Thanks to John Raffo and Steve for taking care this series yesterday...Thanks to the apple juice and rest, I feel better and have come to the reality that we will have a shorten season.  Lets hit the internets for some morning reads for you citizens:

Corey Maggette, other NBA vets play ball and discuss lockout - latimes.com
In between pickup games at Loyola Marymount, Maggette, Al Harrington and Earl Watson express support for union and concern for arena workers

Players Association to meet Friday in Los Angeles - Sam Amick - SI.com
The National Basketball Players' Association will hold a meeting in Los Angeles on Friday...Sam was the first to report this on his twitter.

The Daily Illini :: Is losing good?
If you’re an Indianapolis Colts fan, do you really want your team to win?

Hoops Addict " Players Need To Cut Their Losses

Obama 'heartbroken' NBA season will be delayed - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
President Obama said Tuesday that he's "a little heartbroken that the NBA season is getting delayed...invite DFish and Stern for a beer at WH lawn!

What Do the NBA Lockout and a Dark Staples Center Mean for Downtown? :: blogdowntown

20 Second Timeout: The Real Deal About the NBA Lockout

Some futbol stuff:

Ecuador drops United States to 1-3-1 under Jurgen Klinsmann - ESPN
Non-Bball related: Some good friendlies on last night. USMNT lost to Ecuador;

Brazil v. Mexico was great! Ronaldihno still's got it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MvBmLuqw9rE