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Throughout the offseason, there will be reports and whispers about players or trades that the Celtics might be interested in. Each time a name bubbles up, we'll ask an ESPN Boston writer to react to the rumor: THE RUMOR From the editor of...

CHICAGO -- In the midst of the Chicago Bulls' preparations for Game 3 against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, Grantland's Bill Simmons offered up a reminder that no matter what happens over the next few weeks, the Bulls always must keep an eye on the ...

Brook Lopez scored 20 points and reserve Andray Blatche added 15 as the playoff-bound Brooklyn Nets held off the Detroit Pistons 103-99 on Wednesday night.

Bradford Doolittle says the L.A. Clippers' struggles in "clutch" situations might have been alleviated had they acquired Kevin Garnett.

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Lakers' forward Pau Gasol joins Mark Willard and Mychal Thompson on ESPNLA 710 to touch on his aggressiveness, his relationship with Mike D'Antoni, and the trade rumors surrounding him. Podcast...

On Sunday, Bradley Beal played in only his fourth game since March 3, and his first since March 20, after being sidelined with ankle issues. His return and continued chemistry with John Wall — playing like he really, really wants that max contr...

• ESPN NBA Insider Chris Broussard covers Dwight Howard's future with the Lakers, the latest trade rumors regarding Josh Smith, Kyrie Irving's development and more. Broussard • ESPN NBA analyst Flip Saunders dishes on how to beat the He...

First lesson: Don't trade with Dork Elvis.

Our panelists hand in their report cards for five teams in the spotlight leading up to the 2013 trade deadline.

LOS ANGELES -- A few quick hits before the Celtics and Lakers tip on Wednesday night: * RIVERS COY ON TRADE CHATTER: Asked about the emotional state of his team given all the trade rumors that have swirled about his squad, Rivers noted, "I think w...

As Thursday's NBA trade deadline inches closer, plenty of big names — from Dwight Howard to Josh Smith — are dominating the rumor mills. It's easy to get caught stargazing, hoping against hope your team acquires an elite talent, but even ...

Mike Ehrmann/Getty Imagess Josh Smith's last task as a Hawk could be guarding a red-hot LeBron James in Atlanta on Wednesday. ATLANTA -- After missing a post-shootaround free throw, Josh Smith jogged up and down the court inside Philips Arena. He c...

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Derrick Rose fever continued at the Berto Center on Wednesday. Lest that start any new rumors, the Chicago Bulls star is perfectly healthy. But the questions continue at an infectious pace with each new scrimmage demanding new eval...

The Los Angeles Clippers do not expect to make any trades before Thursday's NBA trade deadline, Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said on Wednesday.

Clippers' best move would be no moves at the trade deadline