Can we make sure we keep Omri Casspi’s razors hidden from him? I thought we had an agreement that we’d do that with all European NBAers anyways.

Hey everyone, it’s Lacktion Chris stepping in for the usuals for this middling Monday of basketball activity. (Or, considering there are only three games, is that lacktivity I sense?!) First off are some goofy photos (all courtesy of Dan B.)… Worst of the Weekend in Pictures: WOO! Pacers basketball!!! “Didn’t you just get in trouble with the law or something?” “For the last time, man, I’m not Gary Coleman!” The Birdman without 8 pounds of hair product..

In Sunday’s New York Times, there was a bit of a rant from Alison Hendrie — freelance writer and mother of a high-school aged basketball player. She was pleased to find a place online where her son’s games were discussed.

The Detroit Pistons: Joe Dumars’ master plan continued with a 107-83 loss to the Pacers in Indianapolis. Ben Gordon had a game-high 26 points on 10-for-17 shooting, but Charlie Villaneuva missed the game with a sore back, while Rip Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince combined to shoot 5-for-20 and finished with more turnovers (4) than assists. The result: a 24-point loss to one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference.

By Marc Stein Are the Suns inching closer to a trade with Philadelphia headlined by Amare Stoudemire and Andre Iguodala? Separate sources close to both teams caution that it’s too soon to answer that question affirmatively.

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Trevor Winter played a total five minutes in the NBA, during which time he managed to commit five fouls, per coach Flip Saunders’ instructions.

Those players lucky enough to be invited to All-Star weekend probably have an assortment of goals: To get some rest.

Michael Beasley : Hey, check me out. I’m a shark. RRRRRRRRROOOWWWWWR.

BALL. The Miami Heat: After his team scored only 13 points in the fourth quarter en route to a 102-86 loss to the Crabs in Cleveland, Dwyane Wade said: “This team is just better than us