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In this Oct. 16, 2014, photo, Washington Wizards NBA basketball player Paul Pierce participates in team practice at the Verizon Center in Washington. One move changed everything for Pierce last season. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Washington Wizards Paul Pierce is day-to-day because of injured big toe

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Kris Humphries (43) walks off the court at the end of the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kris Humphries’ rebounding prowess boosts Wizards in Nene’s absence

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, chats with Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during the final seconds of second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. The Celtics won 109-96. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Kobe Bryant, Paul Pierce take different routes to end of their careers

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James smiles as he is introduced at his homecoming at InfoCision Stadium Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, in Akron, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

2014-15 NBA schedule: LeBron James, Cavs open vs. Knicks, Christmas in Miami

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

John Wall embraces fellow guard Bradley Beal after the Wizards beat the Celtics on April 2 to clinch the franchise's first playoff berth in six years. The pair celebrated an overtime victory in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Bulls (below). Washington clinched the series in five games. (associated press photographs)

Washington Wizards’ 2014-15 schedule released

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Houston Rockets' Jeremy Lin reacts after making a three-point basket during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jeremy Lin headed to Lakers as Rockets reconfigure

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

FILE - This file photo taken Nov. 19, 2013, shows then Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer during the company's annual shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Wash. An individual with knowledge of negotiations to sell the Los Angeles Clippers said Shelly Sterling has reached an agreement to sell the team to Ballmer for $2 billion. The individual, who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly, told The Associated Press on Thursday, May 29, 2014, that Ballmer and the Sterling Family Trust now have a binding agreement. The deal now must be presented to the NBA. Ballmer beat out bids by Guggenheim Partners and a group including former NBA All-Star Grant Hill. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Column: Clippers’ bid makes no sense _ or cents

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2014, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles. Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed D'Antoni's resignation Wednesday, April 30. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni resigns

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 13, 2014, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni gestures to his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Los Angeles. D'Antoni has resigned after less than two seasons on the job. Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed D'Antoni's resignation Wednesday, April 30. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Lakers say there’s no rush in coaching search

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2014, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles. Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed D'Antoni's resignation Wednesday, April 30. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Mike D’Antoni resigns as Lakers coach after 27-55 season

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers confirm that coach Mike D’Antoni has resigned

Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Trevor Ariza (1) dunks in the fourth quarter as the Chicago Bulls play the Washington Wizards in game 4 of the first round of the playoffs at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Sunday, April 27, 2014. The Washington Wizards defeated the Chicago Bulls 98-89. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Trevor Ariza continues to deliver in a variety of ways for Wizards

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New Marshall University head basketball coach Dan D'Antoni gestures during an introductory news conference Friday, April 25, 2014, at the Marshall University Memorial Student Center in Huntington, W.Va. (AP Photo/The Herald-Dispatch, Sholten Singer)

Marshall’s Dan D’Antoni ready for college test

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

Marshall hires LA assistant Dan D’Antoni as coach

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni gestures to his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Grizzlies won 102-90. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

D’Antoni to meet with Lakers soon about future

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press