US Trade Rep. Ron Kirk to step down

Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, who worked to get trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama through Congress, is leaving the Obama administration next month...

Blockbuster NBA trade sends James Harden to Rockets

Chris Duncan, Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) - James Harden plans to sign a long-term extension with the Houston Rockets before the regular season begins...

Dwight Howard headed to Lakers

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press

(AP) - The Los Angeles Lakers have a deal in place to acquire Dwight Howard from Orlando in a four-team, eight-player trade also involving Denver and Philadelphia...

Jeremy Lin's departure a surprise to ex-teammates

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press

MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Jeremy Lin's departure from New York surprised his former coach and teammates, and even the player on the wrong end of his best performance...

Rockets await Knicks' decision on Jeremy Lin

Chris Duncan, Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) - The Knicks have until 11:59 p.m. EDT Tuesday to match Houston's three-year, $25 million offer sheet or release Lin, who became an international phenomenon during a dazzling February...

Ray Allen accepts offer from Miami Heat

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) - Ray Allen lingered on the court for a bit after his Boston Celtics lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals to the Miami Heat last month, shaking hands and offering congratulations...

Jason Kidd to join New York Knicks

Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - NBA great Jason Kidd is leaving the Dallas Mavericks to sign with the New York Knicks, according to multiple reports late Thursday...

Steve Nash to team up with Kobe

Bob Baum, Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) - Steve Nash is going to the Los Angeles Lakers, a Pacific Division rival the two-time MVP point guard tried so hard to beat, with little success, in his eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns...