* Look For the Trifecta, as Well as the "Defect-A" — The NBA will hold a four-day development camp and host clinics for youth in Cuba from April 23-26. There are only two requirements for prospective attendees: must be able to play baseball, and not get seasick.
* "Shaun of the Head" — Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston was suspended one game without pay for hitting Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki in the groin. Livingston's punishment equates to roughly one "hand check."
* They Hope to Make a "Splash" in the Playoffs — The Golden State Warriors clinched the NBA's best season record and locked up home-court advantage through the NBA Finals should they advance that far. Their next "clinch" occurs to the Warriors' sphincters, when the Spurs pay a playoff visit.
* "F" is For "Farewell" — John Calipari said five to seven Kentucky underclassman could declare for the NBA draft. Those who elect to remain at UK are expected to say to the league "F the NBA."
* Noah-it-All — Joakim Noak said the Chicago Bulls can beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in a seven-game series, despite their 99-94 loss to the Cavs on Sunday. Just to play devil's advocate, LeBron James said the Cavs would easily have the advantage in a four-game series.
* Momma Said "Knock You Out" — Phoenix police say Suns forwards Marcus and Markieff Morris were part of a five-person group that committed felony aggravated assault against a man they believed to be sending "inappropriate" text messages to their mother. That same five-person group was also part of the starting "lineup" at the Phoenix police station.
* "Tanks" For the Memories, or Blow Time — The Los Angeles Lakers lost their 56th game on Sunday, setting a franchise record for losses in a season. Asked to confirm whether he thought the team was the worst in Lakers' history, Bryant refused to "testify."
* He's Finger-Wagging Good, Y'all — Dikembe Mutombo headlined the 2015 class to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. His bust will be called a "block head."
* Rubi-Ole — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio will wait until the end of the regular season to announce whether he will play for Spain in the European championships. It's a "Decision" that may send a Timberwolve to Europe, but not to Cleveland.
* This Week's NBA Finals Prediction — This is based on Jeffrey Boswell's NBA's "S.W.I.S.H." rankings (Statistical Weighted Index Summation Hierarchy), which takes into account hard data and soft tacos to determine the two teams most likely to meet in the NBA Finals.
Cleveland Over San Antonio in 7.
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