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As the basketball world eagerly awaits LeBron James’ decision regarding his future in the NBA, we got a small glimpse into how the star forward will go about his business in the coming weeks. An ESPN report Monday revealed that James has no intention of entertaining “elaborate� recruiting pitches from inquiring teams. For “First Take� co-host Max Kellerman, this news was a clear sign that James only will be considering a pair of franchises, despite garnering league-wide interest. Here’s why Kellerman believes James has dwindled his free-agent list down to just the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers: It makes sense why the Cavaliers wouldn’t need to pitch James, as he’s spent the majority

Houston won Game 5 in a wild finish to seize the lead in the Western Conference finals over Golden State, but Chris Paul was hurt late in the game.

Green Bay is turning its basketball program over to Will Ryan, the son of former Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan. Athletic director Charles Guthrie announced Sunday that the school and Ryan have agreed to a deal in principle, though final contract details are still being worked out. ”Hiring leaders is about getting the right fit at the right time, and I have no doubt that Coach Ryan is exactly the right person to lead our program today and into the future,” Guthrie said in a statement.