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FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) argues a call during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Harden has not reported to training camp with the Rockets and coach Stephen Silas says he did not know when the All-Star guard would arrive. The Rockets had their second workout of training camp on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, and afterward the new coach addressed the absence of the disgruntled star who reportedly wants to be traded. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Harden practices with Rockets; coach says he’ll play Tuesday

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives between Washington Wizards guard Garrison Mathews (24) and forward Troy Brown Jr., (6) during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Irving ends media silence, praises Nash in first interview

Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) passes during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

‘Explosive’ Durant scores 15 in 1st preseason game with Nets

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant defends Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, right, as a teammate ducks out of the way during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Kevin Durant scores 15 in Nets’ preseason win over Wizards

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Michigan State's Joey Hauser, left, shoots against Oakland's Micah Parrish (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

No. 4 Michigan State stays unbeaten, tops Oakland 109-91

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, rear, passes the ball as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Antetokounmpo gets scare in Bucks’ loss to Mavericks

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford talks to players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

John Wall back on floor, NBA opens preseason in empty arenas

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Wardrobe change: Nets add Motorola patch to uniforms

Associated Press

Mavs release Barea as veteran guard seeks to continue career

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Irving, Nets each fined $25,000 for point guard’s silence

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Foot injury could keep Warren out of Pacers season opener

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a shot as Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook, right, looks on during the first half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in this Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, file photo. The young guys who emerged for the Oklahoma City Thunder last season will have more responsibility now that veterans Chris Paul, Steven Adams and Danilo Gallinari have moved on.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort, Bazley lead young Thunder core

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives on the Detroit Pistons in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) **FILE**

Kyrie Irving, Nets each fined $25,000 for point guard’s silence

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after a dunk against Orlando during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Giannis Antetokounmpo praised the “amazing” moves the Bucks have made to improve their team, but the two-time reigning MVP didn’t indicate whether he would sign their supermax contract extension offer. Right now I’m not focusing on that,” Antetokounmpo said Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Antetokounmpo won’t say whether he will sign supermax offer

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Like teams, NBA refs have new health and safety protocols

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma State forward Kalib Boone, right, dunks in front of Oral Roberts forward Francis Lacis, center, durikng the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cunningham outduels Abmas, Oklahoma St. beats Oral Roberts

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FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) argues a call during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Harden has not reported to training camp with the Rockets and coach Stephen Silas says he did not know when the All-Star guard would arrive. The Rockets had their second workout of training camp on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, and afterward the new coach addressed the absence of the disgruntled star who reportedly wants to be traded. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Harden in Houston for COVID tests after missing camp’s start

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2020, file photo, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich reacts during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. For NBA coaches, masks are required this season. Jackets are not. Rules for coaching attire will be relaxed by the league this year, though not as much as was the case during play at the bubble at Walt Disney World this past summer. Suit jackets or sport coats will not be required — but coaches won’t be able to wear the short-sleeved shirts that most donned for games in the bubble, either. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File)

NBA coaches attire: Masks are in, jackets are optional

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against the Miami Heat during the first half in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. LeBron James has agreed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. James' agency, Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 during the first week of training camp for the NBA champions. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

LeBron James tweets Chase Young: ‘You’re a SAVAGE’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 30, 2016, file photo, fans cheer as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry yells after the Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals in Oakland, Calif. The roar of the crowd has been a staple of major sports and an advantage for the home team. Playing in empty buildings would require a significant recalibration. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Stephen Curry wants to stay with Warriors rest of his career

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press