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FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2010, file photo, Shelly Sterling sits with her husband, Donald Sterling, during the Los Angeles Clippers' NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Los Angeles. Only final arguments and a ruling remain in the trial to determine whether Sterling's estranged wife can sell the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion. Lawyers for Sterling plan to argue Monday, July 28, 2014, that Shelly Sterling had no right to make the deal with Ballmer, even though Donald Sterling had given her written authority to pursue a sale. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Judge OKs record-setting $2B sale of Clippers

By BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, left, talks to referee Monty McCutchen, center, in the second half of Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Thursday, May 15, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Thunder won104-98, taking the series 4-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Doc Rivers will quit if Donald Sterling remains Clippers’ owner, says interim CEO

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2013 file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling gestures as the Clippers play the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. The future of the Clippers is closer to decision as testimony resumes Monday, July 21, 2014, in a probate trial over whether a deal negotiated by Donald Sterling's estranged wife to sell the team for $2 billion is authorized under a Sterling family trust. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Donald Sterling needs Clippers sale to cover loans, says CFO

By Linda Deutsch - Associated Press

St. Louis Rams’ Jo Lonn Dunbar, 29, was arrested after a physical altercation outside of Dream Nightclub. (Miami-Dade Police Department/CBS Miami)

Pro athletes arrested outside South Florida nightclub

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Miami Heat's James Nunnally (72) and Washington Wizzards' Glen Rice Jr. (14) go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

No mere summer league performance for Glen Rice Jr.

By Ben Standig - CSNwashington.com

Former NBA player Bill Russell waves to the crowd during the NBA All Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Bill Russell OK after collapse during speaking engagement

Associated Press

McDonald's West All-American Emmanuel Mudiay (0) shoots a layup during the first half of the McDonald's All-American boy's basketball game Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

SNYDER: Emmanuel Mudiay’s decision to skip college another step toward sea change

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 14, 2014, file photo, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) pauses on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Washington. A person familiar with the situation says Wade is staying with the Heat, agreeing to a two-year deal with a player option for 2015-16. Wade made reference to the deal Tuesday, Kuly 15, 2014, tweeting "Home Is Where the Heart Is" and calling himself a "HeatLifer" in a photo of him below Miami's three NBA championship banners. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Dwyane Wade, Heat agree to new 2-year contract

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Georgetown's Markel Starks argues a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Markel Starks on attack for T’wolves in summer league

By Ben Standig - CSNwashington.com

FILE - In this May 10, 2014, file photo, Miami Heat forward LeBron James motions to a fan during a break in play against the Brooklyn Nets in the second period of Game 3 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA playoff basketball game in New York. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday, July 11, 2014, he is leaving the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

LeBron James’ Cavaliers contract is 2 years, $42.1 million

By Tom Withers - Associated Press