A look back at the news of the week:
- The Sixers have ruled Andrew Bynum out indefinitely with continued knee problems. GM Tony DiLeo reportedly has a contingency plan in place if Bynum continues to miss time.
- Former Mavericks star Michael Finley is attempting a comeback, though he has drawn little interest from teams thus far.
- The Spurs signed James Anderson to fill the hole left by injuries to Stephen Jackson and Kawhi Leonard.
- The Spurs also recalled Cory Joseph from the D-League.
- The Hornets agreed to a buyout with guard Matt Carroll, whom they acquired from Charlotte last week for Hakim Warrick.
- Brandon Roy revealed that his knees have reached Level III arthritis, and he is considering retirement if the condition does not improve.
- The Celtics waived center Darko Milicic at his request, as he returns to Europe to be with his ill mother.
- The Cavs announced that Kyrie Irving is expected to miss four weeks with a broken finger.
- Tyrus Thomas, meanwhile, is out two months for the Bobcats.
- After two strong performances in the D-League, the Rockets recalled Donatas Motiejunas.
- The Jazz sent Kevin Murphy to the D-League.
- The Thunder assigned DeAndre Liggins and Daniel Orton to the D-League.
- The Pacers assigned rookies Miles Plumlee and Orlando Johnson to the D-League.
- Gary Forbes signed to play in China.
- Ryan Gomes, meanwhile, is headed to Germany.