Memphis Grizzlies

Pau-er Play In acquiring Pau Gasol, the Lakers made their front line more potent—but also poked a big hole in their defense

Top-to-bottom changes soothe a franchise player who wants to win--now

NBA general managers are diligently working the phones as the trade deadline approaches, but many of them seem reluctant to make a big move. Why the reluctance to take arms in this sea of mediocrity?

Once scorned, Stromile Swift returns and will be counted on at both ends

The overhauled roster is older and wiser, but will it be any better?