Kobe Bryant might be rehearsing his best apology speech after appearing to direct a gay slur at an official.

Josh Hamilton might be a feet-first slider the rest of his career.

Justin Morneau might be analyzing the strike zone.

FIVE THINGS

NBAStore.com released the league's top-selling jerseys for 2010-11. Few surprises here:

1. LeBron James

2. Kobe Bryant

3. Rajon Rondo

4. Amare Stoudemire

5. Derrick Rose

Have a good list? Send it to mrand@startribune.com

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Obviously we have to make some changes to our team, but we would prefer for [Nash] not to be one of ' em." -- Alvin Gentry, Phoenix Suns coach, to ESPN.com on whether Steve Nash, 37, has played his final game in a Suns uniform.