A look back at all the most important news and rumors that happened last week:
- Minnesota point guard and league-wide sensation Ricky Rubio tore his ACL earlier this week. He will miss the rest of this season, along with this summer's Olympic games.
- After missing out on signing Kenyon Martin and Joel Przybilla, Miami still find themselves in search of a reserve big man.
- After taking over for the fired Paul Westphal, Keith Smart's contract option to serve as Sacramento's head coach for the 2012/13 season was officially picked up by the team.
- Jamal Crawford is reportedly drawing interest from Minnesota. It'll be interesting to see how Ricky Rubio's torn ACL affects this report.
- Boris Diaw and his agent asked for Charlotte to buyout his contract.
- Journeyman Leon Powe has officially signed a deal with a professional team in Puerto Rico.
- Despite the names of several high profile players appearing constantly in rumors, NBA executives don't believe this deadline will be an especially active one.
- Chicago head coach Tom Thibodeau is perfectly content with the roster he has, and doesn't see why his team would need to make a deal.
- The Trail Blazers are apparently interested in replacing Raymond Felton with Jose Calderon.
- Indiana still has serious interest in acquiring Chris Kaman.
- After putting on a string of performances exceeding his low expectations, Gerald Green was re-signed to a second 10-day contract by New Jersey.
- For the first time since entering the league, Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut is on the trade block.
- The Clippers have re-signed Bobby Simmons to a second 10-day contract.
- New Orleans signed Jeff Foote to a 10-day contract.
- Houston continues to court Pau Gasol.
- Before the season started it was assumed that JaVale McGee would be extended a multi-year contract at some point by Washington in the near future. With his mercurial play making a gradual increase this season, the Wizards have made it clear that their one-time franchise center is available.
- The Warriors will look to keep Klay Thompson unless they receive Dwight Howard in the deal. They're also looking to acquire Andrew Bogut.
- The Grizzlies are not likely to move O.J. Mayo before the trade deadline.