interesting notes on the 2010 free agent class in relation to the economy

Adrian Wojnarowski calls out Rondo for his trash-talking in an article at Yahoo! Sports. The article focuses chiefly on Chris Paul, but there are some interesting tidbits about what exactly transpired after the end of the NO-BOS game.

Great video with ML Carr, McHale and a bit of Italian influence.

Two tidbits I found interesting is that it looks like both sides are going to give this one last shot on Sunday and that for the first time I saw the numbers being bandied about. Rondo wants 5-year/$55-60 million and Danny is offering 5-year/$45 million. Can't see how this can't be settled at the 5-year/$53-55 million area. That's really not too much for what Rondo brings to the table.

You too can feel like you're reading the matrix and visualize the entire NBA schedule for each team (h/t Ball Don't Lie)

Stephon Marbury says he has "shut everything down" for the season to work on his businesses and will return to the NBA next season, according to a New York Post story.

Marbury, unsigned as a free agent this summer after turning down the Boston Celtics' offer of $1.3 million, vows he will play again. (continued in article)

Rajon Rondo moves into the Top 5, just behind Durant, CP3, Dwight and LeBron.

this is a ridiculous take on the similarities between Paul Pierce and Beetlejuice.
Awesome!

Rivers and Danny Ainge each downplayed the importance of filling the 15th roster spot.

"I don’t know if we need to fill that spot, really," Rivers said. "There’s no rush. We’re not going to play 15 guys. We’re not going to play 12 guys. So I don’t think that’s a big a deal for us at all."

Yes, LeBron will be making his feature film debut in a comedy produced by Brian Grazer. What's the likelihood that he hijacks the footage if he doesn't like what he sees?