The Raptors have identified Nuggets executive Masai Ujiri as a top candidate to replace Bryan Colangelo as GM, league sources told CBSSports.com. ...more
Warriors coach Mark Jackson said on Thursday he disagrees with the NBA's decision to fine him $25,000 for 'an intent to influence the referees.' ...more
Mark Jackson said what he said, and there's no taking it back now. Whether you agree or disagree, the goal has been accomplished: All eyes will be on Stephen Curry in Game 6 between the Warriors and Nuggets on Thursday night. ...more
Why was Joakim Noah's tip-in reviewed and Kosta Koufos' wasn't in the final minute of a wild finish between the Bulls and Nuggets in Chicago on Monday night? As league officials reviewed the matter on Tuesday, the determination was made that referee Ken Mauer called goaltending on Noah's illegal putback, thus triggering the replay review, a person familiar with the matter told CBSSports.com. ...more
After doing business with Masai Ujiri in the Dwight Howard trade, the 76ers tried to lure the Denver executive to Philadelphia as Rod Thorn's replacement, but were rebuffed, league sources told CBSSports.com. ...more
In a blockbuster, four-team trade approved Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers continued a stunning makeover by acquiring Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic. ...more
NEW YORK -- Faced with a poisonous offer sheet from the Houston Rockets for Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks took a step that strongly signals they won't match by acquiring point guard Raymond Felton from the Portland Trail Blazers in a sign-and-trade deal Saturday night, league sources confirmed. ...more
The Houston Rockets are making a bold push to acquire two top-10 picks in an effort to trade for Dwight Howard, even if the All-Star center won't give the team a long-term commitment, multiple sources told CBSSports.com. ...more
Former Portland Trail Blazers executive Tom Penn is among six candidates for the Orlando Magic's GM position, and the Los Angeles Clippers are said to be interested in hiring Kiki Vandeweghe to replace former GM Neil Olshey, league sources told CBSSports.com ...more
Metta World Peace returned from a seven-game suspension and helped the Los Angeles Lakers hold off the Denver Nuggets 96-87 Saturday night in Game 7 of their first-round series. The Lakers advanced to the conference semifinals to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. ...more
