February 11, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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Feb 3, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Kendrick Nunn (20) dribbles the ball as Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) defends in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

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Warriors, Wizards sure to feature new lineups for cross-conference rematch

Feb 11, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) gestures during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

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Mavs’ Kyrie Irving makes home debut vs. revamped Wolves

Feb 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) drives to the basket against against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

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Pelicans look to sort out road woes vs. Thunder

Feb 7, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman (2) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

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Bulls out to fix poor finishes vs. Magic

Feb 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II (00) enters the building before the game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

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Report: Gary Payton II trade to Warriors likely to go through

Jan 16, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill (3) reacts in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

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Pacers hoping George Hill’s return provides lift vs. Jazz

Feb 12, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) is fouled as he shoots the ball by Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (18) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

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Fred VanVleet scores 35, Raptors hold off Pistons

Dec 30, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (31) drives to the basket against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

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Guard Terrence Ross finalizes buyout, reportedly heading to Suns

Feb 12, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

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Celtics spread scoring around in win over Grizzlies

Jan 28, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) drives past Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) for a layup attempt in the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

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Knicks seeking first win vs. Nets since 2020

Dec 30, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) steals the ball away from Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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New-look Nuggets visit unflappable Heat

Jan 9, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) stands with teammates during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

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Zion Williamson aggravates hamstring, out several more weeks

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New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson suffers injury setback

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Dec 5, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball as Houston Rockets forward Bruno Fernando (20) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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Sixers open homestand against reeling Rockets

Dec 12, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles past San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) in the second half at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

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Sputtering Spurs visit streaking Cavaliers

Feb 6, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Stanley Johnson (34) looks to pass the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (5) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

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Spurs release forward Stanley Johnson

Jan 21, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) is defended by Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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Hawks looking to extend Hornets’ latest skid

Jan 22, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Gary Payton II (00) shoots the ball over Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook (0) and forward Wenyen Gabriel (35) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

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Report: Warriors call foul on Blazers; league investigating

Feb 5, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

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Report: Raptors coach Nick Nurse (personal) out vs. Pistons

Feb 6, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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Report: Reggie Jackson to sign with Nuggets after buyout

Feb 11, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) greet each other after the game at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

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NBA roundup: Kings spoil Mavs’ Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving debut

Feb 11, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) and guard Luka Doncic (77) talk during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

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Kings top Mavs in OT, spoil Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving debut

February 11, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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New-look Lakers topple Warriors, 109-103

Feb 11, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) during the first half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

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Cavs dominate 4th quarter to beat Bulls, win sixth straight