A look back at the news and transactions from around the NBA this week:
- The Hornets have announced that they intend to file the paperwork to change their name to the Pelicans.
- The Lakers' recent drama continued, with Steve Nash saying that he requested the team keep Pau Gasol before he signed.
- Rockets coach Kevin McHale returned to the team after taking some time off to be with his ill daughter, who passed away recently.
- Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia does not intend to fund a new NBA arena for the city of Virginia Beach, which was hoping to lure the Kings from Sacramento.
- Kevin Martin, traded to the Thunder in the James Harden deal, says he is happy in Okahoma City and would like to re-sign.
- Andray Blatche hopes to re-sign with the Nets.
- Veteran guard Mike Bibby is seeking a return to the NBA.
- Eddie House would also like to return to the NBA.
- The Kings are open to the possibility of trading some of their young players.
- Sixers coach Doug Collins also hinted that he would like the team to make a trade.
- Heat forward Mike Miller announced that he is planning to play two more seasons before considering retirement.
- Several players with NBA ties, including former Blazers and Nets guard Armon Johnson, signed deals to play with teams in other countries.
- Many players were assigned to and recalled from the D-League this week. For a full list of these transactions, check out our D-League tracker feature.