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The trade of Dwight Howard to the Nets is dead. A last-gasp attempt to work a deal has died.

The Orlando Magic are interested in Tom Penn to be the team's next general manager, according to sources.

Signing LeBron James would be a huge financial boon for any franchise. But taking on LeBron James, The GM, as a result, might be more than any team bargained for. His influence in the front office has hurt the Cavs, sources say.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2010

Give the bricklayer a break. Sinking a couple from the line is harder than it looks. Especially in the NBA playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2010

In the March 22 issue of ESPN the Magazine, Ric Bucher explains why it may not be in every team's interest to go after LeBron James and other top members of the free agent class of 2010.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2010

After the NBA's best and brightest were put on display in Dallas this past weekend, Ric Bucher spotlights 10 players around the league who don't shine as brightly -- except within their own locker rooms. Meet the ninth annual All-Quasar teams.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2010

NBA teams scout the NCAA tourney, but wise general managers ignore most of March Madness to avoid mistakes in the draft.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009

The overall talent level coming into the NBA looks to be no less than last year's draft crop.