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In this photo provided by Andrew Kenney/NBA, The Michael Jordan Trophy is displayed in Los Angeles, Dec. 7, 2022. The NBA unveiled the new trophy on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, which will be given to the basketball league's Most Valuable Player starting with this season. (Andrew Kenney/NBA via AP)

NBA rebrands, renames its MVP award for Michael Jordan

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) celebrates next to Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (0) after dunking in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Resurgent Zion Williamson powering Pelicans up the standings

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

Boston Celtics team captain Larry Bird, left, and Philadelphia 76ers team captain Julius Erving shake hands before the start of their NBA game in Philadelphia, Dec. 13, 1984. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Among those who faced him on the court, Bird’s legacy undeniable

By Thom Loverro

Charlotte Bobcats coach Paul Silas argues a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Charlotte, N.C., April 18, 2012. Silas, a member of three NBA championship teams, has died, his family announced Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. He was 79. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, file) **FILE**

Three-time NBA champion, longtime coach Paul Silas dies at 79

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks during a reception to celebrate the Jewish new year in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Sept. 30, 2022. The White House says Emhoff will host Jewish leaders for a discussion about a rise in antisemitism and efforts to fight hate in the United States. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Emhoff to host Jewish leaders for discussion of antisemitism

By Darlene Superville - Associated Press

FILE - Nick Fuentes, right-wing podcaster, speaks at a pro-Trump march, Nov. 14, 2020, in Washington. A surge of anti-Jewish vitriol, spread by a world-famous rapper, an NBA star and other prominent people, including Fuentes, is stoking fears that public figures are normalizing hate and ramping up the risk of violence in a country already experiencing a sharp increase in antisemitism. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Antisemitic celebrities stoke fears of normalizing hate

By Michael Kunzelman - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) argues with referee Karl Lane during the fourth quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Memphis guard Ja Morant fined $35K after jawing at referee during game

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China fines former NBA star Lin over quarantine comments

By Joe McDonald - Associated Press

Boston Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla, left, speaks with guard Marcus Smart, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) **FILE**

NBA’s real contenders emerge with quarter of season done

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

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Zero was no hero: Honoring Gilbert Arenas is a franchise low mark

By Thom Loverro

Sacramento Kings' Donte Greene reacts after making a three-point basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Sunday, March 27, 2011, in Philadelphia. Sacramento won 114-111 in overtime. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Former NBA player Donte Greene charged with attempted robbery in Indiana

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James complains after receiving a charging foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

LeBron James out Friday, day-to-day with leg muscle strain

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Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving speaks before the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 19, 2022, in New York. The Nets are suspending Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.” Hours after Irving refused to issue the apology that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sought for posting a link to an antisemitic work on his Twitter feed, the Nets said that Irving is “currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.” (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File) **FILE**

Suspended Kyrie Irving meets with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kevin Durant says he’s interested in owning piece of Commanders

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey, center, drives to the basket between Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, and center Nikola Jokic in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Thunder, Clippers fined $25K for violating NBA injury rules

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Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) dribbles against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade speaks during a news conference Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Wade joined Utah leaders to announce the completion of a local advocacy group's campaign to build eight new homes for LGBTQ youth in the U.S. West. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Dwyane Wade to take legal action over ex-wife’s claims that their son is changing genders for money

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks for help against Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) **FILE**

Team owners join colleges in denouncing antisemitism, racism

By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, left, shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Stephen Curry scores 33 as Warriors hold off Heat 123-110

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) scores over Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas)

Bane scores 31, Morant 22 as Grizzlies beat Kings 125-110

By Cameron Salerno - Associated Press