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Los Angeles Clippers' Austin Rivers, bottom, is fouled by Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry on a drive to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Curry scores 44, Warriors hold off late rally by Clippers

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, back, hangs from the rim after dunking over San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, in Denver. The Nuggets won 122-119. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic’s triple-double leads Nuggets over Spurs, 122-119

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2018, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks guard Jason Terry (3) celebrates after a score by teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, in Orlando, Fla. At age 40, Terry still averages about 11 minutes a game in his 19th NBA season. He might be a step slower from the days when he was popping 3-pointers in Atlanta and Dallas. But a player nicknamed “Jet” can still most definitely take off on the court. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Jason Terry: 40-year-old Bucks guard eyes 20 years in NBA

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) chases down the ball in front of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nemanja Bjelica, left, as Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rockets beat Timberwolves 120-102 for 11th straight win

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2015, file photo, Dallas Mavericks team owner Mark Cuban shouts in the direction of an official during an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, in Dallas. The Mavericks have hired outside counsel to investigate allegations of inappropriate conduct by former team president Terdema Ussery in a Sports Illustrated report that described a hostile workplace for women. Cuban told the magazine that the team was establishing a hotline for counseling and support services for past and current employees. He is mandating sensitivity training for all employees, himself included. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) **FIFLE**

NBA setting up hotline to report misconduct, work concerns

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2016, file photo, Vivek Ranadive, the majority owner of the Sacramento Kings, poses in the new Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. The Kings are expected to bid on hosting the 2022 or 2023 NBA All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, file)

Kings take shot at bringing NBA All-Star game to Sacramento

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker (15) gets by a grimacing Brooklyn Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie, who was caught in a screen by Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Howard, Walker help Hornets send Nets to 8th straight loss

By JODIE VALADE - Associated Press

Team Stephen's DeMar Derozan, left, of the Toronto Raptors, shoots as Team LeBron's Kevin Durant, second from left, of the Golden State Warriors, Kyrie Irving, second from right, of the Boston Celtics, and Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, defend during the second half of an NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Are Rockets, Raptors the 1s? Time will tell when NBA resumes

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Team Stephen's Stephen Curry, left, of the Golden State Warriors, and Team LeBron's LeBron James, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, stand together during the first half of an NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

LeBron on NBA playoff re-seeding: “Let’s not get too crazy”

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker holds up his trophy after winning the NBA All-Star basketball 3-Point contest, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

3-point champion Booker stays upbeat as Suns losses mount

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during All-Star basketball game festivities, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

The Latest: James, Team LeBron tops Team Stephen 148-145

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U.S. Team's Donovan Mitchell, of the Utah Jazz, goes up for a dunk as Bogdan Bogdanovic, of the Sacramento Kings, watches during the NBA All-Star Rising Stars basketball game, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Los Angeles. The World Team won 155-124. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The Latest: Jazz rookie Mitchell wins slam dunk contest

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Nash, Kidd, Hill among finalists for basketball Hall of Fame

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, drives past Miami Heat's Tyler Johnson in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. LeBron James says he will not stick to sports. The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar reiterated his determination to speak out on social issues and the nation’s political climate Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 during his media availability for the NBA All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

LeBron says he ‘will definitely not shut up and dribble’

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington's Matisse Thybulle (4) dunks against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Seattle. Washington won 82-59. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Thybulle paces Washington past Colorado 82-59

By JIM HOEHN - Associated Press

U.S. Team's Donovan Mitchell, of the Utah Jazz, goes up for a dunk as Bogdan Bogdanovic, of the Sacramento Kings, watches during the NBA All-Star Rising Stars basketball game, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Los Angeles. The World Team won 155-124. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Mitchell soars to dunk title, Booker sets 3-point record

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during All-Star basketball game festivities, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

NBA commissioner lauds refs, players for airing differences

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Florida State's CJ Walker celebrates making a three point shot against Virginia in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in Tallahassee, Fla. Virginia won 59-55. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)

Sophomores stepping up for Florida State during stretch run

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

World Team's Dillon Brooks, of the Memphis Grizzlies, dunks during the NBA All-Star Rising Stars basketball game against the U.S. Team, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

2 Kings lead World past US 155-124 in Rising Stars game

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Bieber, LeBron, other stars descend on LA for NBA showcase

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press