
Byron Scott never dreamed he'd be coaching Baron Davis a second time. For a while, he wasn't sure they'd ever speak again.

Baron Davis was starting to soar with Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers. He's about to drop to the NBA's bottom.
The Hornets and Kings have verbally agreed to a trade sending forward Carl Landry to New Orleans in exchange for shooting guard Marcus Thornton and cash considerations, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan vows he's finished competing in the NBA's slam dunk contest unless the myriad of props that dominated Saturday's event are eliminated.

Kobe Bryant talks more about his past than his future these days.

Blake Griffin leaped over a car and threw down a two-handed dunk to the accompaniment of a gospel choir, winning the slam dunk contest in iconic style before his hometown fans on All-Star Saturday.
Chris Kaman is back with the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are shutting down point guard Jonny Flynn for the next week, hoping it will help his recovery from major hip surgery.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley likely will sit out against the Clippers on Wednesday to allow his troublesome left ankle more time to rest.