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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

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

Associated Press

Orlando Magic owner Richard Devos has financially supported traditional-marriage amendments and been critical of homosexuality. On social media and in multiple CNN and PBS segments this week, journalists and others have wondered, with varying levels of approval, whether the precedent set by the NBA's punishment of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling means Mr. Devos should be retaliated against, too. (Associated Press)

Clippers furor leads to focus on new owners to target

By Cheryl Wetzstein - 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

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

Being mayor, player aided Johnson in Sterling push

By JUDY LIN - Associated Press

Washington Bullets Bob Dandridge (right) tries to keep the ball from the grasp of Seattle Supersonics Gus Williams (left) and John Johnson (27) during NBA Championship Game at Seattle at night on Wednesday, June 7, 1978. (AP Photo)

LOVERRO: Bob Dandridge likes what he sees in current brand of D.C. hoops

By Thom Loverro - 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

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

Wednesday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses the media during a news conference, in New York, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Silver announced that he is banning Los Angeles Clipper owner Donald Sterling for life from the Clippers organization over racist comments in a recording. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

NBA’s bold decision could be tested in court

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) pats teammate Mike Miller (13) on the head after Game 5 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Memphis won 100-99 in overtime. (AP Photo)

Grizzlies return home eager to finish off Thunder

Associated Press

Former NBA star Magic Johnson speaks during a news conference in Saginaw, Mich., Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Johnson answered questions about Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, whom NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned for life from the league. (AP Photo/The Saginaw News, Neil Barris)

Magic Johnson pleased with ban on Sterling

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, right, congratulates members of his team during the second half in Game 5 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 113-103. (AP Photo)

Hours after Sterling’s life ban, his Clippers win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Tuesday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Dec. 19, 2010, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, right, and V. Stiviano, left, watch the Clippers play the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Donald Sterling banned for life by the NBA

Associated Press