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People pass by the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Feb. 13, 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. But the league moved the event last summer after North Carolina politicians decided against repealing House Bill 2, a law that passed last March that restricts the rights of LGBT people. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

NBA party over there, where? Not in Charlotte this weekend

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Juancho Hernangomez, back, is congratulated by guard Will Barton after hitting a shot against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 13, 201, in Denver. The Nuggets won 132-110. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets tie NBA record with 24 threes

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker won't be showing off his 3-point skills in front of his home crowd this weekend after the NBA moved the NBA All-Star Game festivities last summer to New Orleans when North Carolina politicians failed to repeal House Bill 2. (Associated Press)

Charlotte at loss this weekend after NBA All-Star game pulled

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Chris Andersen (00) shoots against the Toronto Raptors during an NBA pre-season basketball game in Cleveland. The Cavaliers traded injured center Chris Andersen and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for a protected second-round draft pick. The move made Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, opens a roster spot for Cleveland and gives the NBA champions another asset to use for future deals. (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)

Cavs trade ‘Birdman’ Andersen to Hornets, who release him

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Popovich disappointed with Trump’s outreach to some groups

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Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis (3), of Lithuania, and guard Anthony Morrow (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Washington. Also seen is Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13), of Poland. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards rock Thunder as Oklahoma City misses 24 consecutive shots

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings defenders DeMarcus Cousins (15) and Matt Barnes (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

Cousins scores 28 points to lead Kings over Pelicans 105-99

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives as Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (8) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Booker scores 27 points, Suns roll past Bulls 115-97

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Green gets rare triple-double as Warriors beat Grizzlies

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2016, file photo, Toronto Raptors assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse is seen during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons,in Auburn Hills, Mich. Coby Karl of the Los Angeles D-Fenders and Jerry Stackhouse of Raptors 905 will be the coaches in next Saturday’s NBA Development League All-Star Game in New Orleans. Both have been to All-Star weekends before – Stackhouse as a player, Karl as a fan – but this is the first time either will coach during that weekend. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Jerry Stackhouse, Coby Karl eager for D-League All-Star game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie, center, collides with Miami Heat forward Willie Reed, right, as guard Tyler Johnson watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in New York. The Heat won 108-99. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Johnson scores 26, Heat beat lowly Nets for 13th straight

By JEFFREY BERNSTEIN - Associated Press

Former Detroit Pistons guard Isiah Thomas waves to the crowd during halftime of an NBA basketball game between the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Thomas was honored at halftime as part of the team's ongoing celebration of its years at The Palace. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Isiah Thomas on Magic Johnson, HIV and the 1992 All-Star Game

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

In this 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. Johnson is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers organization as an adviser to owner Jeanie Buss. The Lakers announced the reunion Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, with Johnson, one of the most beloved players in franchise history. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Magic Johnson’s 1992 valentine to NBA, fans and the fame

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

San Antonio Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge, right, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Gerald Henderson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Leonard scores 32, Spurs beat Sixers 111-103

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, is fouled by Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Warring Warriors? Green plays down heated moment with Durant

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) gestures after he scored a basket 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)

‘Respect’ is Wizards’ participation trophy

By Thom Loverro

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, top, battles for the ball against Washington Wizards guard John Wall, bottom, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Washington. The Cavaliers won 140-135 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LeBron James and the Cavaliers outlast Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) is fouled as he shoots between Indiana Pacers center Kevin Seraphin (1) and forward Paul George (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers shake down Thunder with 2nd-half comeback

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall, left, dives for a loose ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LBJ’s 3 forces OT, then Irving lifts Cavs past Wiz 140-135

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press