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FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Jabari Parker shoots before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Milwaukee. Parker hopes to be back in a couple weeks, and he says he’ll keep talking with the Bucks’ medical staff about the timeline that was initially set by former coach Jason Kidd. Kidd was fired this week, meaning that Parker is part of a team that has changed coaches for the first time in his career going back to his one college season at Duke. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)

Closer to return, Bucks’ Parker will come back to new coach

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' T.J. McConnell, left, and Robert Covington celebrate a basket during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Sixers beat Spurs 97-78, end 13-game skid in San Antonio

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks over Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Injury ends Cousins’ season in Pelicans’ win over Rockets

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots against Miami Heat forward James Johnson (16) and center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Kings close with a flourish, top Heat 89-88

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Tyrone Wallace defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Celtics down Clippers 113-102 to snap 4-game skid

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2018, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks in front of Orlando Magic's Jonathon Simmons during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. AP basketball writer Brian Mahoney would take Antetokounmpo in the first round of the All-Star Game draft. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Antetokounmpo says Kidd helped him grow into dominant player

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyle Collinsworth drives to the basket as Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) defends during an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Wizards play up or down, mostly down, to competition’s level

By Deron Snyder

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, center, shoots as Boston Celtics forward Daniel Theis, left, of Germany, and guard Jarell Eddie defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kuzma gets 28, leads Lakers past rival Celtics 108-107

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, right, drives the ball against New York Knicks center Joakim Noah during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Kevin Durant says sorry for behavior toward official

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots and scores over San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in San Antonio. The score allowed James to reach the 30,000 milestone for his career. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

AP NBA writers pick All-Star rosters for LeBron, Steph

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Nov. 30, 2017, photo, a man watches simulcast horse races at the Monmouth Park racetrack in West Long Branch, N.J. With banks of TVs tuned to all-sports stations and a spacious bar, the lounge a the racetrack is a sports gamblers’ paradise-in-waiting. All that’s standing in its way: A 25-year-old federal law that bars betting on sports in most states. The high court is weighing On Dec. 4, whether a federal law that prevents states from authorizing sports betting is constitutional. If the Supreme Court strikes down the law, giving sports betting the go-ahead, dozens of states could quickly make sports betting legal. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

NBA: Sports leagues deserve a cut of sports betting revenue

By David Klepper and Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) reacts after he was called for a personal foul against San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

During turbulent time in NBA, Warriors enjoy smooth sailing

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) is fouled taking a shot by Dallas Mavericks' Yogi Ferrell (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Warriors, Wolves, Wizards each get 2 NBA All-Star reserves

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shabazz Napier, left, defends as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray drives the lane to the rim in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Murray’s 38 points lead Nuggets over Trail Blazers 104-101

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) **FILE**

Bucks hope firing Kidd sparks club with expectations rising

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers players, from left, LeBron James, Isaiah Thomas, Kevin Love, JR Smith and Jae Crowder take a break during a review in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. Frustrated by their recent poor play in a season where their NBA title hopes seem to be slipping away, the Cavaliers held an emotional pre-practice meeting on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in hopes of clearing the air. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Drama club: Cavaliers hold meeting to vent frustration

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, left, controls the ball against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Gasol, Evans fuel rally as Grizzlies overcome Sixers 105-101

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) goes to the basket in front of Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (42) and forward Lauri Markkanen (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Cousins’ historic triple-double lifts Pelicans over Bulls

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Jeremy Lamb, right, shoots over Sacramento Kings' George Hill, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Walker brushes off trade rumors, Hornets top Kings 112-107

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder's Patrick Patterson (54) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Thunder thump Cavs 148-124, keep LeBron shy of 30,000 points

By The Associated Press - Associated Press