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.
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