Derrick Rose, one of the most dynamic competitors in basketball, was once again relegated to the role of spectator -- a mere bystander to the kind of intense, playoff crucible he once craved. ...more

The Nets and Magic reached an impasse Wednesday in their efforts to salvage a trade proposal that would send Dwight Howard to Brooklyn, league sources told CBSSports.com. ...more

While the Orlando Magic continued weighing a multitude of trade options for Dwight Howard, the Brooklyn Nets are poised to move on without the All-Star center if a deal cannot be consummated Wednesday, league sources told CBSSports.com. ...more

The Nets and Magic made progress Sunday on a blockbuster trade scenario that would send Dwight Howard to Brooklyn with an assist from the Cleveland Cavaliers, multiple league sources told CBSSports.com. ...more

Steve Nash will team with Kobe Bryant in a move that gives the All-Star point guard the best chance of his career to win a title after a stunning sign-and-trade Wednesday sending him from the Phoenix Suns to the Los Angeles Lakers. ...more

Deron Williams announced on Twitter Tuesday that he's chosen to join the Nets in Brooklyn. The All-Star point guard tweeted a pic of the Nets' Brooklyn logo shortly after agreeing to a five-year deal worth approximately $98.75 million. ...more

Spurred by the Nets' decision to fill their cap space by acquiring Joe Johnson from Atlanta, the Magic are once again engaged in trade discussions for Howard with the Nets while also exploring options with other teams, league sources told CBSSports.com on Tuesday. ...more

With a key meeting on tap with point guard Deron Williams, the Brooklyn Nets are looking to strike on multiple free-agent fronts. ...more

What to expect when the NBA's free-agent floodgates open at 12:01 a.m. ET Sunday. ...more

Four rival executives and a fifth person familiar with Deron Williams' thinking told CBSSports.com Tuesday that the Mavericks are becoming increasingly worried that the All-Star point guard will stay with the Nets when the free-agent floodgates open Sunday. ...more