NBA Essentials ranks our six favorite stories of the day.1. TrueHoop: David Stern says McHale would have been suspended for the Rambis clothesline if it happened today.
2. Detroit Bad Boys: Coming around on the Michael Curry hire.
3. The Association: Secret photo of Lakers practicing to defend Paul Pierce.
4. The Sporting Blog: "Yao Ming is tall like rocket ready for take off."
5. D.C. Sports Bog: Caron Butler showing off some dance moves.
6. TMZ: Former Bull Jason Caffey has lots of kids, but not lots of money.




