I guess this is what happens when you put the two dumbest players in the league on the same team.

For all you people who wanted Delonte, he may be available again. Of course, the reason he may be available again is probably the same reason the Bulls passed on him this summer.

I guess it's a good thing the Bulls passed on all those chances to trade for him . . .

So basically, since none of us have played in the NBA, we have no idea what we're talking about. I didn't realize you needed to be a basketball genius to figure out that losing by 30 points every night is bad, but apparently you do. Stupid and arrogant is no way to go through life, Vinny.

I'm guessing the Bulls have once again won the Forbes Profitability Championship.

Don't worry Ron, many Bulls fans had to drink during games too to watch those teams.

What a sad way to go out.

Lebron can't be happy . . .

OK, it's against Golden State, but still. 55 points is amazing for a rookie.

Ironically enough, many of Gooden's coaches have been known to use those kinds of slurs to describe Gooden's defense.

The jokes are just too easy here . . .

"Paul outplayed Rondo on Sunday night, but the Celtics beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-87 anyway as Boston improved to 4-0 behind Paul Pierce's 27 points. After the game, Paul pursued Rondo toward the Celtics' locker room and had to be blocked by Boston assistant coaches.

"Rondo is a lucky guy, to play with guys like Pierce, [Ray] Allen and [Kevin] Garnett," Paul, who scored 22 points with eight assists, said with a sly smile.

Asked if that was meant as a slight toward Rondo, the two-time All-Star said, "No, no. He is a great point guard and he's a champion. It's my hope to achieve that."

Rondo had even less to say on the matter, which seemed to stem from a second-quarter incident when the two got tangled up under the basket after Ray Allen's 3-pointer. Referees stepped between them as words were exchanged and the players were assessed matching technical fouls.

"Rajon has requested you not ask anything about Chris Paul now, tomorrow, or any other time," Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said when Rondo limped out of the trainer's room favoring his right ankle.

"We have different styles based on what each team needs," Rondo said. "He has to do a lot more than what I have to do. My job is easy playing with these guys."

Allen scored 17 points, Kevin Garnett had 14 and Rondo had 10 assists and six points for Boston, which pulled away with an 11-3 run in the last four minutes to turn an 86-83 lead into an 11-point runaway. But even after it was over, Paul was still upset with Rondo.

The Hornets point guard walked toward the Boston locker room as the Celtics were filing off the court before Celtics' assistant coaches stopped him; New Orleans coach Byron Scott came over to retrieve him.

Rondo looked back but kept walking."

[From the fanshots. Dr. Del Negro says it's an unusual ankle injury and it's possible Rose will miss the opener. Dr. Rose (someone else took his MCAT) says there's no way he'll miss the game.

Either way, it's looking like Rose will be missing nearly the entire preseason, which isn't a good thing for a team supposedly banking on continuity and camaraderie over talent. -ed.]

OK, now I'm officially concerned.

The collective bargaining agreement with the referees expired last week, and it looks like the league is getting ready to hire scab refs. Remember, these are the guys who weren't good enough to get hired by the NBA in the first place.

Thank God. Maybe now he'll remember that he owns a basketball team.

I demand they test Lebron next. That dude is jacked.

It's still subject to the bankruptcy court, but the Chairman is now one step closer to owning a hopeless, money-losing hockey franchise. Congratulations, Jerry!

"You take our bad contract, and we'll take yours."

[From the Fanshots. I can't wait to read this. Jerry Reinsdorf: basketball scout. -ed.]

There's a lot of stuff in here, and I don't know where to begin with it. Basically, he calls Gordon a "fourth guard," and refuses to endorse VDN again.

"The changes include: the addition of two open air bars—with great views of the court—in sections 312 and 329; the addition of trendy concourse food stations with increased seating; new dining and viewing areas at the top of many sections; the addition of flat screen televisions; a new lighting system featuring photography and animation on the concourse walls; bright illumination in the seating aisles; floor-to-ceiling windows for spectacular views of Chicago’s skyline; bright graphics and signs highlighting "The Madhouse on Madison Street;" and much more."

That sign looks really lame, but whatever.

Not a bad move by the Clips to rid themselves of Randolph.

I guess Brandon Jennings was wrong about Sessions not being there.