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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

Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love (42) battles for a rebound with Philadelphia 76ers' Daniel Orton, left, and Lavoy Allen during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, in Philadelphia. Minnesota won 126-95. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Daniel Orton hopes Wizards provide escape from D-League

By Paul St. Jean - The Washington Times

In this May 5, 2013 photo, Miami Heat NBA basketball player LeBron James, left, holds his NBA Most Valuable Player award as he poses with team president Pat Riley, in Miami. Before James makes his next decision, Riley will get a chance to convince him to stay in Miami. Two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press late Sunday night, July 6, 2014, that James will meet with the Heat president this week before making a decision about where to play next season. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

LeBron James, Pat Riley meet in Las Vegas as intrigue swirls

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James talks to reporters during a news conference in Miami, Tuesday, June 17, 2014. James says he's going on vacation with his family before making any decisions about his future. The Miami Heat held their season-wrapup team meeting on Tuesday afternoon and one of the biggest questions is about the future of the roster. James could become a free agent in a couple of weeks and the four-time MVP says he still has not thought about his plans.(AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

LeBron James has ‘no complaints’ about free agency process

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling attends a Clippers game against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles. With the potentially record-breaking $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers hanging in the balance, a trial beginning Monday, July 7, 2014 will focus on whether Donald Sterling's estranged wife had the authority under terms of a family trust to unilaterally negotiate the deal. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Sterling testifies in Los Angeles Clippers trial

By Linda Deutsch - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Oct. 17, 2010, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers team owner Donald Sterling watches his team play in Los Angeles. With a $2 billion sale of the Clippers hanging in the balance, a judge is set to determine Monday, June 30, 2014, if the terms of a family trust alone are enough to confirm Donald Sterling was properly removed as trustee and allow his estranged wife to sell the team without his consent. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Clippers sale hangs in balance as trial begins

By Tami Abdollah - Associated Press