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The New York Hot Button question this week: Is making Jason Kidd the new head coach of the Nets the right move?

Mike Mazzeo breaks down what hiring Jason Kidd as the head coach will mean for the Nets.

The Spurs Tim Duncan scores seven points in OT, sweeps the Grizzlies and heads to the 5th NBA Final for San Antonio. Tim is our No. 1. James Neal's 4 points for the Penguins nets him No. 5 and Anibal Sanchez's shutout for the Tigers lands the pitcher

P.J. Carlesimo reacts to the news that Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge denied the Nets permission to speak to Doc Rivers about their vacant coaching position.

Stephen A. Smith discusses where the Nets may search for a new head coach.

The author, chef and Knick fan developed his signature skirt steak recipe while napping through a Knicks game in the Jamal Crawford years, and he says his hatred of the Nets "could power New York for a day."

The burning question for this week's New York Hot Button: Can the Knicks hold off the Nets for the Atlantic Division title?

In fact ALL the titles, over the last eight years, have gone to teams whose players got more rest, specifically played less than 3,000 minutes per season. Henry Abbott explains.

Marc Stein on the Lakers' options moving forward, Marc Gasol's All-Star snub, and the chances the Celtics make a move before the trade deadline.

The best young players in the NBA are, David Thorpe points out, not so different from the best players in the NBA, period.

David Thorpe's prescription to get some of the NBA's best point guards back on track.

This week features the Hollinger Rankings, with special guest John Hollinger and why the Thunder are #1.

TrueHoop's Henry Abbott with John Hollinger on Dwight Howard, Deron Williams and the struggles of L.A. and Brooklyn. Plus, a look a the Mavs, the Pacers and who will win the NBA scoring title.

Dwight Howard talks about his decision to opt into his final year with the Magic, his initial request to join the Brooklyn Nets and his final decision to join the Lakers.

In this week's edition of Stephen A's State of Mind, our host discusses what the Nets can do to get better and what to expect from the Knicks in 2013.

Our NBA 411 bloggers and experts review their team's trade moves, looking at teams that improved their positions, some that made questionable moves and those who were content to stand pat.