With five NBA head coaching jobs open and more to come, Nate McMillan, Kelvin Sampson and Stan Van Gundy have emerged as the hottest names on the coaching market. ...more
As the NBA coaching and front-office carousel began spinning Thursday, Doug Collins resigned as coach of the Sixers, Byron Scott and Lawrence Frank were fired, and the future was in doubt for Lindsey Hunter in Phoenix and Raptors president Bryan Colangelo. ...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 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
Lakers forward Pau Gasol wished his fomer teammate Andrew Bynum well Tuesday in his recovery from knee trouble, and also warned the Sixers' new centerpiece that being the No. 1 option will lead to more double-teams and "more pounding." ...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
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Orlando Magic have narrowed their search for a new general manager to three finalists and haven't ruled out making two hires as they revamp their front office after the departure of GM Otis Smith and coach Stan Van Gundy, multiple league sources told CBSSports.com Tuesday. ...more
