The Pau Gasol sweepstakes may have ended, and we can all be thankful for that.  Don't get things twisted—Pau Gasol is not the man he used to be and not nearly the same superstar that came over from Memphis .  Whether it's a lost step or getting lost in an offense that demands he play the perimeter, there is a lot left to be desired from the Spanish star.  Steve Kyler of Hoopsworld offers some ...

What do Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, and Glen Davis all have in common? They've all been called "soft" at one time or another and all happen to own at least one NBA Championship ring - Gasol is the only one with multiple (two) titles.

As second banana for the Los Angeles Lakers, Pau Gasol has alternately been praised and criticized for his performance, with little room for any middle ground. When the Lakers win, it's usually because Gasol helped dominate the paint, whether by scoring or protecting the rim. When they lose, it's commonly believed that he shied away from those responsibilities. That's earned him a reputation as ...

According to Eric Pincus of Hoopsworld, there may be legs to a Rajon Rondo for Pau Gasol swap. Which team would come out ahead in that deal? Would it even make sense for either team? I would have to think if it made sense for anyone, it would be the Lakers, who are in dire need of...

Passed over for the NBA All-Star game, Gasol ties the game in the closing seconds of regulation before making a big block in overtime to preserve the win over the Lakers' longtime rivals. Reporting from Boston — Maybe Pau Gasol should be snubbed by the All-Star team more often.

Game 6 of road trip carries added importance for Rockets Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:21 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2012 The NBA standings won't reflect that notion, but as the final game of the six-game road trip, the Rockets' longest of the season, it can change ...

The Lakers look old. They look slow. They look broken.They look as outdated as the name Ron Artest and as lost as the player named Metta World Peace.On the road, their mojo has been a no-show. They stood around Friday watching Kobe Bryant launch 29 shots. When they did try to move their feet,...

The NBA trade deadline is a little more than one month away, and the month of March could be an interesting one. The most interesting tidbit going into this year’s trade deadline is what the Orlando Magic is going to do regarding the Dwight Howard scenario. Other teams may wait until this situation is settled before locking in on other potential deals. Another NBA veteran that could possibly be ...

BOSTON — Impressing Derrick Rose can't be easy. The 23-year-old Chicago Bulls point guard is the reigning league MVP, won the 2008-09 Rookie of the Year and has averaged 21.0 points per games in 263 career games.

Guess which Gasol is an All-Star now?