Lamar Odom News

It is no secret that Lamar Odom 's value suffered heavily this season. After taking offense to his inclusion in a possible trade out of LA, he himself requested to be separated from the Los Angeles Lakers .

The Thunder entered the post-lockout season that began on Christmas Day a nearly unanimous pick of the experts to supplant the Mavericks as the Western Conference entrant in the NBA Finals.

A ton of variables may affect the free agency and trade possibilities for the Dallas Mavericks this offseason.

The free agency period of 2012 is expected to be interesting with big names like Kevin Garnett , Tim Duncan, Ray Allen, Eric Gordon and many others ready to sign with a new team.

The New York Knicks are the best team for Lamar Odom to have success with for the remainder of his career.

The fun for the Sixers started when former 76ers All-Star Allen Iverson earned a roaring standing ovation when he presented the game ball.

Though here barely four months, Khloe left a trail of employees, waiters, and retail workers who still speak highly of her kindness and generosity -- whether it was a toy drive at Dallas City Hall , a shopping expedition to Crate & Barrel, or a dinner at Medieval Times.

General manager Mitch Kupchak , signaling his agreement that the Lakers need significant changes after a decisive loss in the Western Conference semifinals for the second time in as many years, said Wednesday the front office will pursue trades more aggressively than in past years.

Who will Lamar Odom play for next season? That's currently out of his control. He's under contract with the Dallas Mavericks , who will likely trade him or waive him.

When Mark Cuban decided not to bring back Tyson Chandler, among other key contributors, Dallas took a different route this season in pursuing back-to-back NBA Titles.

Lakers franchise is undoubtedly wondering what direction it should take on its path back to the top of the NBA mountain.

Khloe Kardashian won't get a DNA test to prove who fathered her and it is getting mother Kris Jenner crazy.

The Portland Trail Blazers have not asked for permission to speak to Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak about their opening for the same position, Lakers spokesman John Black said before Game 4 on Saturday.

Grantland's Bill Simmons, in his most recent column, had a lot of things to say about the Mavs' season, failed title defense, and free agency approach.

The NBA has long been dominated by individuals who overshadow team success, evident in the consistent popularity of players who have never won an NBA title.

It has now been just over a week since the 2011 NBA Champions were swept unceremoniously out of the first round.

A Wednesday afternoon look around the web at the latest Portland Trail Blazers news, notes and rumors.

Dirk Nowitzki - B - After beginning the season completely out of shape and out of sorts, Dirk played his way back into shape and became the player the Mavericks need every season to have a chance at postseason glory.

Khloe Kardashian and husband Lamar Odom are taking a hiatus from their reality TV careers.

With the release of Tyson Chandler, Caron Butler, DeShawn Stevenson and J.J. Barea prior to the start of the 2011-2012 season, coupled with the acquisition, and later release, of Lamar Odom, it's easy to get confused as to what the intentions of this season were for Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks.