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If the NBA wants to save its season and its own dignity instead of trying to push the players to the wall, it needs to consider a serious downsize.

The NBA's labor posturing is following a risky road that appears to be taking the league straight into a brick wall and a possible NFL-style lockout. Yep, it's deja vu all over again.

Our panel breaks down ESPN.com's latest edition of the NBA Future Power Rankings.

The reality of a final push to make the playoffs is settling in for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Ricky Rubio is standing up for his fellow Spaniard Pau Gasol, saying he doesn't think it's fair that the Los Angeles Lakers are bringing Gasol off the bench this season.

Lakers-Timberwolves Preview

Jordan Hill will sign an two-year deal, worth "a little less" than $8 million, a league source told ESPNLosAngeles.com on Friday. Hill's decision came down to the Lakers and the Timberwolves.

The NBA has for the first time released its list of top selling jerseys internationally, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has landed in the top spot for the 2011-12 season.

LeBron James was the leading vote-getter for the All-NBA team, while Kobe Bryant earned his 10th first-team selection, tied for second on the career list.

In his strongest terms to date, USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said Wednesday that no new players will be considered for the roster for this summer's Olympics despite a flurry of injuries.

Our panelists cast their early ballots for the 2011-12 MVP award.

Michael Wilbon runs down what he expects in the NBA's second half.

The Weekend Dime returns with the numbers that tell the tale of 2011 and news, notes and more from around the NBA.

With training camp less than a year away and no guarantee of games before then, Jerry Colangelo is ready to start finding out who wants to play on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team.

Often overlooked during award season? Defense. We shine light on the season's top defenders.