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Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic lays the ball up during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz finish sweep of Mavericks 120-101 for 11th straight win

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard Kyle Guy (7) defends Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Welcome back: Butler scores 30, Heat hold off Kings 105-104

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) stands on the court next to Atlanta Hawks guard Rajon Rondo, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Young’s 41 points in 3-ejection game help Hawks beat Wizards

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) celebrates with center Ivica Zubac, right, after scoring at the buzzer at the end of the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Leonard, George stellar in returns as Clippers thump Magic

By JOHN DENTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2006, file photo, Temple head coach John Chaney yells directions to his players during the the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Philadelphia, in this Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, file photo. John Chaney, one of the nation’s leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, has died. He was 89. His death was announced by the university Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek, File)

John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (19) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NBA-leading Jazz rout Mavericks for 11th straight victory

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) lies on the court in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Grizzlies back to practicing, hope to resume season quickly

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal reacts during the fourth quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Houston. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)

Bradley Beal’s frustrations mounting as Wizards continue to slide

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio, foreground, drives against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors beat Timberwolves 123-111 to sweep 2-game series

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' James Johnson, left, and Jalen Brunson (13) defend as Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley, right, shoots in the first half during an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz beat Mavericks 116-104 for 10th straight victory

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) drives to the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers' Taurean Prince (12) and Dylan Windler (9) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Cleveland. The Lakers won 115-108. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Game or no game, NBA All-Star voting starts Thursday

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (19) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Ingram, Williamson each score 32, Pelicans top Beal, Wizards

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Houston. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)

NBA adjusts schedules for virus-affected teams, like Wizards

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) leaves the court after being ejected in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Nuggets’ Murray fined $25,000 for striking Hardaway’s groin

Associated Press

Miami Heat forward KZ Okpala (4) listens to teammate Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Miami. Butler has missed multiple games because of the NBA's health and safety protocols. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Nuggets run away from short-handed Heat, 109-82

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Kelly Oubre Jr., bottom, reaches for the ball next to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Wiggins takes it to Timberwolves; Warriors win 130-108

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2021, file photo, Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) brings the ball downcourt against Mississippi State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Nashville, Tenn. Pippen Jr. gets a personalized critique after each game from people who know him and basketball very well. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Scotty Pippen Jr leads Vandy with tips from dad, Stackhouse

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2015, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant touches his chest as he walks off the court in Boston after the Lakers' 112-104 win over the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball game. Kobe Bryant's legacy may be stronger than ever. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, marks the anniversary of the crash that took the lives of Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other people. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Analysis: Kobe’s presence remains strong, legacy growing

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 5, 2013, file photo, Harthorne Wingo waves to the crowd during a ceremony to honor the 1972-73 world champion New York Knicks NBA basketball team at New York's Madison Square Garden. The former New York Knick and fan favorite Harthorne Wingo has died. His death in a New York City hospital on Jan. 13 was confirmed by the coroner's office. No cause was given. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Harthorne Wingo, 73, fan favorite on Knicks title team, dies

Associated Press