NBA to review towel toss by Celtics GM Ainge

A nuisance as an NBA player, Danny Ainge is still being a pest as general manager.

Boston's GM was spotted in TV replays throwing a white towel in the air to distract Cleveland forward J.J. Hickson at the free-throw line in the third quarter of Game 2 on Monday night.

Ainge, sitting in the first seat to the right of Cleveland's basket, is seen reaching behind the stanchion to grab one of the ball boy's towels as Hickson prepares to shoot. Ainge then tosses the towel into the air on Hickson's second attempt with 1:53 remaining.

NBA spokesman Tim Frank said the league is aware of Ainge's actions and that "the situation is under review."

Los Suns honor Latinos

The Phoenix Suns will wear "Los Suns" on their jerseys in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night, owner Robert Sarver said, "to honor our Latino community and the diversity of our league, the state of Arizona, and our nation."

The decision to wear the jerseys on the Cinco de Mayo holiday stems from a law passed by the Arizona Legislature and signed by Gov. Jan Brewer that has drawn widespread criticism from Latino organizations.

Thunder extends Brooks

Engineering the biggest turnaround in the NBA this season earned Scott Brooks another year in charge of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder exercised a team option that will allow the NBA's coach of the year to remain in Oklahoma City through 2012. - AP