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Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant is shown during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzilies guard Ja Morant eight games without pay, after determining that his holding a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was “conduct detrimental to the league.” Morant will miss his sixth game on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, when the Grizzlies play in Miami.(AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File) **FILE**

Ja Morant ready to rejoin Grizzlies, NBA suspension over

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe, left, and forward Cam Reddish, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Tatum scores 34, Celtics hold off Trail Blazers 126-112

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, left, reacts next to Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. When Golden State visits Memphis on Saturday night for the fourth and final time this regular season, another chapter will be added in what could be a crucial tiebreaker. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

NBA feud or rivalry? Warriors, Memphis drama is must-see TV

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, left, defends against Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Clippers beat Warriors 134-126 despite 50 points from Curry

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives between Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, guard Terrence Ross (8), forward T.J. Warren (21) and center Bismack Biyombo, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Bucks clinch playoff spot, top Suns 116-104 for 50th win

By David Brandt - Associated Press

A member of the Houston Astros stands in the dugout in front of a Bally Sports sign before the team's spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 2, 2023, in Jupiter, Fla. Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday, March 14. The move came after it missed a $140 million interest payment last month. Diamond owns 19 networks under the Bally Sports banner. Those networks have the rights to 42 professional teams — 14 baseball, 16 NBA and 12 NHL. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Diamond Sports Group, operator of Bally Sports networks, files for Chapter 11

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant is shown during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzilies guard Ja Morant eight games without pay, after determining that his holding a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was “conduct detrimental to the league.” Morant will miss his sixth game on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, when the Grizzlies play in Miami.(AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File) **FILE**

NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games for having gun in video

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in San Francisco, Saturday, March 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Stephen Curry doing all he can at 35 to prolong his career

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter, left, forward Keegan Murray and guard De'Aaron Fox, right, defend, as New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) loses the ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, March 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Domantas Sabonis has triple-double, Kings top Knicks 122-117

By Cameron Salerno - Associated Press

Former NBA basketball player Shawn Kemp speaks during the Seattle Kraken's NHL hockey expansion draft event in Seattle, July 21, 2021. Shawn Kemp was arrested and charged in connection with a drive-by shooting in Tacoma, Washington, and was set to be appear in court Thursday, March 9, 2023, a sheriff's official said. Online jail records show Kemp was booked on a felony charge of drive-by shooting shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) **FILE**

Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp arrested after a drive-by shooting in Tacoma

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Former NBA basketball player Shawn Kemp speaks during the Seattle Kraken's NHL hockey expansion draft event in Seattle, July 21, 2021. Shawn Kemp was arrested and charged in connection with a drive-by shooting in Tacoma, Washington, a Pierce County sheriff's official said Thursday, March 9, 2023. Online jail records show Kemp was booked on a felony charge of drive-by shooting. Sheriff spokesman Darren Moss said Kemp, 53, was scheduled to appear in court Thursday afternoon. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp arrested in drive-by shooting

Associated Press

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol gets emotional during his jersey retirement ceremony at halftime of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Pau Gasol gets emotional as Lakers retire his No. 16 jersey

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija center Daniel Gafford and guard Jordan Goodwin during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Washington. Gafford was called for a foul on the play. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double helps Bucks outlast Wizards

By Ian Nicholas Quillen - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant looks to the bench during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, March 3, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NBA opens investigation after Ja Morant’s social media post

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Vanessa Bryant, center, Kobe Bryant's widow, leaves a federal courthouse with her daughter Natalia, center left, soccer player Sydney Leroux, center right, in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. The family of the late Kobe Bryant has agreed to a $28.5 million settlement with Los Angeles County to resolve the remaining claims in a lawsuit over deputies and firefighters sharing grisly photos of the NBA star, his 13-year-old daughter and other victims killed in a 2020 helicopter crash, attorneys and court filings said Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Kobe Bryant family settles photo lawsuit for $28.5 million

By Andrew Dalton - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, left, drives the ball ahead of teammate Kristaps Porzingis, of Latvia, in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Wizards trying to find separation in crowded play-in tournament race

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, shoots as Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis, center, and forward Harrison Barnes defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kings outlast Clippers 176-175 in double overtime

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, speaks to the media after being introduced during an NBA basketball team availability, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

NBA teams get ready to make fourth-quarter push for playoffs

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Mac McClung of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after winning the slam dunk competition of the NBA basketball All-Star weekend Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) **FILE**

Mac McClung, now the NBA dunk champ, wasn’t an unknown

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Millwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, along with brothers Thanasis Antetokounmpo, right, and Alex Antetokounmpo award NFL player DK Metcalf the MVP award at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

NBA All-Star Game: All you need to know about Sunday’s event

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press