- Sam Amick: Wilson Chandler is visiting Toronto to discuss a possible pairing with the Raptors,according to his agent, Chris Luchey. Twitter
- Does Deron Williams leave NJ this summer? Chad Ford: Probably. The only scenario where he doesn’t is if the Nets swing a deal for Dwight Howard at the trade deadline. At that point, I think Williams hangs around. If that doesn’t happen, I think Williams will join Dwight Howard (assuming he’s not traded to the Lakers in March) in Dallas next summer. Lots of signals pointing to this being the preferred outcome for both players. ESPN.com
- It’s not really a secret that Kevin Martin is unhappy in Houston. His minutes have been inconsistent, and he’s heard his name come up multiple times in trade rumors after GM Daryl Morey told him he was untouchable. He also doesn’t appreciate that the Rockets are doing to him what they do to everyone come contract time. No early extension (Martin has one more year on his contract), and a promise to do everything possible to drive down his value to re-sign him as cheaply as possible. HoopsWorld
- Marc J. Spears: Free agent center Joel Pryzbilla has chosen to sign with Blazers, source tells Yahoo! Sports. Twitter
- New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin has become the apple of the eyes of a slew of sportswear companies after he rose to international fame almost overnight, but the sportswear giant Nike managed to steal a match on its rivals by extending a contract with Lin, Beijing Business Today reported. The terms of the renewed contract haven’t yet been made public, but the Internet has already been flooded with a myriad of news about Nike’s new sports shoes with signature of Lin. China.org.cn
- Gary Washburn: According to NBA source, Rajon Rondo named to replace Joe Johnson on All-Star team. Rondo’s Friday media avail will be interesting #celtics Twitter
- New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries will miss Wednesday’s game against the Orlando Magic because of a strained left calf.The Nets don’t play again until Feb. 28 when they travel to Dallas after the All-Star Game.The 27-year-old is averaging 13.6 points 10.5 rebounds in 32 games for New Jersey this season. HoopsWorld