Multiples sources said the wheels were already in motion for the Arenas case to take its next turn, although the question of whether the Wizards will subsequently attempt to void Arenas' contract may remain unanswered. One source said Javaris Crittenton, the other player involved in the now infamous handgun incident in the Wizards locker room last month, will have closure in his case, too. Crittenton has been under investigation by authorities after he allegedly chambered a round in his handgun during the standoff with Arenas. - ESPN
The Los Angeles Clippers today signed guard JamesOn Curry to a 10-day contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not announced. A member of the NBA Development League’s Springfield Armor, Curry becomes the eighth Gatorade Call-Up of the 2009-10 season. The Clippers also announced that they have waived forward Kareem Rush. - NBA.com
Los Angeles Clippers guard Sebastian Telfair suffered a right groin strain and torn right adductor longus tendon in the Clippers victory over Chicago on Jan. 20. The diagnosis was confirmed when Telfair was examined by a specialist, Dr. Craig Smith, in Los Angeles earlier today. Telfair is expected to miss a minimum of four to six weeks. - NBA.com
Tonight's game marks the midway point of the season, with Monta Ellis having emerged as one of the league's leaders in scoring, assists, steals and minutes played, and with Corey Maggette playing the most efficient games of his career. Riley said the Warriors need to add another player of that caliber at the trade deadline or during the summer. - San Fransisco Chronicle
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have waived forward Marcus Haislip to allow him to pursue opportunities outside of the NBA. The 6-10, 230-lb Haislip appeared in 10 games for San Antonio and averaged 2.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in 4.4 minutes. - NBA.com
The Atlanta Hawks today signed guard Mario West to a second 10-day contract, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund. In four games with Atlanta this season, West has averaged 1.3 ppg and 2.3 rpg in 7.8 mpg (.667 FG%, 1-1 FTs). The Georgia Tech product is in his third year with the Hawks. - NBA.com
Jeff Van Gundy doesn't believe that David Lee is an All-Star this season because the former Knicks coach feels that no player on a sub .500 team deserves All-Star consideration. “He's gotten a lot better,” said Van Gundy, who will work Friday's Knicks-Lakers game for ESPN. “He's a good to very good player. And that's not a knock to say that someone is very good at their job. But I think (Atlanta's) Al Horford deserves to go.” - New York Daily News
According to multiple sources, the Wizards have not received viable offers because other teams are expecting a fire sale. One league source said that the Wizards likely won't get equal value in any trade and may have to settle for packages that include expiring contracts and either draft picks or young talent. - Washington Post
The Mavericks, according to NBA front-office sources, continue to tell the Kings that they want a call back if that stance changes. Sources close to the situation told ESPN.com that Dallas -- reluctant until recently to make Josh Howard available in trade discussions -- is prepared to part with the struggling former All-Star swingman in a deal for Martin. - ESPN
Clippers center Chris Kaman said in an interview with FanHouse after Thursday's 105-85 loss to Denver that Lakers big man Pau Gasol doesn't deserve to be in the All-Star Game. "I don't think Gasol should be in it at all,'' Kaman said when asked if he would be disappointed if Gasol, who starts at power forward for the Lakers, is slid over to be the backup center when West coaches vote for All-Star reserves. "He's only played like 20 games (he played Thursday in his 25th out of 42 Lakers games) this year. I think there should be a number of games you should play. I think you should have to play like 80 percent of the games. - FanHouse
Rajon Rondo, fresh off Wednesday night’s second-half collapse against the Pistons, identified the Celtics [team stats]’ greatest opponent as “ourselves.” Paul Pierce equated these dangerous habits the Celtics have developed to “playing with fire.” An especially subdued Kendrick Perkins stared into his touch phone and said, “At the end of the day, it’s about heart.” Amazing. A Celtic, one whose entire game is based on brute force and passion, just questioned the heart of his team. - Boston Herald
The 34-year-old Iverson, who is in his 14th season in the league, was a choice of the fans for the 10th time. He will join forwards LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics, guard Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat, and center Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic in the lineup for the Eastern Conference all-stars. - Philadelphia Inquirer
