Analysis: In tough NBA times, games not the top priority

Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons players hold a "I Have a Dream" banner in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr., holiday before an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Detroit Pistons players wear warm up t-shirts commemorating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky warms up wearing a shirt that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Members of the Atlanta Hawks wear shirts commemorating MLK Day prior to an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives down the court in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)