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Today, Miller carries a large tattoo on his back, with the outline of California and old English-style lettering that reads "E. Watts." He is private revealing the roots of the tattoo, saying only that he lost a bet growing up. "Watts, Compton ... it's all L.A., " Miller said. "But I consider myself a product of Watts. That's where I'm from. That's where everything started for me." Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles, Andre Miller 

He doesn't have a home. Instead, he stays at his mom's home in Compton. The fellas come over, they cook out, talk sports and catch up. His mom didn't want to leave the neighborhood, even though her son has made millions in his NBA career. "My mom is a city person, she likes to be out in the streets, helping people in the community, staying busy," Miller said. Oregonian

Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles, Andre Miller 

Morey has received permission to speak with many assistant coaches still involved in the playoffs but will seek to work around the first-round schedule. The Rockets have expressed interest in Memphis’ Dave Joeger, Dallas’ Dwane Casey, Boston’s Lawrence Frank and San Antonio’s Mike Budenholzer. Morey also has shown interest in Los Angeles Clippers assistant Dean Demopoulos. Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Coaching, Dwane Casey, Los Angeles, Dean Demopoulos, Lawrence Frank 

Tom Ziller: Stern says he/committee thinks L.A. metro can support third team. Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles, Joe Maloof, David Stern, Gavin Maloof, Anaheim, Clay Bennett 

Baron Davis, PG, 6-3, 215, 11th year: He has two years remaining on his contract. He’s made a big impact on the team since he was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb. 24. Davis has become a mentor to many of the young players. He seems to like that role. He’ll likely be kept unless a fantastic trade drops in the Cavs’ laps. Morning Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, Los Angeles, Baron Davis 

Jordan Farmar is a professional basketball player, and he usually plays one on TV. He left the Lakers and came to the Nets to play a new role and hopes the same will happen on the small screen when he returns to Hollywood. Farmar is a burgeoning actor. The Los Angeles native actually used the word "thespian." A member of the Screen Actors Guild, Farmar has appeared in commercials, two episodes of CBS’ "Numb3rs" and had a memorable scene on HBO’s "Entourage." In each, Farmar played himself, but wants to branch out. "It’s easy just to come on and leave as a guest star rather than being an actual character," Farmar said. "That’s what I want to do when I’m done playing if I get into that. I want to play someone other than myself." Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Jordan Farmar, Los Angeles 

After Wednesday’s season finale, Farmar eventually will return to L.A. He plans to see if any acting roles are available while he continues working on his game. "I’ve been really focused on trying to work on this stage in my career. I’m trying to figure it out and trying to get better." Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Jordan Farmar, Los Angeles 

Farmar said he will continue to pursue acting as a secondary job with television and not movies being his preferred medium. "If you get on a sitcom or a TV show you got it made," Farmar said. " ‘Two and a Half Men,’ people who were on ‘Friends’ were doing well. That’s what you really want. It’s hard work, but you get paid really well for it." Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Jordan Farmar, Los Angeles 

Guards Jason Terry and J.J. Barea did not practice with the Mavericks in Phoenix this afternoon but are expected to rejoin the team after it arrives in Los Angeles. Terry flew to Seattle to attend an aunt's funeral. "So hard to say goodbye but we know [you're] in a better place. RIP ninnie," Terry tweeted Monday. Barea left Phoenix to tend to a family matter in San Diego. ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles, Jason Terry 

This week, the team received an extension on the deadline to apply for relocation. The Kings' owners — the Maloof family — have until April 18 to ponder a question that has been bouncing around the league for years. Is the Los Angeles metropolitan area — with its population of 12 million-plus — big enough for three NBA teams? The answer, according to various sports industry executives and experts, is a resounding "probably." "It looks realistic," said AJ Maestas, president of the Navigate marketing firm in Chicago. "Not a great idea, but not awful." Los Angeles Times

Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles 

According to his agent, swingman Rasual Butler will sign with the Bulls once he clears waivers, CSNChicago.com has learned. Andy Miller, Butler's agent, told CSNChicago.com, "We intend on signing with Chicago when he clears waivers," via text message Wednesday morning. Butler, a 6-foot-7 sharpshooter, confirmed to CSNChicago.com that he was bought out of his contract by the Los Angeles Clippers late Sunday evening. CSN Chicago

