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When Phil Jackson arrived at their hotel on Friday, the Chicago Bulls had a long list of questions for the legendary coach who helped the team win six NBA championship banners. Jackson grinned when the team brought up Dennis Rodman's two-day trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA playoffs.

When Phil Jackson arrived at their hotel in Los Angeles, the Bulls were ready with a long list of questions for the renowned coach. Jackson's reaction to a reference to Dennis Rodman, who famously took a trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA playoffs, was a joyful grin.

USA Basketball aims to build another Dream Team for the Paris Olympics this summer, and Alex Caruso of the Chicago Bulls has a chance to be selected. The group will be reduced from 41 to a final 12-player roster in July in Las Vegas after a camp and exhibition, which were selected by Team USA managing director Grant Hill and coach Steve Kerr.

LOS ANGELES— DeMar DeRozan is always influenced by Kobe Bryant when he plays basketball. Growing up in Los Angeles during the 1990s, it was impossible to avoid the influence of the Lakers and Kobe Bryant. DeRozan idolized Bryant as a young player at Compton High School.

DeMar DeRozan is always influenced by Kobe Bryant when he is on the basketball court. It was impossible to avoid the Lakers' influence and Bryant's influence while growing up in Los Angeles in the 1990s. DeRozan idolized Bryant as a young player at Compton High School.

LOS ANGELES— DeMar DeRozan always feels the presence of Kobe Bryant when he's on the basketball court. Growing up in Los Angeles during the 1990s, it was impossible to escape the influence of the Lakers— and the influence of Bryant. DeRozan idolized Bryant as a young player at Compton High School.