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: SA Express-News. Jeff McDonald: “In his first interview since April 5, the day before a stress fracture in his right distal fibula put a premature end to the most tumultuous season of his career, Ginobili said Sunday that he expects to be fully recovered by the opening of training camp in October”.
PF: Dwight Howard Blog. Dwight meets “American Idol” winner Kris Allen, talks trash with Lakers fans.
SF: Out Of Left Field. Whatever you think of Courtney Lee’s(notes) botched play, he has plenty of company.
SG: Celtics Hub. The Celtics’ offense couldn’t possibly be better without Kevin Garnett(notes), could it?
PG: SMW. Game 2 of the Finals was off from last year, but still drew strong ratings on ABC Sunday night.
6th: CelticsBlog. Jeff Clark is here to tell you that the C’s have to at least think about trading Ray Allen(notes).
7th: Welcome To Loud City. Real Thunder players, fake comedic Afros. Why? I have no idea, man.
8th: SRI. Devin Harris(notes) talks about Kobe, the Finals format, the Nets and free agent Carlos Boozer(notes).
9th: NBA Playoffs 2009. Everybody’s a prop comic in Los Angeles …
10th: New York Post. Marc Berman: “Knicks team president Donnie Walsh will eye a center with his $5 million mid-level exception during free agency, and Orlando’s 7-foot backup Marcin Gortat(notes) is very high on his list.”