Empty the Bench

- Hornets 24/7 – Compared to last season, 13 teams have improved and 17 have not.
- You Been Blinded – Who wins in a diaper-changing contest: Kenny Smith or Sir Charles?
- Detroit Bad Boys – Flip Saunders says Detroit’s rotation may go deep in the playoffs.
- Blazer’s Edge – A tender fireside chat with Portland assistant coach Monty Williams.
- Le Basketbawl- There’s a little spat going on between two bloggers; here’s Round 1.
- 20 Second Timeout – …And here’s the rebuttal. For the record, we read both sites.
- The Dream Shake – The case for Shane Battier as Defensive Player of the Year.
- Ball Don’t Lie – The Washington Wizards are designed to break their fans’ hearts.
- HOOPSWORLD – We’re big fans of Ryan Gomes, and hope he sticks in Minnesota.
- YouTube – If it’s your first date with Stephen Jackson, expect McDonald’s.
- Deadspin – Vote for this season’s Least Valuable Player of the NBA.
- Sports Nation – The Knicks, Heat, Grizz and Bucks are terrible, terrible franchises.