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: Variety, via AA. IMG Sports Media plans to roll out a full-fledged SlamBall league in '09 across eight U.S. cities.
PF: Seattle P-I. Sonics fans suing Clay Bennett want free tickets for the next two seasons of basketball in OKC.
SF: Dime. Should an NBA team try to sign Usain Bolt? (My follow-up question: does Bolt even play basketball?)
SG: Black Jesus Disciples. Uh-oh. Suns coach Terry Porter is getting tips from Cardinals' coach Ken Whisenhunt.
PG: The Peninsula. Former Heat players Earl Barron and Qyntel Woods are headed to play in Italy. Who cares?
6th: Brahsome. Dismiss it all you want, but that "call me" sign Misty May made directed at Jason Kidd. (Ha.)
7th: Docksquad Sports. A letter from coach Vinny Del Negro sent to Chicago Bulls' season ticket holders.
8th: TSB. Longform Shoals is back! Up first: Why the Olympics are proving that the NBA's style of play is best.
9th: Beijing Sports Smog. Steinz talks to John Amaechi about gay Olympians, Bush, Sager, DeShawn and more.
10th: The X's and O's. Spain sets some super solid screens. Spain sets some super solid screens. Spain sets some super solid screens. Spain sets some super solid screens. Spain sets some super solid screens. Spain sets some super solid screens ...

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