Martin was teased as a child because he stuttered. Today the tough guy helps organizations that aid stutterers.

It figured to be one of those welcome to L.A. interviews, the scary, animated and intimidating tattoo that is Kenyon Martin saying, "Why don't you put on your basketball shoes, come on the court and I will run right through you."

Goalie Jonathan Quick has his second straight rough outing and is pulled after Colorado scores three goals in the first period.

DENVER — Paul Stastny scored two goals, Semyon Varlamov stopped 32 shots and the Colorado Avalanche picked up a 4-1 victory Wednesday night for their first season sweep of the Kings in nearly two decades.

Johnson says Lakers need to make "one or two trades" before March 15 deadline to be a serious contender in the West.

Reporting from Dallas — Magic Johnson still cares. Obviously.

Pau Gasol finishes with 24 points as the Lakers win on the same court where their NBA title hopes came to an end last year.

Backup forward, who is averaging 2.6 points per game and shooting 33.7%, says he needs to play with more confidence to turn things around.

Ryan Gomes admits he is in a "slump."

Chris Paul finishes with a season-high 36 points as the Clippers snap their two-game losing streak.

The Clippers will enter the All-Star break with momentum.