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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving of Team LeBron attend the NBA All-Star Game 2018 at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

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NBA: 5 players poised for a breakout season in 2018-19

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 18: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors attend practice for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 18, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NBA: The league has a long history of the rich getting richer

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers attends a quarterfinal game of the 2018 NBA Summer League between the Lakers and the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LeBron James, the parent, is too hard on himself

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 16: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts late in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on December 16, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Carmelo Anthony’s last chance at NBA redemption

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

NBA: 5 Players with the most to prove in 2018-19

SAN ANTONIO,TX - APRIL 1 : James Harden

NBA: 5 biggest underachievers of the 2018 offseason

NBA Boston Celtics Kyrie Irving (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

NBA: Re-seeding the Eastern Conference after Free Agency

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Why the Kawhi-DeRozan deal will hurt long-term

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy dribbles during a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

NBA: Predicting the 2019 draft lottery teams

NBA Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NBA: Re-seeding the Western Conference after the Free Agency

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

NBA: 5 teams that could make a big jump in 2018-19

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Marvin Bagley III poses after being drafted second overall by the Sacramento Kings during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

NBA: Puma makes a splash in its return to basketball

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Who will start at point guard, Lonzo Ball or Rajon Rondo?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 18: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors attend practice for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 18, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The NBA is turning into a league of loopholes as competition dwindles

NBA Los Angeles Lakers Brandon Ingram (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: With LeBron James, LA’s young core will blossom

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 26: Isaiah Thomas

NBA Rumors: Ideal landing spots for the 8 best remaining free agents

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 25: Nerlens Noel #3 and DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans during play in the first quarter at American Airlines Center on February 25, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NBA Free Agency: The 5 best value signings of the 2018 offseason

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 17: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the Golden State Warriors 2017 NBA Championship ring ceremony at ORACLE Arena on October 17, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NBA: How the 2016 free agency period continues to impact today’s market

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Marvin Bagley III poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted second overall by the Sacramento Kings during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

NBA: Predicting rookie leaders for each statistical category in 2018-19

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 07: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates in the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 7, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: DeMarcus Cousins made the smart decision

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the first half against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

NBA Free Agency: The day the Eastern Conference died

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 10: Doug McDermott

NBA: The Cavs or Bulls should look to target Doug McDermott

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 15: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets looks at the basket as he is guarded by Blake Griffin #32 of the LA Clippers during the first half at Staples Center on January 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

NBA Rumors: Ideal landing spots for the top 6 restricted free agents

PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 13: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors moves the ball upcourt ahead of Greg Monroe #14 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Rewind, Retool or Rebuild: What direction every team should take moving forward

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the first half against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

NBA players are finding their social conscience in 2018