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FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2020, file pool photo, Oklahoma City Thunder's Chris Paul (3) drives against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Veteran point guard Chris Paul was the marquee addition during the offseason for the Phoenix Suns. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Not just a teacher: Phoenix’s Paul says he can still ball

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

In this Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers a question during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami. Goodell says the league remains committed to finishing the regular season as scheduled. Goodell also said on a conference call that while the NFL is considering a bubble format for the playoffs, it wouldn’t necessarily resemble what the NHL and NBA used successfully in completing their seasons. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) **FILE**

Goodell: NFL committed to finishing regular season on time

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson dunks in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. Williamson expects to unleash a version of himself that is healthier, more demonstrative and less restrained in his second NBA season with the Pelicans. “Year 1 was a lot mentally and physically for me, but I needed that experience,” Williamson said Wednesday, Dec. 2, as the Pelicans underwent preparations for training camp. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

Zion Williamson moving past injuries, inhibitions in Year 2

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2020, file photo, Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers' Marcus Morris Sr. during the first half of an NBA basketball first-round playoff game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Doncic's first experience with the playoffs ended with questions about whether Morris was intentionally trying to hurt the young Dallas sensation in a first-round series won by LA. The Mavericks might have hinted at what they thought through trades and draft picks during this abbreviated offseason. Dallas acquired James Johnson and his black belt in karate from the Oklahoma City Thunder after using the club's first-round choice at No. 18 overall on Josh Green, who was a strong defender in his only season at Arizona. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Mavs talk tough by adding protectors for young star Doncic

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE- In this March 10, 2020, file photo, Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant watches during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. Kevin Durant is finally within weeks of suiting up for the Brooklyn Nets. Sidelined last season while recovering from surgery on his Achilles tendon, he begins training camp this week on a team that can contend for the NBA title if he can be as good as he was before his injury. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, file)

‘Who knows?’ Durant unsure what to expect as return nears

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward moves the ball on a fast break against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. Hayward has been a player that the Charlotte Hornets have wanted for years. On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, they finally landed him, according to Priority Sports, the agency that represents the veteran forward. ESPN, which first reported the agreement, said Hayward would sign a four-year deal worth $120 million. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Michael Jordan’s recruitment helped Hornets land Hayward

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Ricky Rubio speaks on a Zoom call Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Minneapolis. Rubio has returned to his original NBA team, a sidewinding career leading the popular point guard back to the Minnesota Timberwolves after a third trade in three years. (Minnesota Timberwolves via AP)

Rubio returns to Wolves, with sharper perspective and skills

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) fights for a rebound with Los Angeles Lakers' Jared Dudley (10) during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Rockets won 112-97. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers re-sign veteran Jared Dudley to 1-year deal

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FILE - Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives to the basket between Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris (12) and Spencer Dinwiddie in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, in this Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, file photo. Hawks All-Star Trae Young and his high-scoring sidekick John Collins are entering a new season with a strong surge of new help as they adjust to the additions of Danilo Gallinari, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kris Dunn and Rajon Rando. The offseason moves have made Atlanta a playoff contender. (AP Photo/Tami Chappell, File)

Hawks’ expectations soar as newcomers give Trae Young help

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. (22) dunks against Utah Jazz's Mike Conley (10) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, in this Monday, March 2, 2020, file photo. The Cavs, who had their season hijacked by COVID-19, were back on the floor for individual workouts as they began cramming for an upcoming season that's only weeks away. For now, players can only work out individually before the team is permitted to practice as a group on Friday, Dec. 4. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cavs get juices back, reunite in camp after lengthy layoff

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

In this Sept. 15, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers questions a call during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Rivers is now head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. The first preseason camps of the coronavirus era are formally open, with teams limited for now to individual sessions with one coach and one player at one basket, all of this starting to happen as the pandemic continues raging and more and more Americans are testing positive. “I’m very concerned if we can pull this off,” Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers said. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) **FILE**

A cautious start to NBA season, as camps open amid positives

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Ready or not, NBA training camps are set to open once again

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Hornets acquire Gordon Hayward, 2 draft picks from Celtics

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Bias leads 6 players, 2 coaches into college hoops Hall

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A documentary about the night Maryland's Len Bias died is scheduled to premiere Nov. 3. (Photo courtesy of May 3rd Films) ** FILE **

Len Bias leads six players, two coaches into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame

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Michigan State's Joey Hauser, left, and Notre Dame's Juwan Durham vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

No. 13 Michigan State coasts to 80-70 win over Notre Dame

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

NBA says Kobe’s delayed Hall induction coming in May 2021

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell, center, goes up to shoot as Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant, left, and Paul Millsap, right, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Mitchell agreed Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, to a five-year, $163 million extension to remain with the Jazz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Amid pandemic, NBA gives teams health protocols for season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press