Dwight Howard is no lock to return to the Lakers. Sources tell Ken Berger several teams interest the free agent center. ...more

In David West's words, the Pacers had the Knicks 'almost on the ropes' near the end of the third quarter on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. A 1-0 series lead already secured, it was time to eclipse any glimmer of daylight that Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks were trying to find in Game 2. ...more

Unburdened by the leadership role that he doesn't have to fill, surrounded by players who complement him and thriving in an offense that is built around his immense talent, Carmelo Anthony has arrived at a career crossroads. ...more

In search of a go-ahead basket without Carmelo Anthony Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the New York Knicks forgot who their star is supposed to be in his absence. ...more

Grant Hill came off the bench to help slow down Carmelo Anthony in the fourth quarter Sunday, making the Clippers' 102-88 victory over the Knicks a case study in just how deep and dangerous they can be come playoff time. ...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

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

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

On media day Monday, Nets star Deron Williams asked -- but wouldn't answer -- the question on everyone's mind now that he's in Brooklyn with a playoff-ready roster: "Who has the best team in New York?" ...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