YAYsports! NBA

[Bringing it swiftly, directly, and with a burst of passive-aggressive anger when necessary.]

We’re finally back from our top secret business trip. The plane back to LA was only half full, which is enough of a miracle, but by coyly sitting in the exact middle of the plane, we were served snacks from both aisles. That’s SNACKS x2. Anyway, everything should be back to normal tomorrow.

The airport newstand floored us with their offering of Street and Smith’s 05-06 Pro Basketball Preview. Next to the playoffs, the months leading up to the start of the regular season are the best. We buy every one of these overpriced books. There’s nothing like spending $8 to read predictions based on Sam Cassell still being with the Timberwolves. If you haven’t noticed, we’re easily swayed by things like glossy photos and bright, shiny lights.

The Rockets sign Yao to a max extension. Laker and Knick fans to change their unrealistic ‘07 free agent daydreams to LeBron, Melo, or Dwyane Wade.

ESPN’s Marc Stein says the league-wide love affair with Michael Finley climaxes in San Antonio.

This simple, yet brilliant observation on Celticsblog.com makes us wonder how Albert Belle never ended up on the Red Sox.

John Lopez of the Houston Chronicle waxes crazy about the WNBA’s struggles to be seen as unsucky.