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

After a first-round loss to the Knicks, the Celtics face major offseason decisions involving Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo. ...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

As the calendar flips from March to April in the NBA, avert your eyes if you know what's good for you. ...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 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

Kevin Garnett has been a fixture at All-Star weekend, and so his comments earlier this week that this would be his last warranted some follow-up. ...more

Beyond the devastation to the Celtics, through the haze of an improbable, double-overtime victory over Miami without Rajon Rondo Sunday, there looms a harsh reality: Rondo's season-ending torn ACL could bring an end to the Celtics of this era for good. ...more

OKLAHOMA CITY -- As Kendrick Perkins prepares for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat, he reflects on his days in Boston with the Celtics and wishes his "brothers" the best. ...more

LeBron James scored or assisted on all but two of the Heat's baskets during a deciding 18-4 run in the fourth quarter, sending Miami to the NBA Finals for the second straight season with a 101-88 victory over Boston in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night. ...more