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FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2010 file photo, Los Angeles Clippers team owner Donald Sterling watches his team play in Los Angeles. Sterling has pulled his support from a deal to sell the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and will pursue his $1 billion federal lawsuit against the NBA, his attorney said Monday, June 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Trial will weigh if Sterling was properly ousted

By Linda Deutsch and Tami Abdollah - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward LeBron James dunks as San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard looks on during the first half in Game 2 of the NBA basketball finals on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Larry W. Smith, pool)

LeBron James weathers Game 2 challenge, Heat draw even with Spurs

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver arrives for a news conference before Game 2 of the NBA basketball finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat on Sunday, June 8, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

SNYDER: Adam Silver not sweating early challenges as NBA commissioner

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2010, file photo, former UCLA basketball player Ed O'Bannon Jr. sits in his office in Henderson, Nev. Five years after the former UCLA star filed his antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA, it goes to trial Monday, June 9, 2014, in a California courtroom. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

Future of NCAA could be in balance as Ed O’Bannon lawsuit hearings begin

By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2010 file photo, Los Angeles Clippers team owner Donald Sterling watches his team play in Los Angeles. Sterling agreed Wednesday June 4, 2014 to sign off on selling the team he has owned for 33 years to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion, bringing the possibility of a resolution to weeks of rumors, uncertainty and looming possibilities for legal action. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Donald Sterling says no deal; suit is on

By Tami Abdollah - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) during the first half in Game 1 of the NBA basketball finals on Thursday, June 5, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Spurs handle Heat after LeBron James can’t handle heat in NBA Finals Game 1

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders watches the final minutes of the game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando won 103-85. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Flip Saunders to coach Timberwolves once again

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, right, and guard Dwyane Wade smile during the second half Game 6 in the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, May 30, 2014, in Miami. The Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-92 to advance to the NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

SNYDER: Hate the Heat if you will, but LeBron James and Co. are worth watching

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2011 file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling watches the Clippers play the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling responded to the NBA's attempt to oust him on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, arguing that there is no basis for stripping him of his team because his racist statements were illegally recorded "during an inflamed lovers' quarrel in which he was clearly distraught." (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Donald Sterling agrees to sell Clippers, drop lawsuit

By Tami Abdollah - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook, left, and Kevin Durant celebrate during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

All-NBA team led by Kevin Durant, a unanimous pick

Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, left, and Spurs' Tim Duncan watch during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Spurs get rest, home-court and chance at revenge

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press