Jan. 30 Shootaround — Cavs getting back on track a bit

Storm clouds clearing in Cleveland? | Grizzlies find their rhythm in January | Unlikely backcourt buddies fueling Heat’s rise | Pistons’ Johnson gets game on track No. 1: Troubles fading in Cleveland? — As quickly as things escalated in Cleveland between LeBron James and the front office/ownership, they appear to be de-escalating just as quickly. …

Jan. 30 Shootaround — Cavs getting back on track a bit

Storm clouds clearing in Cleveland? | Grizzlies find their rhythm in January | Unlikely backcourt buddies fueling Heat’s rise | Pistons’ Johnson gets game on track No. 1: Troubles fading in Cleveland? — As quickly as things escalated in Cleveland between LeBron James and the front office/ownership, they appear to be de-escalating just as quickly. …

Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler benched for comments critical of team

CHICAGO – All three of the principals in the Chicago Bulls’ 48 hours of drama – Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler and Rajon Rondo – reportedly were fined by team management for taking their “he said/he posted” criticisms public. But coach Fred Hoiberg wasn’t quite done. Hoiberg announced in his pregame media session Friday evening that …

Report: Cavaliers reject Knicks' proposed Carmelo Anthony-for-Kevin Love deal

The Knicks tried unsuccessfully to jump start trade talks to send Carmelo Anthony to the Cavaliers for Kevin Love, ESPN.com reported, one of dozens of conversations that will take place around the league that never gain traction with the trade deadline about a month away. The Cavaliers understandably rejected the proposal, with Love a major …