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Kevin Durant was just 19 years old when he entered the NBA with the Seattle SuperSonics. Wizards coach Scott Brooks was an assistant in Seattle then. / AP archive

Kevin Durant turned heads even as a rookie

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Clippers' Austin Rivers, left, lays up a shot past Golden State Warriors' JaVale McGee (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Durant: Shaq’s constant ripping of JaVale McGee ‘childish’

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

This March 4, 2016 photo shows Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. A person familiar with the deal says the Washington Wizards have agreed to acquire Bogdanovic from the Brooklyn Nets. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 because the trade had not been announced. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Bojan Bogdanovic is a boost, but is he enough to help Wizards get by Cleveland?

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Bosh to work on Turner Sports’ “Players Only” broadcasts

Associated Press

FILE - In this June 29, 2016 file photo, Utah Jazz NBA basketball team 2016 draft pick Joel Bolomboy adjusts his hat during a media availability at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. Bolomboy has been back and forth between the NBA Developmental League’s Salt Lake City Stars and the Jazz 15 times since November. The NBA Developmental League has grown from an eight-team, largely overlooked sideshow to a 22-team league inching closer to becoming a legitimate minor league system since 2001. The league is no longer a final grasp for players clinging to a dream of playing professional basketball, but a respected avenue to get to the NBA. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

D-League getting respect as legit NBA minor league system

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

FILE - In a Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for a stadium which will be home to the Los Angeles Football Club in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers fired general manager Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, and put Magic Johnson in charge of basketball operations in a major shake-up of the struggling franchise’s front office. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Column: Lakers can’t count on celebrity to bring back glory

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

FILE - In a Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for a stadium which will be home to the Los Angeles Football Club in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers fired general manager Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, and put Magic Johnson in charge of basketball operations in a major shake-up of the struggling franchise’s front office. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Magic Johnson put in charge of basketball ops after Lakers fire general manager Mitch Kupchak

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins heads to the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets late Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in Denver. The Kings won 120-113. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DeMarcus Cousins trade can’t be completed in NBA 2K17

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

NBA going back to Africa this summer for showcase event

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. LeBron James may have changed the way he uses his voice — speaking out against the media, responding to criticism or publicly calling out teammates — but the more things change, the more they stay the same. The 13-time All-Star is still arguably the best player at the league's annual showcase and is likely headed to his seventh straight NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

The Latest: Robinson wins dunk contest, caps Saturday events

Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver arrives at a press conference before NBA All-Star Saturday Night events in New Orleans, La., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Max Becherer) **FILE**

Silver: NBA will keep eye on state’s inclusion policies

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2014, file photo, then-Miami Heat's LeBron James speaks with reporters during a NBA All Star basketball news conference in New Orleans. LeBron James may have changed the way he uses his voice — speaking out against the media, responding to criticism or publicly calling out teammates — but the more things change, the more they stay the same. The 13-time All-Star is still arguably the best player at the league's annual showcase and is likely headed to his seventh straight NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony miss All-Star media day

Associated Press

Oscar Schmidt finally gets a taste of the NBA … sort of

Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) passes the ball as he is covered by the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 116-108. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Little big man: Isaiah Thomas a full-fledged All-Star

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

NBA warns Texas over proposed ‘bathroom bill’

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts to an official during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Washington. The Cavaliers won 140-135 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LeBron is happy that he’s no longer the oldest NBA All Star

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots in front of Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Otto Porter Jr. shines as Wizards win fourth straight game

By Corey Elliot - Associated Press

Pelicans’ Davis relishing chance to play All-Star host

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Scott Lokker, left, David Husney, right, Billy Proctor, second right and Scott Cockerill work during the setup of fan participation events in preparation for the NBA All-Star Game festivities this weekend, in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Charlotte won't be a ghost town this weekend, but it sure won't be buzzing like many had hoped when the NBA awarded the city the 2017 All-Star game. The league moved the event last summer after North Carolina politicians failed to repeal House Bill 2, a law that passed last March that limits the protections of LGBT people. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Column: Silver helps make it a weekend to celebrate for NBA

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press