In the wake of Kobe Bryant's injury, the Lakers face a difficult challenge in fending off three legitimate challengers for the eighth playoff spot in the Western Conference. ...more
Josh Smith's agent spoke with Hawks general manager Danny Ferry on Wednesday to discuss what he characterized as "a lot of frustration" with the team's recent spiral, but stopped short of making a trade request. ...more
With an assist from Jason Kidd and his calming, winning influence, Carmelo Anthony has the Knicks off to a 4-0 start for the first time in almost two decades. ...more
Dirk Nowitzki's name was added Friday to the growing list of NBA stars who will miss the start of the season with injuries. But if you're looking for a connection or a scapegoat, move along. There's nothing to see here. ...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
In a meeting with Magic officials Wednesday in Los Angeles, Dwight Howard made it clear that he's signed his last contract of any kind in Orlando and challenged the team's new front office on why he hasn't been traded yet, a person with knowledge of the meeting 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
The Houston Rockets continue to push hard to acquire draft picks and cap space in an effort to provide a package of assets that will entice the Orlando Magic to trade Dwight Howard, league sources told CBSSports.com Saturday. The Nets remain in the mix for Howard and also are pursuing Rockets center Marcus Camby as a backup to either Howard or Brook Lopez in Brooklyn. ...more
Steve Nash wants New York, and New York wants him. The only questions are whether the Phoenix Suns will agree to send him there, and whether Nash will be the same without the coach who made him a two-time MVP. ...more
