With the trade deadline a mere nine days away, the gap between buyers and sellers has never been more pronounced. Many struggling teams are willing to entertain offers for even their brightest stars, while established, title-hungry teams are itching to pilfer those very assets. Full Story.(Photo: Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
Iverson Sidelined
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will miss the team's next two games because of the lingering illness of one of his children. Iverson, who has missed the previous three games, will sit out Tuesday against Minnesota and Wednesday at Toronto. Iverson will return for the Sixers' first game following the All-Star break vs. Miami on Feb. 16. Full Story.
To The Letter
Kevin Durant will defend his title in the H-O-R-S-E competition at All-Star weekend. The Oklahoma City forward will face fellow all-star Rajon Rondo of Boston and Sacramento rookie Omri Casspi. The field was announced Monday night on TNT, which will televise Saturday's events. Full Story.
Jack Armstrong
Blog: My broadcast partner Matt Devlin brought up the concept of Andrea Bargnani as a Most Improved Player candidate and I think it's a legitimate topic. Here are four ways that Bargnani has taken steps to being one of the good big men in the NBA. More...