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Atlanta Hawks' Shelvin Mack (8) puts up a shot against Indiana Pacers' George Hill (3) during the first half in Game 5 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Monday, April 28, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Hawks take series lead with 107-97 win at Indiana

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2010 file photo, Los Angeles Clippers team owner Donald Sterling watches his team play in Los Angeles. The NBA is investigating a report of an audio recording in which a man purported to be Sterling makes racist remarks while speaking to his girlfriend. NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement Saturday, APril 26, 2014, that the league is in the process of authenticating the validity of the recording posted on TMZ's website. Bass called the comments "disturbing and offensive." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Donald Sterling banned for life by NBA, fined $2.5 million

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

** 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)

What can the NBA do about Sterling?

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Kevin Johnson calls for Sterling to be suspended

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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)

Transcript of Silver’s press conference

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Pacers still searching for solutions to struggles

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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)

Column: Silver’s leadership exam only beginning

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' head coach Terry Stotts reacts to a referee's call during the second half of game four of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series game against the Houston Rockets in Portland, Ore., Sunday April 27, 2014. The Trail Blazers beat the Rockets 123-120 in overtime. (AP Photo/Greg Wahl-Stephens)

Blazers learned toughness from late slump

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, April, 14, 2002, file photo, former Portland Trail Blazers coach Jack Ramsay smiles during a special 25th anniversary reunion of the Trail Blazers' 1976-77 championship team at halftime of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, in Portland, Ore. 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/Shane Young, File)

Dr. Jack Ramsay dies at 89; longtime NBA coach, broadcaster led Blazers to title

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 19, 2010 photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling watches the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. On Saturday, April 26, 2014, the NBA said it is investigating a report of an audio recording in which a man purported to be Sterling makes racist remarks while speaking to his girlfriend. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

Donald Sterling Clippers, NBA status to be addressed Tuesday

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

SIMMONS: Sterling, NAACP, two women, one lifetime

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver answers questions during a news conference before Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Silver’s 1st crisis as commissioner has arrived

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver answers questions during a news conference before Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NBA plans Tuesday news conference on Sterling

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, May 28, 1977, file photo, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Jack Ramsay autographs a basketball as the team arrived in Portland, Ore., as the trail Blazers trail the Philadelphia 76ers two games to none in their best of seven series for the NBA basketball title. 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/File)

Hall of Fame coach Jack Ramsay dies at 89

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is congratulated after after his team's 109-108 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs in Dallas, Saturday, April 26, 2014. The(AP Photo/LM Otero)

Cuban: Ousting Donald Sterling ‘slippery slope’

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FILE - In this file photo taken on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, right, and V. Stiviano, left, watch the Clippers play the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Used car dealership chain CarMax says it is ending its sponsorship of the Clippers in the wake of racist comments attributed to Sterling. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

NBA announcement coming on Sterling amid fallout

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, center, and V. Stiviano, right, watch the Clippers play the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Los Angeles. The NBA is investigating a report of an audio recording in which a man purported to be Sterling makes racist remarks while speaking to Stiviano. NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement Saturday, April 26, 2014, that the league is in the process of authenticating the validity of the recording posted on TMZ's website. Bass called the comments &quot;disturbing and offensive.&quot; (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Clippers’ Sterling has long history of trouble

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2010 file photo, Los Angeles Clippers team owner Donald Sterling watches his team play in Los Angeles. The NBA is investigating a report of an audio recording in which a man purported to be Sterling makes racist remarks while speaking to his girlfriend. NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement Saturday, APril 26, 2014, that the league is in the process of authenticating the validity of the recording posted on TMZ's website. Bass called the comments &quot;disturbing and offensive.&quot; (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

NBA probing alleged recording of Clippers owner

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2013, file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers player Earvin &quot;Magic&quot; Johnson arrives at a memorial service for Jerry Buss in Los Angeles. Johnson is calling upon NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to &quot;come down hard&quot; on Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who is alleged to have made racially charged comments. Johnson was a subject of the comments Sterling allegedly made on an audio recording obtained and released by TMZ. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Magic: Sterling ‘shouldn’t own a team anymore’

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press