The Orlando Magic would like to seriously engage the Bulls in trade talks for Dwight Howard, but the All-Star center’s apparent reluctance to make a long-term commitment to Chicago has all but killed the discussions, league sources told CBSSports.com.   The feeling among rival executives remains that the Magic seem…

On March 7th, Evan Turner scored 26 points and grabbed 9 boards in a blowout against the Boston Celtics. He shot 11-19 from the field.   Two days later, Evan Turner helped the Sixers get a big win in Utah, scoring 16 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 6…

Even as Josh Smith is having a strong season for the Hawks he has let the team know he wants to be traded as the March 15 deadline approaches, according to people with knowledge of Smith’s thinking.   As the trade deadline approaches, the Hawks have taken calls from teams interested in…

Bill Ingram, a Houston Rockets guru and writer for HOOPSWORLD, has confirmed that the Lakers and Rockets have been negotiating, and are very close to a deal.   Ingram thinks the Gasol-to-Rockets rumor is “very true”, but does not see the Houston Rockets giving up Kyle Lowry in exchange for…

According to Chris Mannix from Sports Illustrated, Ricky Rubio has a torn ACL in his left knee, which can keep him out for the season.   Rubio’s injury occurred during the final minutes of the Lakers/Wolves game on Friday, March 9. Rubio has been having a great season with the Wolves, averaging…

According to an article by ESPN, Larry Bird has admitted to declining the Celtics offer of Ray Allen for Tyler Hansbrough and a first-round pick. Bird said, ”When Danny and I talked about trading for Ray, he wanted Tyler Hansbrough and a first-round pick. If that’s the value he’s putting on Ray Allen,…

The NBA announced on Friday that Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu was suspended one game without pay for making contact with NBA referee Karl Lane during the fourth quarter of a Thursday night game against the Chicago Bulls.   Turkoglu will not be available for Sunday night’s game against the…

According to Michael Lee from the Washington Post, a source has reported that the Wizards are willing to give up additional talent to a team that is willing to acquire Andray Blatche.   Blatche is averaging 9 points and 7 rebounds per game for the 9-29 Wizards. Frustrated fans have…

Roland Lazenby, a trusted source in the Lakers community, has reported that Gasol has been traded, but details aren’t released just yet. According to Roland, “It seems we’ll soon be getting news that Gasol has been traded. No details confirmed, but he’s apparently gone.”   Stay tuned for updates.  …

Brian Schmitz, an Orlando Magic insider from OrlandoSentinel.com, has reported that the Magic have reached out to the Thunder about trading Dwight Howard for Serge Ibaka and James Harden. According to the source, the Oklahoma City Thunder have no interest in trading Harden and Ibaka for Dwight, since he might be…