Asked about a recent ESPN analysis (Insider) that put the chances of an Amare trade at "40 to 50 percent", the Phoenix Suns all-star center (in waiting) said this about those odds, "I'm not sure. It's possible, same as it was last year. So like I've said before my agent is conversing a lot with the front office here (in Phoenix) and we are going to come up with a decision soon." Amare still believes (as of this morning) that he is worthy of a max contract. - Sun News
“It’s very, very unlikely that we’d trade Devin. I never say never, but it’s very unlikely that he’s going to be traded,” Nets president Rod Thorn said as he watched the start of practice at a health club in the city’s financial district. “I read the same things you do. There was one thing I saw the other day that was just wrong — about we were talking to Washington about trading Devin for Caron Butler? We never had one conversation with Washington about Caron Butler in five years — period." - The Star-Ledger
NBA sources said the Washington Wizards had “light conversations” about sending center Brendan Haywood to the Portland Trail Blazers for guard Andre Miller, but nothing is imminent. The transition of the Wizards’ ownership has complicated any changes the team is considering making to its roster. One NBA executive said Portland still hopes it can use Miller to net a center or small forward. - Yahoo! Sports
Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard on Friday said the Trail Blazers are involved in trade talks regarding acquiring a big man. "We're having discussions,'' Pritchard said. "But so is the whole league.'' - Oregonian
One NBA front-office source told ESPN.com that the Sixers would also be amenable to moving Lou Williams in the right deal. The 23-year-old guard was previously thought to be a Philly untouchable. - ESPN
Though it is obviously tough to assess his team because of a plethora of injuries, Warriors general manager Larry Riley has come away from the season's first half convinced they need to add a top-flight player. "Is a little something good enough? I can tell you right now: No it isn't," Riley said. "We're not looking to do something minor. "It might take trading somebody that we would rather not trade, but we need another player of substance." - San Francisco Chronicle
Stephon Marbury joined the show after announcing that he is going to play in China. Marbury explained why he's doing it. "I want to play basketball," Marbury said. "I want to get back into the game. I know I still can play." Dan asked Marbury what he knows about China. "I know that they love basketball and they're really excited about me coming," Marbury said. - Sports Illustrated
And, then, just as quickly as Iverson was gone, so were the Grizzlies’ problems. Some two months later, Memphis is now one of the NBA’s hottest teams and in contention for a playoff berth. As excited as the Grizzlies are about their future, Hollins is doing his best to forget the team’s chaotic past with Iverson. “It’s over. It’s gone. Bye,” Hollins said. “We are thinking about the next game - Yahoo! Sports
With a renewed focus on being the best on and off the basketball court, the athlete’s energy is put on bettering his body. According to the Lakers forward, being mindful of what he puts into his body now is a far cry from the foods he ate out of necessity. “I grew up not having a lot of money, so I ate no-frills brand fried chicken,” Artest said. “Everything was no-frills brand oils, butter, lots of salts—the cheapest way to make it. Luckily I ran a lot.” - All Hip Hop
Alvin Gentry on having two starters from his team starting on the All-Star team: “No it is not bad at all but what does that say though? I think it saved the league a real embarrassing situation. For a guy that has played forty-seven minutes obviously not deserving of that. Steve is not one that is going to ever say anything about that but I think it would have been embarrassing for everybody in the league and Tracy included for him to be voted an All-Star starter.” - Sports Radio Interviews
In the locker room afterward, Mike Miller had brought his two sons in, and as they were grabbing drinks from the refrigerator, Miller said to his older son, "Say, good game, Antawn." Miller's son did exactly that. Jamison's response? "Thanks, but don't say that today. Just say, 'Go get 'em next time.'" - Washington Examiner
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl is expected to suspend contract negotiations with the team if he doesn’t have a new deal in place by the All-Star break, a source with knowledge of the talks said. Karl’s contract ends after the season and he doesn’t want his status becoming a distraction during the Nuggets’ playoff push. Karl turned down a one-year, $3 million extension over the summer in hopes of getting a longer deal and a raise. - Yahoo! Sports
