Five teams eyeing Martin
The Heat, Spurs, Clippers, Hawks and Knicks are pursuing forward Kenyon Martin, according to ESPN.com ... Shaquille O'Neal trying to bring NBA team to Newark ... Maurice Evans and Roger Mason trading chips for the Wizards? ... Pau Gasol sounds off on Lakers' problems ...
A Newark team?
Steve Nash
"We have to play really efficient because we're not a very talented team"
Suns guard Steve Nash keeps talking about loyalty to the fans and the franchise even amid all the losing.
Kevin Love
"It's great to put all the off-the-court stuff behind me"
All-Star forward Kevin Love finally got his contract extension with the Timberwolves and is glad to be able to focus solely on what happens inside the lines now.
Players
Eddie Johnson's new Top 25
NBA veteran Eddie Johnson ranks the best NBA players from 25 to 1 again. Four new guys make the list and a certain Minnesota forward becomes the biggest riser.
Players
Howard is way better than Bynum
Lakers' Andrew Bynum doesn't come close to Orlando's Dwight Howard, according to Charley Rosen.
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Social Media
Vote for the NBA's Tweeter of the Year
Steve Nash was the '10 Tweeter of the Year. Now you get to pick who was the best in 2011.
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Hawks
Josh Smith weighs in on All-Star consideration
Josh Smith is leaner and more effective than ever during his eighth season in Atlanta.
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