The 10-man rotation, starring LeBron James as he turns 30

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: Triangle Offense. Russ Bengtson, as is his custom, absolutely nails it with his column about just how unique LeBron James is as an NBA contributor as he straddles generations. Bookmark this piece and never delete it.
PF: BBallBreakdown. Kelly Scaletta comes through with a terrific discussion about Nikola Mirotic’s rookie season, and why Nikola should become the NBA’s first per-minute Rookie of the Year.
SF: SB Nation. Early returns on the Sacramento Kings’ fast-paced experiment with Tyrone Corbin have produced predictable results, as documented by Jason Patt.
SG: HoopsAnalyst. Harlan Schreiber details Kobe Bryant’s odd placement in the annals of older dudes that need to a shoot a ton.
PG: Red94. Rahut Huq on why the Josh Smith addition has, temporarily at least, turned the Rockets on their collective ear.
6th: Sporting News. Sean Deveney talks to several Eastern Conference scouts that are dying to tell you where the Cleveland Cavaliers went all wrong.
7th: Pro Basketball Talk. Kurt Helin on the Los Angeles Clippers, a team that frustratingly can’t seem to turn the corner.
8th: NBA.com. Keith Langlois details the additions the Detroit Pistons have made to their front office, in an attempt to create some semblance of a checking and balancing system.
9th: Blog a Bull. When Ricky O’Donnell writes about the Chicago Bulls, or any subject, you best read up.
10th: Grantland. Zach Lowe’s annual “Luke Walton All-Stars,” your best gift of this holiday season.

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Kelly Dwyer

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