A look back at the biggest news stories from around the NBA over the past week.
- The week was dominated by speculation that the Maloof family was close to selling the Kings. First, a prospective deal to move the team to Virginia Beach fell through. Then, it was reported that a Seattle-based group led by Chris Hansen was close to a deal to acquire the team and move it to Seattle. However, the situation soon grew more cloudy, as Sacramento has redoubled its efforts to put together a competitive offer to keep the team. For the latest on the situation, click here.
- The Bucks and head coach Scott Skiles mutually agreed to part ways. Assistant Jim Boylan was promoted to interim head coach, and will finish out the 2012/13 season in that role.
- Phil Jackson stated that he is planning to stay retired. He had been heavily pursued by the Nets since their firing of Avery Johnson.
- The Grizzlies began aggressively shopping Rudy Gay, with the Suns, Raptors, Kings, Clippers, and Wizards all showing interest. Memphis is also testing the market for Zach Randolph.
- Lakers forward Jordan Hill will miss the remainder of the 2012/13 season with hip surgery.
- Luke Walton is considering retiring after this season.
- The Bulls are not looking to trade Richard Hamilton.
- The Pacers signed head coach Frank Vogel to a contract extension.
- Kevin Love underwent surgery on his right hand and will be out 8-10 weeks for the Timberwolves.
- Anderson Varejao underwent right leg surger and will miss 6-8 weeks for the Cavs.
- The Knicks reportedly have interest in signing veteran forward Kenyon Martin to a 10-day contract.
- Marcin Gortat said he will not ask for a trade from the Suns.
- Mavericks owner Mark Cuban assured Dirk Nowitzki that he will not be traded.
- Former no. 1 overall draft pick Greg Oden is interested in an NBA comeback.
- The Rockets waived rookie point guard Scott Machado and signed Patrick Beverley.
- The Heat waived and then re-signed Josh Harrellson.
- The Heat also signed Jarvis Varnado to a 10-day contract.
- The Wizards waived Shelvin Mack.
- The Mavericks signed veteran guard Mike James.
- The Sixers re-signed Maalik Wayans to a 10-day contract.
- The Timberwolves re-signed Lazar Hayward to a 10-day contract.
- The Nets signed forward Damion James to a 10-day contract.