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Wednesday Footnotes
Sactown Royalty — ... Varejao and an expiring contract for Artest doesn't get me excited, but when you switch that to Mike Bibby, add a first-round pick and make Varejao's salary no more than an average of $7 million a year, I'm more inclined to be intrigued. As noted around these parts previously (this thread particularly), Varejao's numbers won't blow you away. But the first-look numbers don't reveal everything about Varejao. He's a damn fine forward... for the right price. Finally, a discussion of who should start -- the best players, or the best combination of players. ...

Who Starts?
SportsFilter — Kurt of Forum Blue and Gold wonders whether its best to start your 5 "best players" or your "most complimentary" 5? Read Story.

Vince Carter, Sixth Man?
FanHouse — ... 's defense helps the first line and Vince's scoring helps the second shift, then of course it's the right move. Forum Blue & Gold hosted a conversation along these lines last week: Do you start your best players or the line-up which fits best? The starters might be better with Vince than Wright, but the benefit to the second line should outweigh that. I mean, ...

Ep. 217: Freakin’ Streakin’
The Basketball Jones — ... On today’s show, Tas and I discuss: the Nuggets streaky play; how far the Magic have come in just a few SVG months; whether coaches should start their best five players or find complementary line-ups; and much, much more. ...