Topic: Jameer Nelson

The New Orleans Pelicans had to work extra hard to snap a three-game losing streak. They're hoping to make things easier on themselves Monday night.

Blake Griffin re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers last July with the understanding that he'd be a 'Clipper for life.'

OKLAHOMA CITY -- When DeMarcus Cousins' season ended with a torn Achilles tendon suffered in the final seconds of the New Orleans Pelicans' Jan. 26 victory over the Houston Rockets, their chances of making the playoffs for the first time in three seasons appeared over.

The Denver Nuggets announced the signing of veteran forward Richard Jefferson on Thursday.

DALLAS -- The biggest cheer during an otherwise meaningless Tuesday night affair between the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets took place late in the fourth quarter as the guy sitting at the end of the bench stood up and starting walking to the scorer's table.

HOUSTON -- The Houston Rockets on Wednesday night clinched what long ago seemed inevitable, but that formality didn't undermine the pleasure they took in the feat.

MIAMI -- The Denver Nuggets feel a bit better about their playoff chances, while the Miami Heat saw their postseason opportunities absorb another difficult hit.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kemba Walker refused to come out of the game and, in essence, he refused to lose.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Hassan Whiteside scored on a tip-in just before the buzzer, giving the Miami Heat a 97-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.

DENVER -- New Orleans All-Star Anthony Davis left a lasting mark on the Denver Nuggets.