Here's a look back at the biggest stories we covered from the past week:
- Dwight Howard's ongoing trade saga stayed in the news.
- Steve Nash says he'd be "completely open" to a trade.
- Rumors of the Lakers trading Pau Gasol has been picking up steam.
- Wilson Chandler's return to the NBA has been a topic of much discussion.
- Atlanta re-signed Erick Dampier for a second 10-day contract.
- Unfortunate news out of Portland, as it was announced Greg Oden will miss the rest of this season after undergoing a third microfracture knee surgery. He has no plans to retire.
- The Cavaliers signed Manny Harris to a 10-day contract.
- The Spurs signed Eric Dawson to a 10-day contract.
- The Hornets re-signed Donald Sloan to a second 10-day contract.
- After it was speculated that Hawks forward Marvin Williams had requested a trade, Williams came out and denied everything.
- Center Joel Przybilla signed with Portland.
- Nets forward Shawne Williams underwent foot surgery and will miss the rest of the season.
- Clippers guard Chris Paul confirmed what most already suspected when he announced he'd pick up his player option for the 2012/13 season.
- The Lakers will sign former Piston and Celtic Rasheed Wallace.
- The league plans to make 13-man rosters permanent.