Here's a look back at some important stories that were covered last week:
- Former Nuggets guard J.R. Smith will be returning from China this week after playing professional basketball in China for several months.
- Chuck Myron went in depth with several links on Jeremy Lin's mystical journey.
- Bucks guard Brandon Jennings caused a minor—and silly— uproar after announcing with reason that he would explore all of his available options upon becoming a free agent.
- We heard that the Cavaliers were not shopping Anderson Varejao, who later fractured his wrist.
- Keith Bogans was lost for the season after fracturing his ankle, while Chauncey Billups went down for the year with a torn Achilles.
- The Rockets signed Greg Smith to a three-year deal.
- The Jazz signed DeMarre Carroll for the remainder of the season.
- The Hawks signed Erick Dampier to a 10-day contract. Other 10-day contracts included Ben Uzoh to the Cavs, Donald Sloan to the Hornets, and Lance Thomas to the Hornets.
- In a rare interview, Magic owner Rich DeVos announced he has no intentions of trading Dwight Howard.
- According to Stephen A. Smith, there were conversations between the Lakers and Allen Iverson about bringing in the future Hall of Fame guard to add some backcourt depth. Iverson appears ticketed for Venezuela or Puerto Rico though.
- After having his heart broken by David Stern's decision to revoke the original deal that would send Chris Paul to the Lakers, Rockets GM Daryl Morey still has his eyes set on acquiring Pau Gasol.
- Former NBA veterans Jerome James and Kareem Rush both signed with the D-League in hopes of making NBA comebacks.
- A number of players on non-guaranteed contracts were either cut or had their contracts guaranteed on Tuesday. We tracked all the decisions right here.