The talk of the basketball world over the last week has been a potential deal that would land both Kevin Garnett and Celtics coach Doc Rivers in Los Angeles. Talks have been on-and-off with the Celtics reportedly seeking two first-round picks in the deal, apparently a backbreaker for L.A. Even now, the situation is murky as some sources insist that the deal is dead and others saying that it could still go down. Here's a look back at the week that was..
- The Clippers have discussed contracts with both Byron Scott and Brian Shaw.
- The Nuggets will interview Vinny Del Negro.
- The Rockets have been offered a first-round pick for Thomas Robinson and are weighing the offer.
- The Nuggets have a new decision maker after hiring Tim Connelly.
- No surprise here: Monta Ellis decided to trigger his ETO and hit the open market.
- The Cavs and Mavs are having serious talks about Shawn Marion.
- The Blazers like Marcin Gortat.
- There's mutual interest between the Heat and Greg Oden.
- Restricted free agents aren't on the Mavs' radar.
- The Bucks decided to exercise their team option on Gustavo Ayon.
- Shawne Williams will audition for the Nets, Knicks, and other clubs.
- The Grizzlies' coaching search continues and they brought Ed Pinckney in for a second time.
- Darko Milicic says he's done with the NBA.
- The deadline for international prospects came and went. Rudy Gobert is among the exciting youngsters to stay in.