- Sam Amick: Source says Portland has been awarded forward JJ Hickson from waivers. Golden State misses out. Twitter
- David Aldridge: The Hornets, according to a source, have no plans at the moment to buy out Chris Kaman. Twitter
- Derek Fisher and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to terms on a rest-of-the-season contract that will be signed after Fisher clears waivers, according to sources close to the process.ESPN.com
- The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed free agent center Ronny Turiaf. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. NBA.com
- The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as frontrunners to sign forward Boris Diaw should he clear waivers, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports
- After 13 seasons in the NBA, all with the Indiana Pacers, forward/center Jeff Foster announced his retirement Wednesday due to chronic back problems. “It’s with deep regret that I have to conclude my basketball career,” said Foster. “I’ve given my all to the Pacers and the community the last 13 years. I had hoped to be able to finish the season, but unfortunately my back problems prevented that from occurring. I want to thank the Simon family and the Pacers’ organization for 13 memorable years.” Foster played in just 11 games this season, averaging 2.3 points per game. One of the more popular players in team history for his on-court hustle, he retires in the Pacers’ top 10 career list in 11 different categories in the team’s NBA history, eight different categories in franchise history. NBA.com
- Derrick Rose didn’t participate in the Chicago Bulls’ Wednesday morning shootaround at Air Canada Centre and though coach Tom Thibodeau called the point guard “a game-time decision,” he will miss his fifth straight game with a strained groin. Rose said he still hasn’t started running with the injury, which he suffered March 12 against the Knicks. The league’s reigning most valuable player is expected to sit through the remainder of this week at least. Chicago Tribune
- Andy Vasquez: Deron Williams was asked if anything that happens over the last 19 games of the season could impact his decision this summer: “Not really.” Twitter
- Lewis is the second-highest-paid player in the NBA behind Kobe Bryant and is slated to earn $22 million next season.But the Wizards can buy out him out after this season for $13.7 million, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. Washington Post