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Former Commissioner David Stern praised the NBA's handling of the Donald Sterling controversy and predicts it will "end well" for the league.

In this Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 file photo, outgoing NBA Commissioner David Stern answers questions from reporters at a news conference prior to the start of the pre-season game between the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers at the Mall of Asia Arena at suburban Pasay city, south of Manila, Philippines.

Former Commissioner David Stern praised the NBA's handling of the Donald Sterling controversy and predicts it will "end well" for the league.

The old-school vet can still teach the young stud a few new tricks that will benefit both Wall and the Wizards.

Mar 8, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Marvin Williams celebrates during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.

Feb 1, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant dribbles the ball past Washington Wizards small forward Trevor Ariza in the third quarter at Verizon Center.

The Wizards' season ended with a disappointing loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, but to John Wall, the team has been winning ever since.

Marcus Smart looked really good for at least one stretch of Team USA practice Tuesday afternoon, leading his scrimmage team to a fierce comeback and a one-point victory.

May 4, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors ambassador and rap artist Drake celebrates as head coach Dwane Casey looks on against the Brooklyn Nets in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.

Year after year, the leaves change, the seasons turn...and new names approach the star-studded stratosphere atop the NBA .

There was a surprise for the media when we walked into USA Basketball training camp on Tuesday.

May 2, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard makes a three pointer at the buzzer over Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons to win the game during the fourth quarter in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center.

Durant called it "well thought out," described it as "classy" and raved about the respect he had for James making a move to serve his native community.

Dec 21, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards small forward Jan Vesely after the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace.

LeBron returns to Cleveland and the number 23. Trevor Ariza returns to the Rockets and the number 1. That means Ariza will play like LeBron, right? This is where the basketball news cycle is at now.

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Wizards teammates Bradley Beal and John Wall are among the 19 players at Team USA's five-day minicamp in Las Vegas this week competing for a spot on the 12-man FIBA World Cup roster.

The Wizards will probably shoot lots of mid-range shots again next year. Here's how their offense can get better even with the same shot distribution.

Wizards 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Washington Wizards as a part of Sports Media 101 .

The NBA didn't want DeMarcus Cousins at its All-Star Game. But Team USA might need him for the World Cup.