Nighly Nugz

• As I watch Boozer completely abuse Gooden it's difficult for me not to wonder, "What if?" I have the sneaking suspicion LeBron has had that same thought.
  
• Deron Williams is a flat out beast. You can go back and fourth between Chris Paul and Williams but my money is with Williams. Their passing skills are both brilliant but Williams shoots the mid and trey better. Plus I like Williams' combination of size and quickness. You have a better chance of keeping Rosie out of the kitchen than Williams out of the lane.
  
• How has Sloan never won coach of the year?
• The Jazz are for real. If AK-47 can learn to accept his role as defensive stopper and complementary offensive player watch out. This team is hungry.
  
• How has Damon Jones gone through his career without someone bashing him in that fat mouf? It's amazing to watch how highly he regards himself. Damon, you blow...you always have.
  
• The Cuba/MJ commercials make me uncomfortable. I'm not sure why, they just do.
  
• The Cavs just don't impress me. Gibson, Hughes, James, Gooden, and Ilgauskas. You kidding me?
• I just noticed that when LeBron sits out he places his mouthpiece inside of his headband, resting against his dome. Yep you heard me. In his sweaty, nasty, headband. When he checked back into the game he just pulled it out and "POP" shoved it in his mouth. Didn't even wipe it off. Now that's gansta.
  

Fantasy Flash

There won't be any draft analysis but I have some rankings for you to chew on.

Bloods:

1) Mix-A-Lot Posse: Once Wade gets back this is a solid team. Stole AK-47 at the end of the 9th. Somebody tell Mix that Curry averages more TOs than dimes, blocks, and steals...combined.

2) Wig Splitters: Older than Stephen A. Smith's act but if healthy one of the top teams. Second center could make or break this squad.

3) Skrillas: Can Josh Smith, KG, and AI2 make up for Frye, Lee, West, and Korver? Only to a point. Skrillas is always there and will be again.

4) 40s: Great backcourt...terrible frontcourt. Gotta love Kaman and Joe Johnson this year.

5) Fancy Feast: Da Rook is ready to hand himself the title. Relax. Some solid guys but more holes than K-Mart's kneecaps.

6) WCD: Howard and Ben? Take cover when they head to the line. Nocioni, Warrick, and Miller in the starting lineup mean WCD watches the playoffs.

Crips:

1) BMF: BMF comes back into the league with a bang. A nice squad but is there enough big man stats with those forwards? TBD.

2) Death Row: A talented team once Bargnani qualifies for center and Bibby get healthy. It's been a long time since Death Row made the playoffs. Is this the year we see them again?

3) Revolution: Revolution's sub during the draft cost him. However the league's most active owner will make certain that it's working by the end of the year.

4) '64 Impalas: A solid team once the starting lineup gets sorted out. A long as the owner stays clear of ceiling fans Impalas are a lock for the playoffs.

5) Buddha Train: Tough draft for Buddha Train. LeBron may have been able to get Cleveland to the playoffs but he has no chance with this unit.

6) Balboa: #1 pick is a curse and Balboa has had it two years in a row. Drafting Shaq in the 6th didn't help either. Even with a bottle of olive oil Balboa won't slide into the playoffs.