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Other NBA teams are in the hunt for a coach, too, and this summer it's likely at least one-third of the league's head coaching jobs will change hands.

Phil Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989-1998, and of the L.A. Lakers for more than 10 years.

And like any other quality basketball prospect at the time, Elton Brand had a keen interest in the NBA Draft lottery.

The Los Angeles Lakers do not yet know Dwight Howard's decision for next season, but the All-Star center made his feelings about Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni known before starting his offseason.

Of all the positions on the 76ers, none is more of a concern heading into next season than the center spot.

"I got a funny feeling that this could be another Magic year, here. For some reason, I've just got the feel," Williams said.

Feb 6, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard drives against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center.

The San Antonio Spurs' thrashing of Memphis on Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals drew a 3.9 television rating for ABC.

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JUST IN: NBA player, Former Rainier Beach HS star, Terrence Williams, arrested by Kent Police & accused of making threats with gun.

Kobe Bryant and J.R. Smith can be looked at as an interesting study in focus and maturity.

They probably weren't the main topic of conversation during the NBA predraft combine last week in the Windy City, but the 76ers' situation certainly was at the forefront of a lot of talk.

Vander Blue has watched his friend and mentor Wesley Matthews beat the odds to succeed in the NBA, gaining a starting role with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Sam Hinkie's tenure in Houston was never about Sam Hinkie, he'll tell you. It was really about the system.

With the Lakers hoping for a swift decision from Dwight Howard on his free agency this summer, the All-Star center has given no indication he will rush the process and has privately indicated that he plans to give strong consideration to multiple teams, league sources told CBSSports.com. Though Howard is adamant that his free agency not be marred ... (more)

Be sure to check out our full archive of player capsules, news, editorials, and more on the Lakers free agency period over here.) Raja Bell was a name that was consistently linked to the Los Angeles Lakers through the 2012-2013 season.

With their entire front office staff in Chicago this past week for the NBA's pre-draft combine, the Toronto Raptors have identified Denver Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri as a top candidate to take over the franchise, league sources told CBSSports.com. Ujiri, the newly minted NBA executive of the year, last summer rebuffed overtures from the Philadelphia ... (more)

Jun 21, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James celebrates with the Bill Russell mvp trophy after winning the NBA championship in game five of the 2012 NBA Finals at the American Airlines Arena.

A significant national sports story appears. And - well, I'll be darned - there's a West Virginian in the mix.

This year is the 12th time the Dallas Mavericks have been involved in the NBA Draft lottery, which started in 1985.