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Contrary to media reports in China, Kobe Bryant has not yet committed to sign with the Shanxi team that recently employed Stephon Marbury, according to a source close to the situation.

What are scouts saying about the contenders heading down the stretch? Marc Stein asks them.

Sources told ESPN.com that Stephon Marbury is close to a buyout with the Knicks and could join the Celtics.

Here are some answers to FAQ about Stephon Marbury's potential return to the court, courtesy of Marc Stein.

Nearly one year since Stephon Marbury last played in a regular-season game, signals are getting stronger that the New York Knicks' outcast will eventually make his comeback with the Boston Celtics.

An examination of the top 20 expiring contracts reveals who might be on the move before their deals end in 2009, Marc Stein writes.

Suspensions are still a sore subject in Suns-land. So after Steve Nash earned one, don't expect a warm welcome for David Stern come All-Star weekend in Phoenix, Marc Stein writes.

Right now, the list begins with Kobe Bryant. Tim Duncan, KG and T-Mac are right behind him.

Stephon Marbury and Penny Hardaway have risen out of the ashes to raise the Suns' hopes.

The pressure's on for the Suns and Stephon Marbury, who tries to keep the town of Phoenix winning.