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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City won 111-109. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Durant does it again as Thunder rally past Hawks

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 15, 2013 file photo, an emergency responder and volunteers, including Carlos Arredondo in the cowboy hat, push Jeff Bauman in a wheel chair after he was injured in an explosion near the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday, April 15, 2013 in Boston. Arredondo and Bauman are among the guests who will sit with first lady Michelle Obama Tuesday when President Barack Obama delivers the annual State of the Union address. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Boston bomb survivors are guests at Obama speech

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Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) knocks the ball from San Antonio Spurs' Borks Diaw (33) hands during the first half of a NBA basketball game in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Heat win Finals rematch, top Spurs 113-101

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce, center, formerly of the Boston Celtics, waves to the crowd during a tribute to him in an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Pierce, KG return for 1st time as ex-Celtics

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Nuggets honor former executive Scheer

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ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, JAN. 25-26 - In this Jan. 19, 2014, file photo, Seattle Seahawks fans celebrate a Seahawks touchdown run by Marshawn Lynch during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Seattle. The last time one of Seattle's major franchises had a parade to celebrate a title, no one on the Seahawks roster was born. To call Seattle's championship history thin is an understatement. Maybe that's why there's so much support behind these Super Bowl-bound Seahawks. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Seahawks title could ease Seattle’s miserable past

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Sacramento clerk rejects challenge to NBA arena

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Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen watches from his seat under the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. Portland Won 110-105. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Owner Allen gushes about Seahawks, Trail Blazers

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Kansas star Joel Embiid on way to NBA?

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) drives against New York Knicks' Andrea Bargnani (77), of Italy, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in New York. The Wizards won 102-101. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Wizards’ Bradley Beal among those chosen for USA Basketball roster

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2013, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, of Greece drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Shawne Williams defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Bucks won the game 94-79. The precocious 19-year-old rookie is providing an unexpected bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for the Bucks. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Antetokounmpo a bright spot in Bucks’ tough year

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James, left, and Dwyane Wade watch the NCAA basketball game between Duke and Miami during the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Coral Gables, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. duke won 67-46. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

2014 Super Bowl: Football will share part of the spotlight with a pair of NBA games

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) drives down the court during the first period of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

LeBron, Durant to join the Super Bowl stars in NY

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2013, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis looks on during a break in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. The Pelicans' star big man would like to represent host-city New Orleans at next month's All-Star game, and his performance in his second pro season has made him a solid candidate. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Pelicans: Davis deserves All-Star consideration

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Bobcats want to see No. 4 pick Zeller get stronger

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) scores against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. (AP PhotoAlan Diaz)

LeBron leads USA Basketball team roster; no Kobe

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press