Dribble’

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton (22) drives past Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Irving scores 28, Celtics beat Bucks 117-113

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press