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FILE - Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray against the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. Murray announced Wednesday, Aug. 16, that he will not play for Canada in the World Cup. Murray said he needs more time to rehab to get ready for the regular season. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travel

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - Atlanta Hawks players practice during a training session ahead of the NBA preseason basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2022. There is no real basketball history in the United Arab Emirates. It has the world’s tallest building; it does not have the world’s tallest people. But in recent years, it has found ways to lure the United States – the NBA, college teams and now the national team – to bring their brands halfway across the world, with hopes of generating more interest and, of course, more money. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

In Abu Dhabi, the footprint and popularity of basketball continues to grow

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden (1) reacts after a play in the first half during Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event in China. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

10,000 bottles of NBA star James Harden’s wine sell in seconds on Chinese version of TikTok

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

FILE - Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray against the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. Murray announced Wednesday, Aug. 16, that he will not play for Canada in the World Cup. Murray said he needs more time to rehab to get ready for the regular season. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Jamal Murray of NBA champion Nuggets says he won’t be able to play for Canada at World Cup

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

United States head coach Steve Kerr, fourth from left, speaks with assistant coach Erik Spoelstra, third from left, during the first half of an exhibition basketball game against Puerto Rico, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

USA Basketball’s coaching staff for this year’s World Cup is a star-studded mix

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Canada's head coach Jordi Fernandez gestures during a firendly basketball match between Germany and Canada in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 9 2023. (Soeren Stache/dpa via AP)

Several coaches leading teams at the World Cup have NBA or North American ties

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors motions as he speaks with his players at a practice during training camp for the United States men's basketball team Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Getting used to some rule differences is part of the World Cup learning process for USA Basketball

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NBA ESPN announcer Doris Burke looks on before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, March 4, 2020. ESPN let NBA analyst Mark Jackson go Monday, July 31, 2023, with two years remaining on his contract. With Jeff Van Gundy also being laid off in late June, ESPN is expected to replace them with Burke and Doc Rivers, people close to the move told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File) **FILE**

Doris Burke, Doc Rivers named to ESPN and ABC’s top NBA crew

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee Dwyane Wade speaks at an NBA news conference at Mohegan Sun, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Reluctant, but resolute Popovich leads international-rich 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball team new head coach Adrian Griffin speaks after being introduced at a news conference Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Milwaukee. The National Basketball Association set a league record for most head coaches of color in the past year, helping it earn high grades in an annual diversity report. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

NBA lauded for diversity practices, initiatives in report card by university

By Cliff Brunt - Associated Press

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives up the court during training camp for the United States men's basketball team Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Edwards fined $50,000 by the NBA for his chair chuck after the Timberwolves’ ouster in Denver

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United States' Mikal Bridges (5) dunks over Puerto Rico's Tremont Waters (51) during the first half of an exhibition basketball game Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

USA Basketball’s World Cup quest off to a fast start, with bonds being forged

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

New Jersey Nets guard Terrence Williams, left, drives past Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2010. A federal judge sentenced a former first-round NBA draft pick to 10 years in prison Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 saying he used his people skills to entice others to aid his $5 million health care fraud after he “frittered away” substantial earnings from his professional career. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Former first-round NBA draft pick is sentenced to 10 years in prison in $4 million health care fraud

By Larry Neumeister - Associated Press

Sotheby's Vice President Brahm Wachter looks at the display of Wilt Chamberlain's 1972 NBA Finals 'Championship Clinching' Jersey at Sotheby's Los Angeles Gallery on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The jersey is being offered along with a collection of memorabilia in an online sale Aug. 28-Sept. 27. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 finals jersey expected to draw more than $4 million at Sotheby’s auction

Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' players and coaches pose with young athletes following an NBA Cares basketball clinic, a day before their regular-season NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs in Mexico City, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. The NBA has announced the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic will play a regular-season game in Mexico City on Nov. 9. It will be the 32nd NBA game in Mexico since 1992. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Mexico City will host the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic for an NBA regular-season game in November

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