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NBA fines Raptors GM for profanity

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FILE - In this April 4, 2014 file photo, Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) defends against Milwaukee Bucks center Zaza Pachulia during an NBA basketball game in Chicago. A person familiar with the situation says that Noah is the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year. The person spoke Monday, April 21, 2014 on the condition of anonymity because the award had not been announced. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

Bulls’ Noah the Defensive Player of the Year

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILe - In this March 13, 2013 file photo, New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson, right, joins assistant coach Herb Williams in reacting as the Knicks fall behind to the Denver Nuggets in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 117-94 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver. The Knicks have fired Woodson after falling from division champions to out of the playoffs in one season. New team president Phil Jackson made the decision Monday, April 21, 2014, saying in a statement &quot;the time has come for change throughout the franchise.&quot; (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Knicks fire coach Mike Woodson after lost season

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 21, 2013 file photo, Miami Heat players including LeBron James, top center, celebrate after Game 7 of the NBA basketball championship game against the San Antonio Spurs, in Miami. As he walked off the court for the final time last season, LeBron James shouted to no one in particular, &quot;Keep doubting me! I need it!&quot; He and the Heat seem to have plenty of doubters now, and James knows there's only one way to prove them wrong. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Column: no April, May or June Madness in NBA

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Friday’s Sports In Brief

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Va. Beach mulls arena that could lure NBA, NHL

By BROCK VERGAKIS - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, of Argentina; Tony Parker, of France; Danny Green; and Marco Belinelli, of Italy, from left, take part in a team photo before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

NBA playoffs looking more wide-open than expected

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Georgia Tech hires N’Diaye as assistant coach

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Silver wants age limit change, no rush on others

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 14, 2014 file photo, Charlotte Bobcats guard Chris Douglas-Roberts (55) hits the game-winning shot against Atlanta Hawks' Louis Williams (3) and Mike Muscala (31) as time expires in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta. Douglas-Roberts has gone from being a midseason D-League pickup to an important player for the Bobcats, particularly in the fourth quarter.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Bobcats F Douglas-Roberts makes most of 2nd chance

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers, right, confers with Clippers guard Jamal Crawford during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Crawford scored 34 points as the Trail Blazers won 110-104. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Warriors and Clippers take dislike to playoffs

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots in front of Detroit Pistons guard Kyle Singler (25) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Oklahoma City won 112-111. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Thunder G Westbrook healthy for Memphis series

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

NBA plans expanded programs with military

Associated Press

FILE - In this June 21, 2013 file photo, Miami Heat players including LeBron James, top center, celebrate after Game 7 of the NBA basketball championship game against the San Antonio Spurs, in Miami. As he walked off the court for the final time last season, LeBron James shouted to no one in particular, &quot;Keep doubting me! I need it!&quot; He and the Heat seem to have plenty of doubters now, and James knows there's only one way to prove them wrong. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Motivated LeBron preps for the playoff grind

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press