NBA Tidbits:

1) Milwaukee enters the season with some interesting lineup decisions - Yi Jianlian or Charlie Villaneuva at PF and Bobby Simmons or Desmond Mason at SF. Look for the starting lineup to be announced today though Yi and Mason have been working with the first team. Even with decisions coming, expect the minutes to be split rather evenly here. Redd, Williams and Bogut round out the starting lineup.

2) Mike Bibby is expected to be out 10-12 weeks following his thumb injury. Orien Greene, a defensive standout, will likely start over Quincy Douby.

3) Kings C Brad Miller has a back strain, and the Kings may look to rest him the first few games instead of risk further injury. Miller, though, hopes to start the season.

4) Most of GS's rotation - including Biedrins, Davis, Ellis, Pietrus, and Kelenna Azubuike - will be free agents after this season. Only Al Harrington and Stephen Jackson are under contact.

5) Rudy Gay could flourish in Memphis' up-tempo system, especialy after getting a year of experience under his belt. He averaged 15.1 PPG this pre-season.

6) Steve Francis is not part of the Rockets rotation.

7) Samuel Dalembert practiced yesterday, and is expected to open the season Wednesday for the 76ers. Speaking of Philly, stil no announcement on the starting shooting guard - Rodney Carney or Willie Green.

Keith Bogans won the starting SG spot in Orlando.

9) Rasheed Wallace accused the league of being fixed over the weekend.

10) ESPN' power rankings are out - 1) Spurs 2) Suns 3) Celtics 4) Mavericks 5) Rockets 6) Pistons 7) Jazz Bulls 9) Warriors 10) Cavs

11) Denver PG Chucky Atkins is out 6-8 weeks after injuring his groin.

I don't think people realize how good the Celtics are going to be this year if they stay healthy. IMO they are the class of the Eastern Conference simply because of the big 3. I would rate the East as follows:

Celtics
Pistons
Cavs
Bulls

celtics
pistons
bulls
raptors
cavs

sacremento looks like they're hurtin. starting season without artest, bibby, or brad miller. Kevin martin will have to play lights out for them to do anything.

rasheed seems like he is gettin nuttier and nuttier. good thing for the bulls i geuss. i dont think it will affect his playing though.

I think things must be lookin good in houston if steve francis isnt even in the rotation. i know they think alston and james are good fits for this new offensive system though.

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Love Number 5 and he will now be known in my mind as Rudy Burriton on every sportscenter highlight.

Rudy Burrito!!!!

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