The Knicks should officially add free agent reserve shooting guard J.R. Smith to Linsanity today, making the hottest team in the NBA a deep team as well.   According to multiple sources, Smith, who played in China during the lockout and became eligible to sign an NBA deal on Wednesday, …

The Portland Trail Blazers end their three game losing streak in the Rose Garden, as they beat the Atlanta Hawks with a score of 97-77 win.   Led by the All-Star big man LaMarcus Aldridge (19 points, 10 boards, 8-19 FG) and Nicolas Batum (22 points, eight boards), they won …

The New Jersey finally ended their eight game long losing streak with a huge win over the Chicago Bulls on the road. The final score was 97-85, in what seemed to be a dominant performance of the team with red uniforms.   Led by their All-Star guard, Deron Williams who …

Just when the team was starting to turn the table on the season, the Dallas Mavericks get hit with a huge blow to the team.  It has been revealed that recently injured combo guard Delonte West will miss a number of weeks after fracturing and dislocating his right ring finger …

Rumors of the Suns 37 year old point guard, Steve Nash, have been swirling that he could possibly be traded as he enters the final year of his contract. In the past the organization has publicly supported Steve Nash and stated that he won’t be dealt unless he asks for …

The Warriors like the flexibility that comes with their 14-man roster and are convinced that they’re still players in a potential deal for Orlando’s Dwight Howard. Warriors sources said they believe the Magic could eventually deal their big man without receiving a draft pick in return, if there are enough players …

Stephen Jackson’s stint with the Milwaukee Bucks hasn’t gone quite as planned. Less than halfway through his first season in Milwaukee, Jackson is already tired of the organization and wants a trade. He’s not hiding his frustration and admits that he wants to be dealt before the trade deadline.   …

Chris Andersen is available from the Nuggets via trade, according to sources.   Denver has several other big men in Nene, Kosta Koufos and Timofey Mozgov.   (Via Marc Stein/ESPN)

Danny Ainge acknowledged that the Celtics have been very inconsistent this season.   “Our offense has been under par,” Ainge said. “We are turning the ball over too much and we’re making a pretty good percentage of our shots, but the turnovers have really hurt is this year, again. We’ve …

Pau Gasol senses the Lakers are ready trade him in the event a good enough deal comes along.   “There’s talks and rumors every day. Today I was reading it was Minnesota is really interested in trying to put a good package together,” Gasol said. “[Other teams are] calling, and …