Former NBA All-Star Luol Deng has been named global ambassador for the new Basketball Africa League.
Tom Thibodeau brings 20-plus years of experience and a reputation to his new job in Minnesota.
Miami's Luol Deng is questionable for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, while Hassan Whiteside likely will miss a third straight game for the Heat.
The NBA put on a show in its first exhibition game in Africa on Saturday -- starting with a dunk straight from the tipoff by Luc Mbah a Moute.
As the clock ticks toward Dwyane Wade's midnight contractual deadline, the Miami Heat are preparing for the most decorated player in franchise history to enter free agency.
Danny Ferry has stepped down as general manager of the Hawks on Monday, saying he has mixed emotions but is relieved that he and the franchise can now move forward.
