In a motion for a change of venue in Billy Hunter's lawsuit against Derek Fisher, the player's lawyer claims that Hunter has a conflict of interest with the presiding judge in the court where it was filed. ...more

The Toronto Raptors have asked permission to interview Pacers general manager Kevin Pritchard to head up their basketball operations, according to NBA sources. ...more

The defending Western Conference champion Thunder will be without Russell Westbrook indefinitely after the team announced on Friday that he needs knee surgery. A person familiar with the prognosis said it's possible he could return before the Thunder's postseason is over. ...more

In search of a go-ahead basket without Carmelo Anthony Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the New York Knicks forgot who their star is supposed to be in his absence. ...more

The usual trade deadline frenzy might yet be upon us before 3 p.m. ET Thursday. But for now, team executives believe the new trade and financial rules have had a chilling effect on the discussions. ...more

There was only one coach who could've shaken Lakerland to its core and restored a championship disposition to the franchise immediately, and that was Phil Jackson. But it's possible that no pairing of talent, coach and system could've shaken the rest of the West -- the rest of the league -- like that of Mike D'Antoni, his system and the Lakers. ...more

The Clippers' Blake Griffin has become the latest NBA star to join the prestigious Jordan Brand, an industry source told CBSSports.com. Griffin wore Jordans in his 2012-13 debut Wednesday night, and an announcement is expected soon. ...more

Sam Presti and Daryl Morey positioned themselves for the NBA's new normal, and the result was a stunning, proactive trade sending James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. In the league's new financial and competitive landscape, it's called a win-win. ...more

Jim Boeheim's assertion that LeBron James has surpassed Michael Jordan as the greatest player he has ever seen only illustrates the latest overreaction when it comes to LeBron's place in the game and re-opens an argument that is best left for another day. ...more

As the Orlando Magic grew more comfortable Monday with sending Dwight Howard to Brooklyn, a multi-team trade scenario became even more complicated with the Nets seeking a fourth team to funnel another first-round pick to the Magic, league sources told CBSSports.com. ...more