Here’s a look back at all the NBA’s most important news from the past week.
- The Mavericks decided to cut their losses with Lamar Odom, deactivating last year’s Sixth Man of the Year.
- Baylor’s Perry Jones III decided to enter the 2012 NBA draft.
- The Cavaliers chose to re-sign guard Lester Hudson to another 10-day contract.
- Raymond Felton said he would love to continue his career with the Trail Blazers.
- The Hornets signed Jerome Dyson to a 10-day contract.
- The Jazz signed Blake Ahearn to a 10-day contract.
- The Warriors are showing an interest in Lamar Odom.
- Steve Kerr is not interested in becoming the Trail Blazers’ next general manager.
- Jamal Crawford is expected to decline his option with the Trail Blazers next month. There’s speculation that he’s interested in rejoining the Warriors.
- Jason Kidd says he wants to play another year.
- Metta World Peace says he considered retiring last year.
- The Rockets signed Diamon Simpson.
- Dwight Howard insists he didn’t ask upper management to fire Stan Van Gundy.
- Florida freshman Bradley Beal will enter the 2012 NBA draft.
- Connecticut freshman Andre Drummond will also enter the 2012 NBA Draft.
- Tom Benson has decided to purchase the Hornets from the NBA for $338MM.
- North Texas freshman Tony Mitchell will enter the 2012 NBA Draft.
- Shawne Williams will opt in with the Trail Blazers, and exercise his player option for the upcoming season.
- The Hornets will retain the services of head coach Monty Williams and general manager Dell Demps.
- Gerald Wallace says he’s open to returning to the Nets.
- The Bobcats signed former Cavalier Jamario Moon for the rest of this season.
- Ramon Sessions says he’s looking for a long term contract offer from the Lakers.
- The Wizards will likely waive Roger Mason Jr. after he undergoes season ending finger surgery this Monday.