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The 10-man rotation, starring Baron Davis, alleged dirt-clod heaver

A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out.

C: TMZ. Boom Dizzle is being sued for allegedly chucking a hunk of dirt at a paparazzo. Obviously.
PF: SI. You've seen the cover, now read Lee Jenkins' fantastic Oklahoma City Thunder feature.
SF: The Hightop Fadeaway. Greg Ostertag highlights set to a seductive slow jam. You're welcome.
SG: Pick and Scroll. Hoop nerds, rejoice: Introducing the Advanced Statistics Calculator.
PG: Yardbarker. Important tips for cooking eggs, starring Xavier Henry(notes). My favorite: "Stay confident!"
6th. Philadelphia Inquirer. Lower Merion High is naming its new gym after famed alum Kobe Bryant(notes). Better luck next time, fellow alums Chuck Barris and Bobbito García.
7th. Voice on the Floor. A "This American Life"-style NBA audio project starring some of the league's best scribes? Very solid.
8th. NBAstuffer. A neat infographic for visualizing this year's road trips and homestands.
9th. Sactown Royalty. Shouts to Tom Ziller and Co. for five years of brilliant Kings coverage.
10th. Off the Dribble. Rob Mahoney on Derrick Rose(notes) for The New York Times. The future is awesome.

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