Deveney: Trading deadline primer: Teams try to improve performance, budget

More than chemistry, more than the desire to make a push for a title, more than creating cap space to pursue free agents next summer or in 2010, the sunken economy is the driving force of this year’s trade market.

Blazers reportedly making play for Stoudemire

The latest trade rumor involving Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire is indeed a juicy one: The Po…

Kapono sparks Raptors over Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jason Kapono is locked and loaded for another 3-point title.The two-time def…

Cavs’ Mo Williams to replace Bosh in All-Star game

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mo Williams is finally an All-Star.Twice snubbed, the Cleveland Cavaliers p…

Deveney: NBA Power Poll: Lakers are OK without Bynum

The Lakers have proven they can win without Andrew Bynum, but several squads are hamstrung by injuries.

Mayo helps Grizzlies hang on to beat Raptors

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — O.J. Mayo scored 12 of his 16 points in the fourth period, including nine str…