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: BBallbreakdown. Coach Nick takes on Mike D'Antoni's potential influence on the Los Angeles Lakers.
PF: RealGM. Jonathan Tjarks discusses stateside hoopsters going from international play to the NBA.
SF: SportsNet. Holly "Sleep is For Suckers, Hoops Are Fo' Real" MacKenzie on DeMar DeRozan's breakout.
SG: HoopsAnalyst. With NCAA hoops tipping off, some background on this Cody Zeller kid for us NBA types.
PG: SPIN. NBA players — 40 of 'em! — and their music industry alter-egos.
6th: Wages of Wins. A great read on the defensive acumen behind recent NBA champions.
7th: The Basketball Jones. Finding one brilliant team after opening 11 packs of basketball cards.
8th: Orange County Register. The great Kevin Ding on how Phil Jackson was 'misled' by the Lakers.
9th: Grantland. Everything Zach Lowe writes is a must-read. This column is about Memphis. Kismet.
10th: The Point Forward. LOLZ @ Mike D'Antoni's three-decade Movember.
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