The Clippers informed the Celtics on Tuesday they are pulling out of trade discussions involving Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett, a league source told CBSSports.com ...more

Engaged with multiple teams in trade talks for Josh Smith, the Hawks are struggling to get the assets they are seeking for the prospective free agent, league sources told CBSSports.com on Tuesday. ...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

Grant Hill came off the bench to help slow down Carmelo Anthony in the fourth quarter Sunday, making the Clippers' 102-88 victory over the Knicks a case study in just how deep and dangerous they can be come playoff time. ...more

With the usual drama swirling elsewhere, Chris Paul has made the Los Angeles Clippers the story of the NBA season so far. Even more impressive, he's made the Clippers about winning. ...more

LeBron James needed Creative Artists Agency to form his superteam in Miami and fulfill his championship destiny. But when it comes to selling the LeBron brand, he needs only one person: LeBron. ...more

LOS ANGELES -- Chris Paul had a turnover and an off-balance miss in the final 30 seconds as the Spurs held on to remain undefeated in the playoffs -- and 18-0 since April 11 -- with a 102-99 victory over the Clippers Sunday night. With their second straight sweep, the Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2008. ...more

Behind 23 points and nine rebounds from Marc Gasol and 17 points and 16 rebounds from Zach Randolph, the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 90-88 Friday night to even their best-of-seven series at 3-3. ...more