Kobe Bryant has said for a while now that he'll retire after the 2013/14 season, but it's clear that he still has plenty of basketball left. Earlier today, we learned that the future Hall of Famer will formally announce his intentions soon. Even though things can change, Bryant still says that he's leaning towards hanging it up after next season. Here's a look at the other top stories from this past week..
- Nuggets swingman Andre Iguodala is likely to opt out of his contract this summer. Iguodala is eligible for a $16.1MM player option next year, but the ninth-year veteran would rather sign a multi-year deal that pays him less next season but brings a long-term commitment.
- Despite the team's struggles and questionable moves over the last few years, David Kahn will return as Wolves GM next season.
- Jose Calderon won't close the door on a return to Toronto.
- Speaking of the Raptors, they're among the clubs interested in Gigi Datome.
- The Hawks' Zaza Pachulia will have season ending surgery as he heads towards unrestricted free agency.
- After playing just five games this season, Danny Granger will undergo surgery on his knee.
- NBA veteran Jerry Stackhouse is likely to retire after this season.
- Sacramento approved an investment group's proposal for a new arena.
- Metta World Peace tore his meniscus and says that he may not pick up his option for 2013/14.
- The Hawks are keeping Shelvin Mack for the balance of the season.
- The Clippers signed Maalik Wayns for the rest of the year.
- The Hornets inked Terrel Harris.
- Miami guard Shane Larkin will test the draft waters.
- Arkansas guard B.J. Young is set to enter the draft.
- Royce White decided not to stick around for the D-League playoffs.
- UNLV's Anthony Bennett is headed to the NBA.
- N.C. State junior Lorenzo Brown is going pro along with teammate C.J. Leslie.
- Prep star Norvel Pelle is expected to enter the 2013 draft.
- The Sixers will sign Jrue Holiday's brother, Justin.