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Quotes on alleged recording of Donald Sterling

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Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) grabs his neck after being elbowed by Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts during the second half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bobcats 101-97. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

LeBron James: ‘No room for Donald Sterling in NBA’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge reacts after missing a basket on a fast break during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Portland, Ore., Friday, April 25, 2014. Houston won 121-116.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Portland takes 2-1 advantage into Game 4

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2013, file photo, Georgetown's Markel Starks, center, is caught between Connecticut's Ryan Boatright, left, Niels Giffey, rear center, and DeAndre Daniels, right, after Boatright blocked Starks' shot attempt during an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn. The university announced Friday, April 25, 2014, that Daniels has filed the necessary paperwork with the NBA and will forgo his senior season of eligibility. The school says guard Boatright will return next season. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

UConn’s Daniels off to NBA, Boatright staying

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant gets his ankle treated during practice Friday, April 25, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Thunder face the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday in Game 4 of their opening-round NBA basketball playoff series. The Grizzlies lead the series 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Thunder optimistic despite trailing Memphis 2-1

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats' Al Jefferson (25) shoots over Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem (40) and Mario Chalmers (15) during the second half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bobcats 101-97. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

James, Heat look to go up 3-0 on feisty Bobcats

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott, left, and guard Jeff Teague, center, chase a loose ball with Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, right, in the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series on Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 98-85. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

NBA will consider giving refs more replay rights

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Russell, Calhoun, Summitt, Lapchick to be honored

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Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) grabs his neck after being elbowed by Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts during the second half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bobcats 101-97. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

LeBron taking a beating, and Heat not happy

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 2013 file photo, Michigan forward Mitch McGary (4) comes down with the rebound as Louisville guard/forward Wayne Blackshear (20) looks on during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game in Atlanta. McGary is entering the NBA draft, saying he had little choice after testing positive for marijuana during the NCAA tournament. &quot;I am ready to move on to the next stage in my life and enter the NBA draft,&quot; the 6-foot-10 McGary said in a statement released by the school Friday, April 25, 2014. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

McGary tests positive for marijuana, heads to NBA

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) goes up for a shot in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the second quarter of Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Grizzlies’ Conley wins NBA’s sportsmanship award

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, top, cheers from behind the team's bench during the second half of Game 2 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in San Antonio. Dallas won 113-92. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Road teams off to flying start in NBA playoffs

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Colorado junior point guard Spencer Dinwiddie announces that he will skip his senior season and declare for the NFL basketball draft, Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Daily Camera, Cliff Grassmick) NO SALES

Colorado PG Spencer Dinwiddie heading to NBA

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) grabs a rebound over Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the first half of Game 2 in an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series game Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Chicago. Also watches on the play are John Wall (2), Trevor Booker (35) and Taj Gibson (22). (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Wizards seek real homecourt advantage vs. Bulls

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Nene, left, guards Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Chicago, Sunday, April 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

LOVERRO: Nene gives Wizards a foundation they never had in Arenas era

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Dallas Mavericks' Monta Ellis (11) is pressured by San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, right, as he tries to score during the first half of Game 2 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Mavs roll past Spurs 113-92, even series at 1-1

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) shoots over Chicago Bulls center Nazr Mohammed (48) during the first half of Game 2 in an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Wizards don’t have much history to guide them on their playoff journey

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall, left, and Bradley Beal celebrate the Wizards' 101-99 win as Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich walks off the court after missing two free throws during the overtime period of Game 2 in an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

HARRIS: D.C. not yet spellbound by Wizards, but they’re no illusion

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2014, file photo, Clemson's K.J. McDaniels grabs a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest in Clemson, S.C. A person familiar with the situation says Clemson junior McDaniels is leaving school for the NBA draft. The person spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither McDaniels nor Clemson has announced the decision. (AP Photo/The Independent-Mail, Mark Crammer, File) THE GREENVILLE NEWS OUT, SENECA NEWS OUT

McDaniels says he’s ready for NBA

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press