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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, is defended by Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

George scores 33, Clippers beat Lakers 116-109 on ring night

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce, left, celebrates with guard Bogdan Bogdanovic during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Young scores 37 as Hawks pound Bulls 124-104 in opener

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes (46) knosk the ball away from New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Pelicans beat relocated Raptors 113-99; Van Gundy wins debut

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Montrezl Harrell during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

George, Clippers beat Lakers 116-109 on NBA’s opening night

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Georgia’s Crean hires former Pistons coach Michael Curry

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FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2020, file photo, referee Simone Jelks gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Portland Trail Blazers in Miami. Jelks was one of three referees promoted to full-time status by the NBA on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 making her the fifth woman on the current lineup of officials. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Simone Jelks promoted, is 7th woman to be full-time NBA ref

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Houston Rockets' James Harden reacts during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Houston, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)

OKC-Houston game postponed, Harden out after COVID violation

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) calls a play against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Phoenix, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Welcome back, NBA: Here’s 10 things to know about the season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots as Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) defends with Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall (7) looking on from the floor during the first quarter of an opening night NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Durant returns with 22 and a 125-99 Nets rout of Warriors

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2020 file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, shouts from the bench in the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Miami Heat in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Antetokounmpo has appeared in a government ad in his native Greece, released ahead of Christmas to urge people to observe public safety measures during the pandemic. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

NBA studying ways to bring games back overseas in future

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

The Toronto Raptors and the Miami Heat tip off to start during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Raptors are playing their home games in Tampa as a result of Canada's strict travel regulations stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

We The South: The Raptors settling into their Tampa home

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after receiving his NBA championship ring before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Lakers get championship rings with empty arena, full hearts

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a news conference before an NBA preseason basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in Saitama, Japan. Silver is giving preseason state-of-the-league remarks Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, before opening night Tuesday, talking about how the league will handle the ongoing pandemic and the continued focus on social issues such as racial injustice. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Silver confident that NBA season can be pulled off safely

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) dribbles around Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

Fultz, Isaac, White, Kennard and Anunoby get extensions done

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots a three-point basket over San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the third quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Houston. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Harden mum on future with Rockets as NBA season approaches

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) dunks during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Durant returns, with old Warriors mates welcoming him back

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) passes to Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) as Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) defends Irving during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Wizards’ Rui Hachimura to miss 3 weeks with pink eye

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) drives against Memphis Grizzlies center Gorgui Dieng (14) in the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Bucks lose 2022 2nd-round pick over early Bogdanovic talks

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, right, shoots over Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

AP Source: Kuzma gets 3-year, $40M extension with Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Gobert signs $205 million, five-year extension with Jazz

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press