5-on-5: Around The League

Go around the league with Jonah Ballow and John Focke to examine the top five stories of the week.
5-on-5: Around The League

Topic One
The New York Knicks met with Stephon Marbury to discuss a buyout agreement. The two parties could not reach a conclusion to the ongoing dispute.

Topic Two
Corey Brewer suffered a season-ending knee injury as the Timberwolves will have to adjust to absence off the bench.

Topic Three
The Celtics sit at the top of the East with a 17-2 record while the Lakers are 14-1 on the season. The two teams look primed to meet in the Finals for the second consecutive year.

Topic Four
The Clippers make another questionable deal by acquiring forward Zach Randolph from the New York Knicks. LA will now feature three big men in the post with Randolph, Chris Kaman, and Marcus Camby.

Topic Five
The Eastern Conference has improved in 2008-09 with nine teams playing .500 basketball. Miami, New Jersey, and New York are helping the conference compete with the West.