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The @nba All-Star Game's retail per cap of $24.22 is the highest for any event in league history. Read SBJ. Twitter

Los Angeles, All-Star 

The Los Angeles Clippers have bought out Rasual Butler, and he plans to sign with the Chicago Bulls, a league source told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher. Butler must clear waivers before he can sign with the Bulls. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles, Rasual Butler 

Milwaukee Bucks' Brandon Jennings Unveils Renovated Basketball Court for Local Youth in his Hometown to "Tip Off" NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles! - Under Armour reveals first Basketball Court refurbishment in Gardena, California, as part of UA's GiveBack Youth Athletics initiative. - Inner-city kids benefit from new Sport Court with NBA regulation hoops and state-of-the art rubber surface AND get a taste of the real NBA as Brandon Jennings wows the crowd with his All Star moves at the dedication. Youtube.com

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings, Los Angeles 

A week after hitting the stage of Los Angeles' Staples Center for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards performances, Rihanna came back on Sunday, February 20 to the venue for another live performance. This time, the Def Jam artist rocked the house for the NBA All-Star Game. RiRi kicked off the set with her popular single "Umbrella" with an orchestra backing her up. She later moved on to more uplifting track "Only Girl (In the World)" before proceeding with "Rude Boy" and "What's My Name?". Her featured guest Drake showed up to deliver his flirty rap lines. aceshowbiz.com

Los Angeles, All-Star, Rihanna 

When confetti was thrown into the air, people expected the show was over, but it's not. Kanye West showed up in his all-red outfit, bling-bling and shades, throwing his "All of the Lights" verses with RiRi tackling the chorus. aceshowbiz.com

Los Angeles, Kanye West, All-Star, Rihanna 

Anthony is in Los Angeles this weekend for Sunday's All-Star Game and various related events. Anthony said before the weekend is over he would like to have a legitimate offer on the table and meet with that team. "I would love to sit down with (Nets owner) Mr. (Mikhail) Prokhorov or (Knicks owner) Mr. (James) Dolan, whoever the Denver Nuggets send me to, have a sit down with them," Anthony said. "I want to look them in the eye and see what the future holds." He declined to say which team was his preference. "I really don't," Anthony said. "I can't sit here and say I want to be here or I want to be there. I can't do that." Newsday

Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Los Angeles 

We all know Hollywood knows how to put on a show. NBA All-Star Weekend happens in Tinseltown this year, and the stars will be out and about in celebration of the hoopmania. Of course, because it's Hollywood, expect reality TV cameras -- ahem, Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian -- to be circling around capturing some of the best candid moments of some of the biggest names in sports at some of the most exclusive events happening this weekend. Here's a breakdown at what events some of your favorite celebrities and athletes might be tweeting about this weekend: THURSDAY - The Baron Davis CT 200h Challenge ESPN.com

Los Angeles, All-Star 

Police plan to ramp up security this weekend in conjunction with the NBA All-Star game at Staples Center -- an event some say could draw at least 100,000 fans and participants to the Los Angeles' central core. The Los Angeles Police Department will deploy extra gang officers and foot-patrol units downtown, and K-9 teams will have dogs sniffing arriving cars, limousines and buses for bombs, department officials said Wednesday in a statement. The LAPD, which is working with the Department of Homeland Security, also will use checkpoints and external cameras to monitor the vicinity of Staples Center, L.A. Live and the Los Angeles Convention Center. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles, All-Star 

DeRozan grew up in Compton. Got out of Compton, too. "I was doin' my walking and saw four or five little ol' gangsters hanging on a corner one day," Frank DeRozan, DeMar's father, said in a phone interview this week. "Probably shouldn't have said anything to them, but I did. This was when DeMar was at school at Compton High, so I said, 'Hey man, how come y'all not in school?' One li'l cat was going to pop his chest up, like 'Who you all? This don't concern you.' But two of the other guys were like, 'He's Deebo's dad.' " NBA.com

Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles, DeMar DeRozan