Hot, Hot Summer

How ‘bout those free agents?

It’s like a scene from Wife Swap.

Baron back to reclaim his LA turf.

Elton Brand bolting for more Philly Cheesesteak and about two million in pocket change.

Steroid-injecting Corey heads to the Bay. Too bad he won’t be shooting many free throws.

Chris Kaman wanting to play for the German national team. He doesn't speak a word of German.

And a man named Smush Parker is still on the roster.

Suddenly, Donald Sterling looks nothing like the racist, Holiday Inn staying, prostitute-hiring owner he is accused to be.

And the sad thing is I feel sorry for him. Maybe just a tinge.

In other news, former UCLA and youtube sensation Russell Westbrook made his debut for Oklahoma City Monday, tallying 18 points and 5 assists, showing spectator Kevin Durant his ability to run the point.

At one stretch OKC trailed 21-6 and Westbrook kept the only nameless team in the league by scoring eight consecutive points.

His debut performance was underlined by another solid outing Tuesday, contributing 19 points on 8-10 shooting with athletic finishes while using his quickness to assert himself over a hapless Kevin Krueger.

Think Kevin Durant is happy? He came to play in the second game.

From ESPN: "Westbrook has been the best all-around player in the Orlando summer league through two games.

The 6-3 point guard seemed able to get to the rim anytime he pleased and Durant admitted after the game that he's already dreaming of the possibilities of running the wing next season as Westbrook pushes the ball frantically up the court.

Durant studied game tapes of Westbrook's college days at UCLA before the draft, but already he's topped his expectations.

'I knew Westbrook was a good defensive player and really athletic, but I didn't know he was this good,' Durant said. 'He's shown me a lot and I'm already excited about playing with him.'"