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: Hooped Up. As far as player video intros go, it just doesn't get any smoother than the Heat's.
PF: D Magazine. An oral history of the big German who rescued professional basketball in Dallas.
SF: With Malice. "Under the stewardship of David Stern, the NBA has done well. More than well."
SG: Celtics Town. This season's Orlando Magic are certainly different, but are they better?
PG: SRI. Don Nelson says he's trying to set the table in Golden State for the coach that follows him.
6th: Clips Nation. A quick talk with Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy.
7th: SellCohan.com. Speaking of Dunleavy, he's not the only one with a petition on his head.
8th: NAS. New Nets' marketing ploys adapted from the names of classic television shows.
9th: Dime. If you're not aware of Shannon Brown's(notes) complete body of work, check out this mixtape.
10th: SI.com. No one in the NBA may have a greater influence on the league than Gregg Popovich.

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