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Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse talks to players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Virus sidelines Raptors coaches, Siakam for Rockets game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2019, file photo, Toronto Raptors' Jeremy Lin stands on the court during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will support G League guard Lin and is hopeful of an investigation into what discriminatory act caused Lin to speak out about racism facing Asian Americans. In a heartfelt social media post, Lin didn't go into specifics about what happened except to reference he had been called “coronavirus” on the court. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Warriors G League G Jeremy Lin experienced racism on court

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Millsap expresses concerns about probe into Jazz allegation

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors assistant coach Sergio Scariolo talks to center Aron Baynes (46) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Scariolo is filling in for head coach Nick Nurse, who is under coronavirus protocol. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Powell, Lowry help depleted Raptors beat Rockets

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch talks to Malik Beasley during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

NBA suspends Wolves’ Beasley 12 games for felony gun threat

Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) embraces guard Kyrie Irving (11) after Irving scored on a play during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Nets rout Magic 129-92, run NBA-leading win streak to eight

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) points to a player behind him after making a basket in the closing seconds against the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of the NBA basketball finals, in Los Angeles, June 7, 2009. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kyrie Irving calls for Kobe Bryant to become NBA logo

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates after dunking against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Take note: At 26-6, Utah Jazz are the NBA’s best team so far

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Wednesday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder talks to players during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz say they will investigate allegation of bigoted comment

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians head coach J B.Bickerstaff directs his team in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Cavs, Indians, Browns unite police, area youth for change

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) scores against Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Gobert, Clarkson lead Jazz to 114-89 rout of Lakers

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers waive 2-time champion guard Quinn Cook

Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Victor Oladipo, center, drives to the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen, right, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 112-96. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavaliers hand Rockets ninth straight loss, 112-96

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook celebrates after scoring and drawing a foul in the closing second of overtime in an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Wizards won 127-124 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Hectic finish awaits all NBA teams in 2nd half of season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker muscles his way towards the basket against Portland Trail Blazers' Damien Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Suns’ Booker replaces Lakers’ Davis in NBA All-Star Game

Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) leaps after blocking a Los Angeles Lakers shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

NBA-leading Jazz rout Lakers to improve to 26-6

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, left, talks with guard Zach LaVine before an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

LaVine scores 35 as Bulls beat Timberwolves 133-126 in OT

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort, bottom, is mobbed by teammates after hitting the game-winning shot in an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42 as Thunder top Spurs 102-99

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, right, passes the ball as Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum, left, and guard Wizards guard Bradley Beal watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Clippers rout Wizards 135-116, snap Washington’s win streak

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press