A look back at what made headlines around the league this week.
- The Hawks picked up their option on Larry Drew, meaning the coach will return for the 2012/13 season.
- The Rockets and Hawks joined the Grizzlies, Timberwolves and Thunder among teams interested in guard Alexey Shved, who's currently playing for CSKA Moscow.
- The oft-injured Greg Oden says the Heat is one of the teams he'd like to play for when he makes his comeback.
- The Mavs, Nets, Raptors, Blazers and Warriors are all targeting restricted free agent Jeremy Lin of the Knicks.
- The Bobcats continue to interview candidates for their coaching position, but they aren't expected to hire anyone for several weeks.
- Seattle area governments and a private investor took the next step toward building an arena.
- Larry Bird became the first man ever to win MVP, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year, taking home the front-office honor for his work as Pacers president of basketball operations.
- The NBA revamped its competition committee, going with a smaller panel of owners, GMs, coaches and a player.
- The Bulls confirmed that Derrick Rose is not expected back until 2013.
- The union is seeking an arbitrator's ruling to determine whether players claimed off waivers retain their Bird rights, and released a statement on the issue.
- The Mavs locked up coach Rick Carlisle with an extension that will run through at least the next four seasons.
- Bouna Ndiaye, the agent for Blazers restricted free agent Nicolas Batum, says his client will jump at the first good offer he gets this summer.
- Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving, last year's No. 1 overall pick, won Rookie of the Year.
- Animosity and legal wranglings continue in the wake of the failed Sacramento arena deal.
- Ty Lawson wants to sign a long-term extension with the Nuggets.
- In addition to their interest in Jeremy Lin, the Raptors may look to sign Suns free agent Steve Nash.