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
Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni will not make his debut Sunday night against the Rockets because he's not ready to return to the sideline after undergoing knee replacement surgery. ...more
Even as Mike D'Antoni plans to make his Lakers coaching debut Sunday against the Rockets, the new so-called Showtime era will be on hold with news that Steve Nash will miss at least another week with a fractured leg. ...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
The Nets opened their new home in Brooklyn with a 98-88 preseason victory over the Washington Wizards Monday night, and now comes the hard part: Finding their relevance. ...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
Dwight Howard is scheduled to return to Orlando for his annual youth camp in two weeks, providing the next mile-marker in the endless saga of his desired departure from the Magic. ...more
