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Tyler Hansbrough demonstrates his readiness for the NBA by tuning out Larry Brown thinking instead about the cheeseburger he's going to have for lunch

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Link o'Day

Twitter / Kevin Love: Today is a sad day...Kevin ...
Today is a sad day...Kevin McHale will NOT be back as head coach next season. It was only a matter of time before a player said something on Twitter they weren't supposed to. I had my money on Ron Artest being first but there you have it.

Kevin later tweeted that he didn't know the news wasn't public. Ruh roh. Of course it is only the T-Wolves so it's not like people in NY really care.

But if YOU care you can keep up with the story at Canis Hoopus

Suns

• Twitter / Terrence Williams: @phoenixstan I'll throw a ...
  @phoenixstan I'll throw a swimming pool party LOL I would love to play with Nash  Terrence Williams in response to my tweet asking how he felt about coming to Phx w/ the 14th pick. Smart kid
• The case for Chase| Valley of the Suns
  If the Phoenix Suns draft Chase Budinger next week, it would be a solid pick for their offense, but it won't do a whole lot for their defense. I sense a bit of Wildcat homerism here...hmmm Michael?
  

NBA General

• What's next for the Magic - Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
  I've never been a big Hedo fan (except of the pizza). Validation for my instincts here from KD
• X’s & O’s of Basketball: Don't Buy into the Vertical Leap Hype
  Good news for short, nonathletic people everywhere
• Suicide lines: Love tweets McHale out, Ben Gordon, Shaq ... - Ball Don't Li... - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
  I link to lots of other great links...meta linkage
• Bill Laimbeer has no shot at coaching in the NBA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
  Laimbeer has it backward. He thinks the NBA won’t hire him because he has been coaching women. In fact, he has been coaching women because the NBA won’t hire him.

WNBA

• WNBA.com: WNBA.com Power Rankings: June 16, 2009
  The Mercury come in 2nd in this week's power rankings and lead the West. It's early yet, but a good start. Tonight's game against the Lynx will be big. With only 30 games left, every game is big
  
• Winning, Singing and Celebrating in WNBA Blogs in Fan Voice
  DB24's blog. Her energy jumps off the screen
• 10 Questions with a Journey Man " WNBA Outsiders:
  Interview with Phx fan Alex Chambers about his upcoming trip around the country to see the WNBA in all 13 cities
• W.N.B.A. Roundup - With Retooled Roster, Mystics Are Off to Franchise’s First 3-0 Start - NYTimes.com
  The Washington Mystics appear to have found a winning combination with their latest roster makeover and coaching change.