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Phoenix Suns' Gerald Green (14) dunks over Atlanta Hawks' Shelvin Mack (8) and Kyle Korver during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Phoenix. The Suns won 129-120. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns scorch Hawks in 1st half of 129-120 win

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danny Granger warms up prior to an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rich get richer, do buyout deals make them better?

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Former Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson speaks to the crowd during a retirement ceremony at halftime of an NBA basketball game between the 76ers and the Washington Wizards, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers freefalling toward worst record in NBA

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Jarvis Varnado, left, blocks a shot attempt by Orlando Magic's Adonis Thomas (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, March 2, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Harris has 31 and Magic extend 76ers’ skid, 92-81

Associated Press

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) drives around Orlando Magic small forward Maurice Harkless (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Saturday, March 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

James helps Heat beat Magic 112-98

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) drives around Orlando Magic small forward Maurice Harkless (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Saturday, March 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

LeBron switches to clear mask at NBA’s request

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) drives past New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler (6) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Curry’s triple-double helps Warriors rout Knicks

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Surging Bobcats facing tough 4-game stretch

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins questions official Courtney Kirkland after he was called for a foul during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday Feb. 25, 2014. Cousin picked up two technical fouls and was ejected in the third quarter of the Rockets 129-103 win over the Kings(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Kings’ Cousins suspended 1 game, fined $20K

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Ian Mahinmi celebrates following a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Roy Hibbert leads Pacers past Bucks, 101-96

By ANDY PROFFET - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins talks with reporters during practice on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. Collins became the first openly gay active athlete in North America's four major professional sports Sunday, Feb. 23, signing a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Collins, Nets dealing with bright spotlight

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings working to buy out Fredette

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, left, shoots over Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday Feb. 25, 2014.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Harden scores 43, Rockets rout Kings 129-103

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

NBA: No serious discussions about 4-point line

Associated Press

DeAndre Liggins signs 10-day contract with Heat

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins, right, listens to the national anthem prior to an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles. Collins signed a 10-day contract with the Nets earlier Sunday. The 35-year-old center revealed at the end of last season he is gay, but he was a free agent and had remained unsigned. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Collins finds a welcoming home in Nets locker room

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Cuban gives thumbs up to Silver on officiating

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins, right, is congratulated by fans after they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles. Brooklyn won 108-102. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

A place for Collins, and his style of basketball

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press