While a number of teams would be interested in Gay, a rising talent at age 23, keep your eye on the Pistons. They have been hunting for the right trade in which to move Tayshaun Prince. If Prince is healthy (he has been battling back and knee injuries all season), he might fit the bill for Memphis — and the Pistons could throw in a lottery pick from this year's draft to sweeten the deal. - ESPN
The Los Angeles Clippers today signed guard JamesOn Curry to a 10-day contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not announced. A member of the NBA Development League’s Springfield Armor, Curry becomes the eighth Gatorade Call-Up of the 2009-10 season. The Clippers also announced that they have waived forward Kareem Rush. - NBA.com
Los Angeles Clippers guard Sebastian Telfair suffered a right groin strain and torn right adductor longus tendon in the Clippers victory over Chicago on Jan. 20. The diagnosis was confirmed when Telfair was examined by a specialist, Dr. Craig Smith, in Los Angeles earlier today. Telfair is expected to miss a minimum of four to six weeks. - NBA.com
Tonight's game marks the midway point of the season, with Monta Ellis having emerged as one of the league's leaders in scoring, assists, steals and minutes played, and with Corey Maggette playing the most efficient games of his career. Riley said the Warriors need to add another player of that caliber at the trade deadline or during the summer. - San Fransisco Chronicle
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have waived forward Marcus Haislip to allow him to pursue opportunities outside of the NBA. The 6-10, 230-lb Haislip appeared in 10 games for San Antonio and averaged 2.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in 4.4 minutes. - NBA.com
The Atlanta Hawks today signed guard Mario West to a second 10-day contract, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund. In four games with Atlanta this season, West has averaged 1.3 ppg and 2.3 rpg in 7.8 mpg (.667 FG%, 1-1 FTs). The Georgia Tech product is in his third year with the Hawks. - NBA.com
Jeff Van Gundy doesn't believe that David Lee is an All-Star this season because the former Knicks coach feels that no player on a sub .500 team deserves All-Star consideration. “He's gotten a lot better,” said Van Gundy, who will work Friday's Knicks-Lakers game for ESPN. “He's a good to very good player. And that's not a knock to say that someone is very good at their job. But I think (Atlanta's) Al Horford deserves to go.” - New York Daily News
According to multiple sources, the Wizards have not received viable offers because other teams are expecting a fire sale. One league source said that the Wizards likely won't get equal value in any trade and may have to settle for packages that include expiring contracts and either draft picks or young talent. - Washington Post
The Mavericks, according to NBA front-office sources, continue to tell the Kings that they want a call back if that stance changes. Sources close to the situation told ESPN.com that Dallas -- reluctant until recently to make Josh Howard available in trade discussions -- is prepared to part with the struggling former All-Star swingman in a deal for Martin. - ESPN
Clippers center Chris Kaman said in an interview with FanHouse after Thursday's 105-85 loss to Denver that Lakers big man Pau Gasol doesn't deserve to be in the All-Star Game. "I don't think Gasol should be in it at all,'' Kaman said when asked if he would be disappointed if Gasol, who starts at power forward for the Lakers, is slid over to be the backup center when West coaches vote for All-Star reserves. "He's only played like 20 games (he played Thursday in his 25th out of 42 Lakers games) this year. I think there should be a number of games you should play. I think you should have to play like 80 percent of the games. - FanHouse
Rajon Rondo, fresh off Wednesday night’s second-half collapse against the Pistons, identified the Celtics [team stats]’ greatest opponent as “ourselves.” Paul Pierce equated these dangerous habits the Celtics have developed to “playing with fire.” An especially subdued Kendrick Perkins stared into his touch phone and said, “At the end of the day, it’s about heart.” Amazing. A Celtic, one whose entire game is based on brute force and passion, just questioned the heart of his team. - Boston Herald
The 34-year-old Iverson, who is in his 14th season in the league, was a choice of the fans for the 10th time. He will join forwards LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics, guard Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat, and center Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic in the lineup for the Eastern Conference all-stars. - Philadelphia Inquirer
Asked about a recent ESPN analysis (Insider) that put the chances of an Amare trade at "40 to 50 percent", the Phoenix Suns all-star center (in waiting) said this about those odds, "I'm not sure. It's possible, same as it was last year. So like I've said before my agent is conversing a lot with the front office here (in Phoenix) and we are going to come up with a decision soon." Amare still believes (as of this morning) that he is worthy of a max contract. - Sun News
