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Miami Heat's LeBron James as he walks down the court during the second half in Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 28, 2014. The Heat won 109-98, sweeping the series. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Heat will have time to rest after sweeping Bobcats

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, May 28, 1977, file photo, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Jack Ramsay autographs a basketball as the team arrived in Portland, Ore., as the trail Blazers trail the Philadelphia 76ers two games to none in their best of seven series for the NBA basketball title. Ramsay, a Hall of Fame coach who led the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA championship before he became one of the league's most respected broadcasters, has died following a long battle with cancer. He was 89. (AP Photo/File)

Hall of Fame coach Jack Ramsay dies at 89

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, April, 14, 2002, file photo, former Portland Trail Blazers coach Jack Ramsay smiles during a special 25th anniversary reunion of the Trail Blazers' 1976-77 championship team at halftime of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, in Portland, Ore. Ramsay, a Hall of Fame coach who led the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA championship before he became one of the league's most respected broadcasters, has died following a long battle with cancer. He was 89. (AP Photo/Shane Young, File)

Dr. Jack Ramsay dies at 89; longtime NBA coach, broadcaster led Blazers to title

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James wears his warm-up jacket inside out before Game 4 of the Heat's opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Heat show support for Clippers with silent protest

Associated Press

Warm-up shirts are piled at center court as Miami Heat players prepare for Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

James, Heat complete sweep of Bobcats, 109-98

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James smiles as he argues a call during the second half in Game 3 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, April 26, 2014. The Heat won 98-85. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Bobcats look to avoid first-round sweep by Heat

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats' Cody Zeller, back, goes up to block the shot of Miami Heat's LeBron James, front, during the first half in Game 3 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, April 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

James, Heat top Bobcats 98-85 for 3-0 series lead

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) grabs his neck after being elbowed by Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts during the second half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bobcats 101-97. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

LeBron taking a beating, and Heat not happy

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats' Al Jefferson (25) shoots over Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem (40) and Mario Chalmers (15) during the second half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bobcats 101-97. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

James, Heat look to go up 3-0 on feisty Bobcats

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James sits on the court after being elbowed by Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts during the second half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bobcats 101-97. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Bobcats’ McRoberts fined $20,000 for LeBron foul

Associated Press

Heat say they’ve committed to Miami through 2040

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats' Al Jefferson (25) during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

NBA Playoffs: Dwyane Wade will keep playing, keep equipment staff hopping

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats' Al Jefferson (25) during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Bobcats C Jefferson: I’ll play in Game 2 vs. Heat

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson, second from right, during the second half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series on Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bobcats 99-88. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Wade looks like himself in Game 1 win for Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 21, 2013 file photo, Miami Heat players including LeBron James, top center, celebrate after Game 7 of the NBA basketball championship game against the San Antonio Spurs, in Miami. As he walked off the court for the final time last season, LeBron James shouted to no one in particular, &quot;Keep doubting me! I need it!&quot; He and the Heat seem to have plenty of doubters now, and James knows there's only one way to prove them wrong. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Column: no April, May or June Madness in NBA

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, of Argentina; Tony Parker, of France; Danny Green; and Marco Belinelli, of Italy, from left, take part in a team photo before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

NBA playoffs looking more wide-open than expected

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) grabs a rebound in front of Indiana Pacers guard Rasual Butler in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, March 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

In NBA playoffs, even Heat aren’t a lock this time

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 21, 2013 file photo, Miami Heat players including LeBron James, top center, celebrate after Game 7 of the NBA basketball championship game against the San Antonio Spurs, in Miami. As he walked off the court for the final time last season, LeBron James shouted to no one in particular, &quot;Keep doubting me! I need it!&quot; He and the Heat seem to have plenty of doubters now, and James knows there's only one way to prove them wrong. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Motivated LeBron preps for the playoff grind

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 18, 2013 file photo, San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker, right, and Miami Heat small forward LeBron James collide during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Miami. A rematch of last year's thrilling NBA Finals finish is possible, but the Spurs and Heat would have to get through tough paths to get there. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

LeBron James has plenty of motivation for Heat playoff run

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press