Blue Devils in the NBA

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Quinn Cook, Jahlil Okafor to change numbers in honor of Bryant family

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Zion Williamson seals Pelicans win, sends prayers to Bryant family

Alvin Gentry ruins electric debut of Zion Williamson in fourth quarter blaze

Jayson Tatum leads Celtics to blowout victory over Lakers

Gary Trent Jr. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Gary Trent Jr. explodes for career-high 30 points on 21st birthday

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Cam Reddish (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Cam Reddish helps lead Hawks to rare victory against Spurs

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R.J. Barrett (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

R.J. Barrett to be out at least a week with first major injury of career

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Duke basketball legend Zion Williamson (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Now or never: Three demands Zion Williamson must make before debut

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 16: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans makes a free throw against the Utah Jazz at Smoothie King Center on January 16, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The NBA should be investigated if Brandon Ingram is not an All-Star

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Duke basketball alum Jahlil Okafor (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Jahlil Okafor leads Pelicans to overtime road win over Pistons

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Cam Reddish (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Cam Reddish makes NBA history in Hawks loss to Nets

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Duke basketball alum Kyrie Irving (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving makes historic return to the court dealing with shoulder injury

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Duke basketball alum Jayson Tatum (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum drops career-high 41 points in blowout win over Pelicans

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans makes the game winning shot over Richaun Holmes #22 and Cory Joseph #9 of the Sacramento Kings in the final seconds of their game at Golden 1 Center on January 04, 2020 in Sacramento, 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)

JJ Redick hits game winner in final seconds to lift Pelicans over Kings

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 27: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball over Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Smoothie King Center on November 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Brandon Ingram falls in return to Los Angeles to face Lakers

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Duke basketball legend Zion Williamson (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Duke basketball legend Zion Williamson dunks despite walking concerns

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 28: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans makes a layup against the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center on October 28, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Brandon Ingram caps off All-Star campaign with Christmas Day win

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Quinn Cook #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 95-86 Lakers win over the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on October 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Former Duke Blue Devils ready to take over NBA world on Christmas Day

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Former Duke basketball player Jayson Tatum (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum drops career-high 39 points prior to Christmas Day battle

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Duke basketball product Seth Curry (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Record shows Duke basketball alum as NBA’s top marksman

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Former Duke basketball player and current Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum leads Boston Celtics rout of Detroit Pistons in TD Garden

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 17: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball as Alex Len #25 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the first half of their game at Madison Square Garden on December 17, 2019 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

R.J. Barrett drops career high in jaw-dropping Knicks win over Atlanta

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Former Duke basketball player Zion Williamson (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NBA needs Duke basketball legend Zion Williamson for Christmas

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 11: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans passes around Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center on October 11, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

JJ Redick makes return to Philadelphia in losing effort with Pelicans

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 11: Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Chicago Bulls puts up a shot over Alex Len #25 of the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center on December 11, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Hawks 136-102. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Wendell Carter’s double-double leads Chicago Bulls over Atlanta Hawks

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks reacts after a Brooklyn Nets foul call in the second half of their game at Barclays Center on October 25, 2019 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

R.J. Barrett helps break Knicks’ 10-game losing streak in win over Warriors

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings is congratulated by Richaun Holmes #22 after he scored against the Melbourne United at Golden 1 Center on October 16, 2019 in Sacramento, 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)

Marvin Bagley III returns to court for Sacramento Kings after thumb injury

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PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 06: Rodney Hood #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers lays on the court after being injured during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Moda Center on December 06, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Rodney Hood undergoes surgery after achilles tear on December 6

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