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FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2011, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling looks on during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has banned Sterling for life and fined him $2.5 million for making racist comments. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Donald Sterling, 80, battling prostate cancer: reports

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

In this photo taken April 28, 2014, Leon Jenkins, president of the Los Angeles chapter of the NAACP, announces that Los Angeles Clippers basketball team owner Donald Sterling will not be receiving his lifetime achievement award, at a news conference in Culver City, Calif. Jenkins has his own legal problems, which are coming into focus now that the NBA has banned Sterling for racist comments. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

NAACP head resigns over achievement award to Donald Sterling

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) in the second half of Game 6 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Thursday, May 1, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50), Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) and forward Caron Butler (2) watch for the rebound. Oklahoma City won 104-84 to even the series 3-3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4), from Poland, drives past Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah during the first half of Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Washington, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Twitter threats against Wizards investigated by NBA

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Wednesday’s Sports In Brief

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Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge, left, pushes against Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard (12) in the second half of Game 5 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Houston. The Rockets won 108-98 to send the teams back to Portland for Game 6. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Rockets harken back to Clutch City for inspiration

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich (12) drives the baseline past Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) and Marcin Gortat as Joakim Noah (13) and Nene Hilario (42) stand near during the first half of Game 5 in an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NBA handles Twitter threats sent to Wizards

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PRUDEN: The NBA’s Sterling-Silver showdown over Clippers owner’s racist remark

By Wesley Pruden - The Washington Times

This undated photo provided by Saint Joseph's University shows the school's basketball coach Jack Ramsay when his team won his 200th career game. 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/Saint Joseph's University)

Ramsay’s life celebrated at his funeral

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin comes onto the court before Game 5 of the Clippers' opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)

Famous bidders already lining up for LA Clippers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2014, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles. Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed D'Antoni's resignation Wednesday, April 30. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni resigns

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Rep. Bennie Thompson, Mississippi Democrat, who labeled Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas "an Uncle Tom," has doubled down on his attacks. (Photo: Associated Press)

Media coverage of racial remarks varies

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

** FILE ** In this Dec. 19, 2010, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, third right, sits with V. Stiviano, left, as they watch the Clippers play the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles. NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014, that he is banning the owner for life from the Clippers organization over racist comments in recording. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Donald Sterling banned from Bunny Ranch and ‘smoking hot’ black prostitutes, owner says

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Being mayor, player aided Johnson in Sterling push

By JUDY LIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 13, 2014, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni gestures to his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Los Angeles. D'Antoni has resigned after less than two seasons on the job. Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed D'Antoni's resignation Wednesday, April 30. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Lakers say there’s no rush in coaching search

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press