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The Heat are scheduling an awards presentation Sunday, and James will also be presented the MVP trophy by NBA commissioner David Stern at AmericanAirlines Arena at the start of their second-round series next week in Miami. ESPN.com

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Andersen recognized the bravery in Collins’ decision, saying “he’s going to have a tough road, but you know what, I think he’s in the right part of a state of mind that he’s going to be … a tough leader.” Collins, who finished this season with the Wizards, is a free agent with an average of 3.6 points and 3.8 rebounds for his career. A physical, seven-foot center, he has played for six teams throughout his 12-year career. The journeyman could find himself out of the NBA next season, but commissioner David Stern said if that happens it would not be because of his announcement. Miami Herald

Miami Heat, David Stern, Chris Andersen, Jason Collins 

Metta World Peace: Memphis is the type of team to win a championship and no one will ever know. David Stern will not even know. Just a tough ,tough team!! Twitter @MettaWorldPeace

Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, David Stern, Metta World Peace 

Seattle Major Mike McGinn: “I have been committed to making sure that Seattle’s in a position to get a team. And in terms that make sense for Seattle. That’s one of the really great parts about this arena plan, is the way in which it protected our budget. And we were creative in how we structured the deal. … I’ve reached out to David Stern in the past and I’ll do what’s required to bring a team back to Seattle.” Sports Radio Interviews

David Stern, Seattle, Mike McGinn 

Now that free agent NBA center Jason Collins has come out to the world, if he has any trouble landing a new contract during free agency this summer, Collins’ friend Jerry Stackhouse has a high-level solution: Commissioner David Stern. New York Daily News

Free Agency, David Stern, Jason Collins, Jerry Stackhouse 

Jerry Stackhouse: “It might not be the best fit for their basketball team, but it’s a fit for where we need to go as a league. So if there's ever a chance for the commissioner who's leaving in February to step in and maybe push a button, I think that would be a good opportunity to do it." New York Daily News

Free Agency, David Stern, Jason Collins, Jerry Stackhouse 

On NBA relocation committee's unanimous vote against relocating Kings to Seattle and what he expects from full Board of Governors vote. David Stern: "The committee has to do a report, they have to circulate it to the board and we're planning on a board meeting on May 15. We'll see, I can't predict. I didn't see a unanimous vote coming but they decided as strong as the Seattle bid was, and it was very strong, there's some benefit that should be given to a city that has supported us for so long, and has stepped up to contribute to build a new building as well." Twitter

Sacramento Kings, David Stern 

Possibility of expansion. David Stern: "You know, all I can say is that discussion will have to wait for [future] commissioner [Adam] Silver to oversee. Right now, expansion is not on the agenda. I would never say never. It doesn't make a lot of sense unless we know what the new TV deal is." Twitter

Sacramento Kings, David Stern 

The NBA sent out a release shortly afterward from commissioner David Stern. “As (deputy commissioner) Adam Silver and I said to Jason, we have known the Collins family since Jason and (brother) Jarron joined the NBA in 2001 and they have been exemplary members of the NBA family. Jason has been a widely respected player and teammate throughout his career and we are proud he has assumed the leadership mantle on this very important issue,” the release said. Detroit Free Press

David Stern, Jason Collins, Adam Silver 

Brian Mahoney: Stern, last Thu on when NBA had gay player. "We'd like everything to get the same attention that Britney Griner got, which was very little.” Twitter @briancmahoney

Washington Wizards, David Stern, Jason Collins, Brittney Griner 

NBA Commissioner David Stern statement on Jason Collins: "As Adam Silver and I said to Jason, we have known the Collins family since Jason and Jarron joined the NBA in 2001 and they have been exemplary members of the NBA family. Jason has been a widely respected player and teammate throughout his career and we are proud he has assumed the leadership mantle on this very important issue.” Sulia

Washington Wizards, David Stern, Jason Collins, Adam Silver 

Brian May: The NBA finance & relocation committees are expected to begin their conference call re: Kings/Seattle later this morning, exact time TBA Twitter @BMayNews10

Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics, David Stern, Owners 

Charles F. Gardner: NBA Commissioner David Stern is expected to be in attendance for Bucks-Heat today at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Twitter @cf_gardner

Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, David Stern 

In 2012-13, teams averaged 19.95 3-point attempts the compared with 14.68 per game in 2002-03. Twenty years ago, teams just attempted 8.95 3-pointers per game. In the early years of the long-range shot, the 3-pointer was limited to specialized shooters. Nowadays, even lumbering centers are trying their luck from 23 feet, 9 inches. "For better or worse, enjoy your own impression because we do not have an impression, but our teams are hot When it's a thing of beauty. And when to they're not they can go 3 for 41, "Stern said last week. "And it's an interesting discussion, and it's also interesting to note the way Un certain teams are now defending the three, giving up the midrange shot, and the statistical variances that eats into play. That's relevant because many of our teams, and soon to be all, are so focused on analytics and the percentages that go with taking shots and various formations that we just think it's interesting. It was not a presentation for purposes of a result, just as an observation to let our teams know where the game is going. " Boston Globe

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Quick thought on Sacramento/Seattle with the two important committee meetings days away: Count me among... the many who took note in the wiggle room in recent comments on expansion by David Stern. The commish anything but embraced the idea, but it was more of a polite dismissal compared to his backhand at All-Star weekend. Even the theatrics were good. When someone asked about the chances of expansion as a win-win outcome for the two cities, Stern gave a long pause before answering. Well done. Stern knew the question was coming. Stern knew weeks before the question was coming. Sulia

Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics, David Stern 

NBA commissioner David Stern spoke to sports editors at a Commissioners' meeting on Thursday, and when asked if he thought Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose should be playing, said pretty much what those around Rose have been saying for a while. "I wouldn't want him to go if he doesn't feel up to it," he said. "He has his own medical advice and he should feel comfortable following it." USA Today Sports

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries, David Stern 

David Aldridge: NBA's competition/relocation committee will have conference call on Kings on Monday, April 29. Recommendation is expected that day. (more) Twitter @daldridgetnt

Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics, David Stern 

Chris Daniels: Stern, & others I’ve heard from, have seemed to indicate a vote could be coming week of May 13th. Obviously, very fluid situation. #NBAKings Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics, David Stern 

David Stern doesn't have a vote in what he termed this "wrenching" dilemma between Sacramento and Seattle, but he has a voice, and it remains the league's most powerful one. There is no chance – none – that he is only providing background noise while the league's enormous legal staff examines the two cities, two potential ownership groups, and two proposed arenas in preparation for a long-awaited resolution. The running joke within the league, in fact, is that NBA stands for "Nothing But Attorneys." But the reality is this: Stern will be the chief lawyer in charge until he delivers the office keys next February to his respected and anointed heir, Adam Silver. Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics, David Stern, Adam Silver 

One league executive Tuesday described the commissioner as "anguishing" over the process that consists of competing offers for one team, proposals for new arenas in Sacramento and Seattle, and questions pertaining to the prudence and practicality of relocating an established incumbent franchise that sold out 19 of 28 seasons. It's unclear whether the Sacramento group, led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive, satisfied Stern's request for more "details" regarding the counteroffer to the record-setting agreement the Maloofs signed with the Seattle-based group headed by Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer. Sacramento Bee

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