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Washington Wizards guard John Wall leaves the court and gestures after the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 105-91. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Wall, red-hot Wizards will receive wanted attention when Cleveland arrives

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Paul Pierce starts for Clippers in emotional Boston farewell

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

EWU beats Portland State in record Big Sky game

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Retired Houston Rockets center Yao Ming speaks to the media before an NBA basketball game between the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Ming's jersey number will be retired during a halftime ceremony Friday night. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Rockets retiring Yao Ming’s No. 11 jersey

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince, right, pulls on Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) as Whiteside goes up for a shot against Prince and guard Lamar Patterson (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Miami. Prince was ejected for pulling Whiteside down and was assessed a flagrant-2. James Johnson retaliated in Whiteside's defense, and was ejected after getting a technical. The Heat defeated the Hawks 116-93. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

NBA fines Hawks’ Prince, Heat’s Johnson $25K each

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San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, center right, of Argentina, tangles with Philadelphia 76ers' Ersan Ilyasova (7), of Turkey, and T.J. McConnell (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs’ Popovich ties NBA mark for wins with 1 franchise

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

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 returns to Lakers as adviser to Jeanie Buss

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue speaks to reporters before a ceremony to have his jersey retired, in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. Lue played for Nebraska from 1995 to 1998 and was a two-time All-Big 12 selection. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue has his Nebraska jersey retired

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia is fouled by Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Warriors center Zaza Pachulia sidelined at least a week

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

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FILE - In this May 2, 2015, file photo, Charles Barkley joins the crowd before the start of the world welterweight championship bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. After LeBron James was criticized by Barkley for questioning Cleveland’s front office, James tore into the former NBA star and opinionated TV commentator on Monday, Jan. 30, following a loss in Dallas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Charles Barkley, Shaq and co. unafraid to elicit reaction on ‘Inside the NBA’

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

North Carolina police: No foul play in Shackleford’s death

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FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto. Antetokounmpo, the do-it-all franchise cornerstone for the Milwaukee Bucks, has blossomed into an NBA All-Star nearly a year after coach Jason Kidd made him the team’s primary ball-handler. The 6-foot-11 forward is a tough matchup for his athleticism and wingspan. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Giannis blossoms into playmaking All-Star for Bucks

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau yells during the third quarter of the team's NBA basketball against the Brooklyn Nets in Minneapolis, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. The Timberwolves defeated the Nets 129-109. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Belichick has quite a fan in Minnesota’s Thibodeau

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Fans reach for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) as he leaves the court following their NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Salt Lake City. The Thunder won 97-95. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Westbrook leads All-Star reserve picks, Wade out

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue yells to players during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in Cleveland. The Kings won 116-112 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Drama kings: Cavs coach Tyronn Lue upset by distractions

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Feeling healthy, John Wall steers Wizards up East standings

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Pierre Jackson, left, has played six games this season yet received a vote in the players' portion of All-Star Game voting. / AP photo

NBA’s All-Star vote mess is sad, but NFL’s Pro Bowl is just bad

By Deron Snyder

Golden State Warrior's Stephen Curry signs an autograph after a news conference at his former high school in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. Curry will be honored during his return home to Charlotte. His high school will be retiring his number while Davidson College will honor him by renaming a section of their arena &quot;Section 30.&quot; (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Kerr: Curry might be more popular with kids than Jordan

By STEVE REED - Associated Press