Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone directs his players against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, collects a loose ball as Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 15: Oklahoma City Thunder logo at center court prior to the Emirates NBA Cup game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on November 15, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 15: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder signs autographs prior to the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on November 15, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 15: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs arrives for their game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Emirates NBA Cup game at the Frost Bank Center on November 15, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 15: Sidy Cissoko #25 of the San Antonio Spurs arrives before the start of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Emirates NBA Cup game at the Frost Bank Center on November 15, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 15: Sidy Cissoko #25 of the San Antonio Spurs arrives before the start of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Emirates NBA Cup game at the Frost Bank Center on November 15, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 15: A general view as the Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder players warm up prior to the Emirates NBA Cup game at Paycom Center on November 15, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)