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FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, file photo, Agua Caliente Clippers' J.J. O'Brien (22) looks for an outlet as Erie BayHawks' Andrew White (4) defends during the first quarter of an NBA G-League basketball game at the Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, Pa. The NBA and NFL essentially set up college sports to be a de facto farm system for professional teams and the people who defend college sports want no part of that. LeBron James said the NBA should explore expanding its developmental G League to make it more like major league baseball’s farm systems.(Christopher Millette/Erie Times-News via AP, File)

Plenty of opinions, but few solutions to fix college hoops

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is not afraid to speak his mind about issues of importance, even if his opinion doesn't sit well with pundits. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

LeBron James stronger, better after each critic’s shot

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2018, file photo, Miami Heat players stand together during the singing of the national anthem before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Miami. Several NBA teams have played the so-called “Negro National Anthem” at games during Black History Month thanks to the urging of a retired Howard University professor. Eugene Williams, who is 76, lives in Clinton, Md., made it his goal to get professional and collegiate teams to play “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during February and is hoping next year even more NBA teams play the song during Black History Month. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Some NBA teams played ‘negro national anthem’ at games

By JESSE J. HOLLAND - Associated Press

George Washington senior guard Yuta Watanabe (right) puts up a shot in a game at Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo. (Photo by Greg Fiume / George Washington athletics)

Yuta Watanabe eyes NBA as next chapter of ‘Chosen One’ career

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James soars to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. James said he’s flattered by Philadelphia fans fawning over him to sign with the 76ers. Three billboards paid for by a Pennsylvania company appeared Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, outside of Cleveland. The signs urge James to sign with the Sixers this summer. James will be a free agent if he opts out of his contract with Cleveland. James said he hasn’t seen the signs, but heard about them. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

LeBron flattered by Philly fans’ free-agency fawning

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) greets fans after Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Wizards to honor Black History Month with ‘Lift Every Voice’ tribute

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Brooklyn Nets' D'Angelo Russell, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyle Korver reach for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 129-123. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron 1st in NBA with 30k points, 8k rebounds, 8k assists

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, his head covered by a towel, laughs with teammates during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Thompson, Curry lead Warriors past Knicks 125-111

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Pelicans extend Okafor through the end of the season

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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, left, reacts as his team plays the Indiana Pacers during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins) **FILE**

Barnes, Barea lead Mavericks to 109-103 win over Pacers

By DAVE JACKSON - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George (13) shoots over Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier (10) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

George’s 26 lead Thunder past Magic 112-105

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan (left) shields the ball from Detroit Pistons' Stanley Johnson during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

DeRozan and Lowry each score 20, Raptors rout Pistons 123-94

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard Ian Clark (2)3 slam dunks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Davis scores 53, Pelicans beat Suns for 6th straight win

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, left, shoots over Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Caldwell-Pope’s season-high 34 points help Lakers top Kings

By ROB GLOSTER - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, gets a slam dunk over New Orleans Pelicans center Emeka Okafor, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

Holiday helps Pelicans edge Bucks 123-121 in OT

By DAVE BOEHLER - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) drives to the basket past Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)

Johnson scores 23 to help Heat beat reeling Grizzlies 115-89

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) reacts to a knee injury on the court as Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) hovers over him during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Timberwolves’ Jimmy Butler has meniscal injury to right knee

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Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins (22) drives against Chicago Bulls' David Nwaba during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Teague scores 25 to lead Butler-less Wolves past Bulls

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) goes up over Indiana Pacers guards Lance Stephenson (1) and Victor Oladipo (4) for a dunk during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. The Pacers defeated the Hawks 116-93. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers rout Hawks 116-93, win fourth straight game

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