Empty the Bench

- 20 Second Timeout – Kobe has taken Rondo out of the series, forcing the Celts to adapt.
- SLAM Online – Kendrick Perkins is now doubtful for Game 6 as well. Interesting…
- OC Register – Phil’s asinine substitutions worked out? Um, no. No they didn’t.
- HOOPSWORLD – Shipping Zach Randolph to Philly actually makes a lot of sense.
- The World of Doug Christie – Dougie isn’t taking this latest Tim Donaghy news so well.
- Fanhouse – Could Andrew Bogut be in line for a max contract? Nah.
- We Are the Postmen – Athletes get blocked by the rim, too. They’re just like us!
- Bobcats Planet – Five excellent reasons not to draft Brook Lopez.
- ESPN – Taking a look at how Team USA’s roster is shaping up this summer.
- Queen City Hoops – The latest ‘Sheed to Charlotte proposal? Thanks, but no thanks.
- On Deck Fantasy – Ten NBA players who probably deserve a knuckle sandwich.
- Gossip on Sports – Comparing Celtics fans to Nazi sympathizers is not a good simile.
- My Sports Rumors – Charlie Villanueva, Mo Williams and Michael Redd are on the block.