A look back at the news and transactions of the past week:
- Timberwolves forward Kevin Love broke his hand for the second time this season, which will cause him to miss significant time.
- NBA commissioner David Stern believes there will be NBA teams playing in Europe within the next two decades.
- The Rockets suspended rookie forward Royce White, citing breach of contract after he refused an assignment to the D-League.
- Despite the continued uncertainty of his role with the Lakers, Pau Gasol will not ask for a trade.
- The Hornets signed Donald Sloan, who was waived by the Cavs.
- The Cavs also waived Samardo Samuels.
- The Timberwolves signed and waived Lazar Hayward.
- The Mavericks waived Chris Douglas-Roberts. One possibility to replace him is Mike James, who signed with the Texas Legends of the D-League this week.
- The Pacers waived Sam Young.
- The Bulls signed Daequan Cook, who was waived by the Rockets to make room for James Anderson.
- The Bulls also guaranteed Nate Robinson's contract for the rest of the season.
- The Heat waived Terrel Harris.
- The Hornets waived Dominic McGuire.
- The Warriors elected to keep Kent Bazemore despite the luxury tax implications of guaranteeing his contract.
- Unable to secure an NBA contract, Christian Eyenga elected to play in China rather than stay in the D-League.
- Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe is not expected to be available at the trade deadline.
- The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are said to be shopping Rudy Gay.
- Kyrylo Fesenko signed in the Ukraine.
- Although DeMarcus Cousins has drawn interest from several teams, the Magic are not one of them. The Bobcats have also denied reports that they made the Kings an offer for the embattled big man.