News Around the NBA

• The Painted Area discusses Cleveland's new offensive approach for this season: Utilizing Lebron James in more motion oriented sets
• Henry Abbott of True Hoop discusses the Detroit Pistons and their possibilities for the future in light of their acquisition of Allen Iverson for Chauncy Billups and Antonio McDyess
• Johnny Ludden of Yahoo Sports discusses the transformation of the Phoenix Suns and its effect on their players - especially Steve Nash
• Eric Musselman discusses James Posey's impact on the New Orleans Hornets thus far. This read should shed some light on the importance of Derek Fisher as a LA Laker
• Musselman also writes about the traits that good teams looks for in players and how having good character can be more important than having skill. These exerpts should make Laker fans really appreciate the players on their team, from Kobe Bryant to Luke Walton.