Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel writes that what happens this summer could determine the future of Vince Carter in Toronto. Plus tidbits from around the NBA.

Peter Vecsey's latest article from the NY Post mentions Milwaukee, New York, Miami and Phoenix as possible destinations for Gary Payton. Vecsey also has thoughts about Phil Jackson and reports that Clyde Drexler returning to the Blazers as the new GM, not head coach. Anyone know if Drexler has a degree in chemistry?

Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel writes about how a Webber trade could benefit the Kings and news from around the rest of the NBA.

Miami Herald writer, Barry Jackson writes about Jason Williams' possible trade request, Jeff Van Gundy's unhappiness over the resignation of Dave Checketts and other news from around the NBA.

This year, Cleveland's Chris Mihm was the doughnut man. Isiah Thomas was in charge of vaccumming the training room as a rookie. David Wingate was terrorized by Charles Barkley. Harold Minor sang semi-nude. Read about the tasks rookies are "suggested" to perform in the NBA.