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Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, left, drives around Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Butler leads T-wolves with 33 points in 131-123 win vs. Cavs

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Trump’s Texas campaign rally to be held in bigger venue

Associated Press

FILE- In this Dec. 13, 2011, file photo Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen looks across at a model of a giant airplane and spaceship he plans on building, during a news conference about the plane in Seattle. Prior to his death on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, Allen invested large sums in technology ventures, research projects and philanthropies, some of them eclectic and highly speculative. Outside of bland assurances from his investment company, no one seems quite sure what happens now. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

What’s next for Paul Allen’s big investments? It’s not clear

By SALLY HO and FRANK BAJAK - Associated Press

Orlando center Mo Bamba celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando won the game 104-101. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Welcome, rooks: Ayton, Bamba, Trier sparkle in NBA debuts

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 6, 2018, file photo, Erie BayHawks' Josh Magette drives past Raptors 905's Alfonzo McKinnie in an in NBA G League tournament basketball game, in Erie, Pa. The G League is planning to offer an option to players who are not yet eligible for the NBA draft a chance to turn pro out of high school and avoid the college one-and-done route.Players will be eligible to sign a “select contract” if they turn 18 by Sept. 15 prior to the season that they would spend in the G League. The $125,000 contracts will be made available to elite prospects. The league said Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, it is establishing a working group to identify players who could be offered the contract.(Jack Hanrahan/Erie Times-News via AP, File) **FILE**

G League to offer $125,000 contracts to elite prospects

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NBA revamps website dedicated to providing officiating info

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Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid, left, of Cameroon, reacts to his dunk as Chicago Bulls Antonio Blakeney, right, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Blazers spoil James’ debut with 128-119 win over the Lakers

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid, left, of Cameroon, reacts to his dunk as Chicago Bulls Antonio Blakeney, right, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Simmons triple-double leads 76ers past Bulls 127-108

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally at Erie Insurance Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in Erie, Pa. As Hurricane Michael pounded the Southeast on Wednesday, Trump took shelter at the campaign rally in Pennsylvania, where he sought to boost Republicans before the midterms. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

Donald Trump-Ted Cruz rally moving to larger venue after ‘unprecedented’ ticket demand

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Washington Wizards guard John Wall, right, smiles next to Markieff Morris on the bench during the first half of the team's NBA exhibition basketball game against the Guangzhou Long-Lions, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Wizards’ season opener: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Suns sign G Jamal Crawford to 1-year contract

Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 file photo, former NBA basketball all-star Kobe Bryant gestures as he moderates a panel about youth sports during the Aspen Institute's Project Play Summit in Washington. Kobe Bryant has been dropped from the jury of an animated film festival after calls for the former NBA star’s ouster over a 2003 rape allegation. The CEO of the organization behind the Animation Is Film Festival said in a statement Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 that the festival’s stakeholders decided to drop Bryant to keep its focus on films.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Animation film fest rescinds Kobe Bryant invite after outcry

Associated Press

Pelicans add Frazier, waive Williams

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Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) and Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) get tied up as the fight for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Bogdanovic scores 19 points, Pacers rout Grizzlies 111-83

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Knicks overwhelm Young, Hawks 126-107 in Fizdale’s debut

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, of Greece, shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Antetokounmpo, Bucks hold off Hornets ‘small ball’ 113-112

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon, left, dunks the ball over Miami Heat's Derrick Jones Jr. (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Bamba, Gordon lead Magic over Heat 104-101

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) takes the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Newcomer Leonard scores 24 as Raptors beat Cavaliers 116-104

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (0) dives over San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli (18) for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 112-108. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

DeRozan, Aldridge lead Spurs past Timberwolves

By The Associated Press - Associated Press