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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: SLAM. E-mail sleuth Lang Whitaker finds out the inspiration behind Drew Gooden's latest look.
PF: FirstCuts. Five things to know about Wednesday night's Jay-Z/LeBron concert for Obama.
SF: Curse The Thunder. "May the Thunder never win an NBA title ..." Ouch. If you shall, Sonic fans.
SG: ESPN. A solid interview with Patrick Mills, St. Mary's point guard and one of Australia's finest.
PG: Pistons Nation Blog. Let's get those Pistons back in some ol' Bad Boys jerseys, shall we?
6th: Star Tribune. Some woman named Connie tours the home of Wolves forward Al Jefferson.
7th: D.C. Sports Bog. Watch as DeShawn Stevenson lands a sponsorship deal with Matchbox pizza.
8th: Sacramento Bee. Should the Kings have made a play for Shaun Livingston?
9th: Desert News, via TB. The Jazz finally got their hands on some glowsticks and Alan Parsons Project.
10th: Boston Globe, via Celtics Blog. Is Paul Pierce now the 5th starter on an All Time Celtics team?

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  1. NativeSun
    1. Posted by NativeSun Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT

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    I thought the folks at Celtics Blog were better than that (as I channel Marc Jackson). They're actually voting Pierce over McHale for the Celtics all-time starting 5. Wow.
  2. SoCalSun
    2. Posted by SoCalSun Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    Immediate curse on the team which shall not be named. Wait, who?
  3. M-$HEA
    3. Posted by M-$HEA Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:51 pm EDT

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    lmao, this is friggin hilarious.
  4. CB Jack
    4. Posted by CB Jack Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:22 pm EDT

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    Actually the Jazz have had the Alan Parsons project since the mid 90's when they stole it from the Bulls. The Glow Sticks however come from the increase in Rave parties in the Salt Lake Valley.
  5. Mask Marval
    5. Posted by Mask Marval Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    Yes this is this is friggin hilarious. ..lol may the Thunder follow in the foot steps of the Clippers..lol lol lol
  6. tmic23
    6. Posted by tmic23 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:13 pm EDT

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    I heard they've signed Drew Gooden to be in the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie as Davey Jones' twin brother.
  7. Ram B
    7. Posted by Ram B Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:36 pm EDT

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    NOTE THIS EVERYONE!
    I always make predictions and I'm always 97% accurate with my assumptions. I am an NBA prophet. Last year I predicted that Boston will win the championship and that they're going to face the Lakers. I also predicted that stupid Stephen (the stupid loud-mouth commentator we see during draft lottery picks) will eat his words (when he called Isiah the the greatest thing to ever happen to new york).
    Houston is a powerhouse. Yao and Artest will be the main guys on offense and defense. Scola will slowly find his niche and will become the 2nd or 3rd scoring option. I love Mc Grady but if he continues with his consistency woes then he will be relegated to the bench more often and a possible trade with Ben Gordon or a talented scoring-guard might occur.
    As long as Chris, Tyson, and Peja plays well, N.O. has a chance. West is still solid with his performances.
    Phoenix -though slower than before- is still a contender. Dallas is not that great anymore but will still make the playoffs.
    My top teams in the west are: Houston (hope Yao doesn't get injured), New Orleans, LA Lakers, San Antonio (can't count them out), Utah (gonna drop), Phoenix, Dallas, Golden State.
    My top eastern teams are: Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, Toronto, Orlando, New York (yes they're going to make it this year), New Jersey ( Yi will make the bucks pay for not believing in him), and Atlanta.
    Milwaukee will continue to suck because their team is built around Redd when it should be built around Bogut. Give Andrew the ball and they're gonna be a top team.
    And now take note so that you can make fun of me (if my predictions are wrong) next year when NBA season is done.
    Orlando or Boston will win the East while Houston or the Lakers will take the West.
    Expect a Houston vs Orlando showdown!
    Adios...........
  8. Hitman
    8. Posted by Hitman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    Why would someone (Gooden) grow and wear something so hideous on his face? Apparently he feels he is not getting enough attention. If attention is what he is craving, he could try playing a better game of basketball.
  9. JUGG3RN4UT
    9. Posted by JUGG3RN4UT Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm EDT

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    anyone who calls orlando winning the east is on crack

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