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James, Lakers open long trip by beating Bucks 113-106

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) celebrates with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Gilgeous-Alexander helping young Thunder defy odds again

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Porter Jr. drives against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, in this Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, file photo. The Cavaliers are moving on from troubled and talented forward Kevin Porter Jr., a person familiar with his standing with the team told the Associated Press on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. The Cavs will either trade or release Porter, who has not played for them this season, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

AP source: Cavs trading Porter to Rockets for future pick

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins, front right, talks with forward Brandon Clarke (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

More NBA games called off as contact tracing probes continue

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, hangs from the rim after dunking the ball for a basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Isaiah Roby, center, and guard George Hill in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Front & center: Nuggets big man Jokic steps up another level

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots as Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (25) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Young has 38, Collins adds 31 as Hawks beat Pistons in OT

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. (22) steals a pass intended for Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Irving returns, but new-look Nets beaten by Cavs in 2 OTs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies Taylor Jenkins holds the play board during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

NBA giving Wizards more time to prepare after virus layoff

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (19) shoots against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NBA postpones Wizards’ game against Bucks

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends against Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

LeVert, Pacers await test results before plotting next move

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky warms up wearing a shirt that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Analysis: In tough NBA times, games not the top priority

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, holding his face covering, reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Wizards have fifth straight game postponed due to coronavirus issues

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Irving sits out seventh straight game as Nets host Bucks

Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7), forward Kelly Olynyk, center Bam Adebayo (13) and guard Duncan Robinson (55) watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Wizards see a 5th consecutive game postponed by virus issues

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) drives top the basket over Detroit Pistons guard Svi Mykhailiuk (19) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Heat rally from 19 down, top Pistons 113-107 to end slide

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Rockets look to future after trading Harden to Brooklyn

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' Jonas Valanciunas (17) and Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns get tangled up in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Grizzlies won 118-107. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

76ers-Thunder called off as virus concerns still trouble NBA

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Clarkson helps Jazz to 5th straight, beat Nuggets 109-105

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press