Empty the Bench

- ESPN – In case you missed it, the Nuggets absolutely pounded the Hornets last night.
- Five Tool Tool – With that in mind, is Game 5 in that series even necessary?
- TrueHoop – As the Spurs prep for elimination, Tony Parker is running on fumes.
- The Sporting Truth – No lack of R&R for the Cleveland Cavaliers, though.
- Grand Rapids Press – Speaking of Detroit, nothing left but to remember the good times.
- The Cowhide Globe – The end could finally be nigh for Jerry Sloan in Utah.
- Ridiculous Upside – Totally agree that the D-League uniforms are a bit bland.
- Full Court Press – Did ‘Sheed ask the Pistons to buy out his contract?
- Slam! Sports – And just when you thought Jermaine O’Neal had little left to offer…
- Dime Magazine – Nothing worse than a NBA coach who has a brain fart at crunch time.
- Red’s Army – On the Celtics squandering away a fine night from Kendrick Perkins.
- The Hoop Doctors – Derek Fisher is apparently the object of a psycho’s affection.
- this is the city line. – Mark Eaton does his best Stuart Smalley impression.
- HOOPSWORLD – The top five free agents this July are…
- Indy Cornrows – Marquis Daniels = somewhat of a dilemma for the Pacers.
- WSJ.com – Not NBA-related, but this is a must-read column about John Madden’s legacy.