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Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh, Chris Webber, among 14 Basketball Hall of Fame finalists Michael Cooper, Lauren Jackson, Ben Wallace, Yolanda Griffith, Jay Wright, Michael Cooper, Marques Johnson, Tim Hardaway, *Rick Adelman, *Marianne Stanley, *Leta Andrews, NBA legend *Bill Russell is a finalist as well, but in this case as a coach.
* selected as coach
Judge rules in favor of Vanessa Bryant in Kobe Bryant crash photos suit The ruling means the names and details from an internal affairs investigation of the deputies could be added to Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit against the county and the Sheriff's Department. The county, however, can appeal the decision
San Antonio Spurs, LaMarcus Aldridge agree he won't return to team
Aldridge has averaged 13.7 points and 4.5 rebounds in 25.9 minutes per game this season, shooting 46.4% from the floor and 36% from 3-point range. His scoring average and minutes are his lowest since his rookie year.
Milwaukee Bucks acquiring P.J. Tucker from Houston Rockets, sources say
The Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker in a trade to fortify the franchise's playoff push in the Eastern Conference, sources told ESPN. Bucks general manager Jon Horst had been persistent in his pursuit of Tucker in recent weeks, and a deal was struck with Rockets GM Rafael Stone late Wednesday afternoon, sources said. Tucker, 35, has been an essential role player during his 3½-year tenure with the Rockets, contributing significantly more than his averages of 6.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game indicate. He often defended the opponent's top scorer -- playing center despite standing only 6-foot-5 during Houston's short-lived small-ball experiment last season.
Raptors 905's Gary Payton II wins G League Defensive Player of the Year award
Payton II played for Toronto-affiliated Raptors 905 in the G League bubble this winter, averaging a league-best 2.54 steals per game to go along with 10.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists. Gary Payton played for Miami's NBA championship team in 2006