“It’s very, very unlikely that we’d trade Devin. I never say never, but it’s very unlikely that he’s going to be traded,” Nets president Rod Thorn said as he watched the start of practice at a health club in the city’s financial district. “I read the same things you do. There was one thing I saw the other day that was just wrong — about we were talking to Washington about trading Devin for Caron Butler? We never had one conversation with Washington about Caron Butler in five years — period." - The Star-Ledger
NBA sources said the Washington Wizards had “light conversations” about sending center Brendan Haywood to the Portland Trail Blazers for guard Andre Miller, but nothing is imminent. The transition of the Wizards’ ownership has complicated any changes the team is considering making to its roster. One NBA executive said Portland still hopes it can use Miller to net a center or small forward. - Yahoo! Sports
Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard on Friday said the Trail Blazers are involved in trade talks regarding acquiring a big man. "We're having discussions,'' Pritchard said. "But so is the whole league.'' - Oregonian
One NBA front-office source told ESPN.com that the Sixers would also be amenable to moving Lou Williams in the right deal. The 23-year-old guard was previously thought to be a Philly untouchable. - ESPN
Though it is obviously tough to assess his team because of a plethora of injuries, Warriors general manager Larry Riley has come away from the season's first half convinced they need to add a top-flight player. "Is a little something good enough? I can tell you right now: No it isn't," Riley said. "We're not looking to do something minor. "It might take trading somebody that we would rather not trade, but we need another player of substance." - San Francisco Chronicle
Stephon Marbury joined the show after announcing that he is going to play in China. Marbury explained why he's doing it. "I want to play basketball," Marbury said. "I want to get back into the game. I know I still can play." Dan asked Marbury what he knows about China. "I know that they love basketball and they're really excited about me coming," Marbury said. - Sports Illustrated
And, then, just as quickly as Iverson was gone, so were the Grizzlies’ problems. Some two months later, Memphis is now one of the NBA’s hottest teams and in contention for a playoff berth. As excited as the Grizzlies are about their future, Hollins is doing his best to forget the team’s chaotic past with Iverson. “It’s over. It’s gone. Bye,” Hollins said. “We are thinking about the next game - Yahoo! Sports
With a renewed focus on being the best on and off the basketball court, the athlete’s energy is put on bettering his body. According to the Lakers forward, being mindful of what he puts into his body now is a far cry from the foods he ate out of necessity. “I grew up not having a lot of money, so I ate no-frills brand fried chicken,” Artest said. “Everything was no-frills brand oils, butter, lots of salts—the cheapest way to make it. Luckily I ran a lot.” - All Hip Hop
Alvin Gentry on having two starters from his team starting on the All-Star team: “No it is not bad at all but what does that say though? I think it saved the league a real embarrassing situation. For a guy that has played forty-seven minutes obviously not deserving of that. Steve is not one that is going to ever say anything about that but I think it would have been embarrassing for everybody in the league and Tracy included for him to be voted an All-Star starter.” - Sports Radio Interviews
In the locker room afterward, Mike Miller had brought his two sons in, and as they were grabbing drinks from the refrigerator, Miller said to his older son, "Say, good game, Antawn." Miller's son did exactly that. Jamison's response? "Thanks, but don't say that today. Just say, 'Go get 'em next time.'" - Washington Examiner
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl is expected to suspend contract negotiations with the team if he doesn’t have a new deal in place by the All-Star break, a source with knowledge of the talks said. Karl’s contract ends after the season and he doesn’t want his status becoming a distraction during the Nuggets’ playoff push. Karl turned down a one-year, $3 million extension over the summer in hopes of getting a longer deal and a raise. - Yahoo! Sports
While a number of teams would be interested in Gay, a rising talent at age 23, keep your eye on the Pistons. They have been hunting for the right trade in which to move Tayshaun Prince. If Prince is healthy (he has been battling back and knee injuries all season), he might fit the bill for Memphis — and the Pistons could throw in a lottery pick from this year's draft to sweeten the deal. - ESPN
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