The Clippers informed the Celtics on Tuesday they are pulling out of trade discussions involving Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett, a league source told CBSSports.com ...more

The Clippers finally cut ties with coach Vinny Del Negro on Tuesday and now begin the search for Chris Paul's next coach. ...more

The Memphis Grizzlies were going to arrive at a moment like this eventually: a chance to find out if they're better without Rudy Gay or not. As it turned out, the most important game of the post-Gay era arrived sooner than expected. ...more

The usual trade deadline frenzy might yet be upon us before 3 p.m. ET Thursday. But for now, team executives believe the new trade and financial rules have had a chilling effect on the discussions. ...more

With a unanimous vote and a three-minute news conference, the National Basketball Players Association ousted Billy Hunter on Saturday as executive director. ...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

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 the usual drama swirling elsewhere, Chris Paul has made the Los Angeles Clippers the story of the NBA season so far. Even more impressive, he's made the Clippers about winning. ...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