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Members of the Charlotte Hornets celebrate after their win against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 15, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Rozier, Hayward help Hornets rally past Kings 122-116

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2021 09:56 PM EDT

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, center, goes to the basket between Sacramento Kings' Hassan Whiteside, left, and De'Aaron Fox, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Irving scores 40, Harden triple-double as Nets thump Kings

By Michael Wagaman Feb. 16, 2021 12:46 AM EST

Sacramento Kings guard Kyle Guy (7) defends Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Welcome back: Butler scores 30, Heat hold off Kings 105-104

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 30, 2021 11:22 PM EST

Orlando Magic forward James Ennis III (11) steals the ball from Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Rested Kings get 29 points from Hield, defeat Magic 121-107

By John Denton Jan. 27, 2021 09:36 PM EST

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, drives to the rim past Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Hield tip-in leads Kings to 124-122 overtime win in Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 24, 2020 12:05 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2020, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill (3) goes to the basket next to Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington. Hill was shooting 48% from 3-point range - well above his career average of 38.5% and light years better than his 2018-19 average of 28% - before the stoppage in play. The 34-year-old guard as well as teammate Donte DiVincenzo could be even bigger factors in the early part of the restart since Bucks teammates Eric Bledsoe and Pat Connaughton have tested positive for coronavirus, though both are now in Florida. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Depth could be even more critical in teams' NBA title chase

By Steve Megargee Jul. 27, 2020 09:53 AM EDT

A basketball court is shown at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Kissimmee, Fla., Tuesday, July 21, 2020. The NBA's marketing motto for the restart of the season at Walt Disney World is “Whole New Game,” and in many respects, that’s very true. (AP Photo/Tim Reynolds)
A whole new look, for a whole new NBA game experience

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 21, 2020 10:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Los Angeles. The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers already have just about guaranteed themselves the top two playoff seeds and face a delicate balancing act when the NBA returns to action. They must try to shake off the rust after a 4 ½-month hiatus while also staying as healthy as possible for the postseason. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Lakers' LeBron James speaks out: 'Nothing is normal in 2020'

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 20, 2020 05:48 PM EDT