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FILE - In this May 31, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Sparks' head coach Derek Fisher claps for his team during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun, in Los Angeles. Fisher admitted he learned a lot from his failed stint as coach of the New York Knicks. He’s taking those lessons over to his new role as the head of the Los Angeles Sparks. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Derek Fisher learned a lot from failed stint with Knicks

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) walks on the floor during the first half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Curry’s heroics not enough to save Warriors in Game 3

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson sits on the bench during practice for the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Game 3 of the NBA Finals is Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

The Latest: Raptors take 2-1 series lead with 123-109 win

Associated Press

Former Syracuse and NBA star Billy Gabor dead at 97

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and teammate Fred VanVleet (23) celebrate a point against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Amid NBA Finals and lawsuit, Kawhi Leonard remains unfazed

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, center, speaks with Katrina McCree, right, and Cecily King at the Mack Avenue Community Church Development in Detroit on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. Ballmer and his wife, have announced they are giving $16 million to be shared among 18 nonprofits in the Detroit area. (Max Ortiz/Detroit News via AP) ** FILE **

NBA teams thinking of doing away with ‘owner’ title to be racially sensitive

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) moves the ball around Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Thompson questionable for Game 3, Looney out indefinitely

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) stretches to keep the ball from Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) as he drives to the net during the second half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kawhi Leonard sues Nike over rights to his logo

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Former President Barack Obama waves to the crowd during the first half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Obama receives standing ovation, ‘MVP’ chants at NBA Finals

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks on as Golden State Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins (0) stumbles with the ball during the second half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Cousins willing to log big minutes if Warriors need

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Rapper Drake, Left, looks on from his seat as the Toronto Raptors play the Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game 2 of basketballs NBA Finals, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant taunt Drake: ‘See you in the Bay, Aubrey’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Ratings for Game 2 of NBA Finals up a bit over Game 1

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) and teammate Shaun Livingston (34) celebrate their win against the Toronto Raptors following the second half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Analysis: ‘Strength in Numbers’ paying off big for Warriors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) reacts to missing a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) **FILE**

Dwyane Wade surprises graduates at Stoneman Douglas

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver holds a news conference before Game 1 of basketball’s NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Adam Silver reveals advice he’s given to Zion Williamson

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Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse direct his players during basketball practice at the NBA Finals in Toronto, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Latest: Warriors even NBA Finals with 109-104 win

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Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse direct his players during basketball practice at the NBA Finals in Toronto, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Warriors beat Raptors 109-104 to even NBA Finals

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr speaks during a basketball press conference at the NBA Finals in Toronto, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Steve Kerr wears ‘Vote for Our Lives’ shirt, calls for stronger gun laws

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) scores as Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins (0) and guard Shaun Livingston, right, defend during the second half of Game 1 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Center (or centre) of attention: How best to use Cousins?

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press