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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

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

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

Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) drives to dunk the ball over Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland (22) during the second half Game 6 in the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals on Friday, May 30, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Heat locking in on Finals, not what summer brings

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Capsule preview of the Spurs-Heat NBA Finals

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka in overtime of Game 6 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 31, 2014. San Antonio won 112-107 and advanced to the NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Duncan, James set to break their Finals tie

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Position-by-position matchups for the NBA Finals

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, front left, guard Norris Cole raise their arms during the final seconds of the second half in Game 6 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, May 30, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-92 to advance to the NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Rematch time: Spurs vs. Heat in NBA Finals

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat center Greg Oden lifts the conference trophy after Game 6 in the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, May 30, 2014, in Miami.The Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-92 to advance to the NBA finals. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Heat back in NBA Finals, oust Pacers 117-92

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Friday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press