Here's a look back at a few of the bigger stories we covered at Hoops Rumors over the last week:
- After Derek Fisher asked to be released, the Mavericks honored his request, replacing him on their roster with Chris Douglas-Roberts. Fisher, the longtime Laker point guard, appears headed for retirement.
- Using the roster spot vacated by Darko Milicic earlier this season, the Celtics added some frontcourt depth by signing Jarvis Varnado.
- The 76ers aren't sure about whether or not Andrew Bynum will make an impact this season, but GM Tony DiLeo says the team hasn't discussed trading the big man.
- A run-in with coach Keith Smart earned DeMarcus Cousins a suspension from the Kings, and it sounds as if the team hasn't ruled out the possibility of trading him this season.
- The Nets' interest in Ersan Ilyasova, who Brooklyn pursued in the offseason, hasn't yet waned.
- Josh Howard suffered an ACL tear and was waived by the Timberwolves. Minnesota is now seeking a replacement on the wing.
- After a report suggested that Al Harrington's injury woes had him considering retirement, Harrington took to Twitter to shoot it down.
- The Lakers strongly considered signing Delonte West, and could still be in the market for a point guard, but have yet to make a move. Meanwhile, the team's top trade candidate, Pau Gasol, still isn't drawing interest from the Hawks.
- According to Mark Cuban, despite a bit of a slow start, the Mavericks aren't in position to consider a full rebuild.
- The Bulls are said to be considering releasing Nate Robinson before his contract becomes guaranteed, and could still look to trade Richard Hamilton.
- This week's D-League assignments included a pair of familiar names: Amare Stoudemire and Kawhi Leonard. Of course, both players were simply sent to the D-League in order to rehab injuries before returning to their respective NBA clubs. The Spurs released James Anderson when Leonard was ready to rejoin the club.
- Stoudemire was the subject of another story this week, as a report surfaced suggesting that the Knicks attempted to trade him prior to the season.
- The Wizards released Earl Barron and Shaun Livingston, intending to fill the two roster spots with backcourt players. Shelvin Mack has agreed to take one of those spots, rejoining the Wizards.
- Patrick Beverley and Garrett Temple appear on their way to signing with the Rockets and Wizards, respectively, though neither deal is finalized yet.
- Former NBA second-round pick Trent Plaisted signed a deal to play in France.
- Carl Landry would like to play for the Warriors long-term, while Kevin Martin is hoping for the same thing with the Thunder.
- Jabari Parker, considered the early favorite to be selected second overall in the 2014 draft, committed to Duke.
- After signing in Los Angeles over the summer, Antawn Jamison is confused about his role with the Lakers.
