This is the second of a multi part series on Free Agent Signings in the NBA. Since we last talked there has been some action amongst free agency.

Each summer for 18 days in July, the NBA hosts their summer league. Most of the time the “stars” do not participate in the summer league, but it does provide great game opportunities for some of the youngsters getting started in the league. We will preview one of the leagues, and when the others conclude we will give you an update of them, as well.

As training camp approaches for the US Men’s Olympic Basketball team, the question still remains - Can this years team restore the prominence of basketball for the United States? On Monday, the United States 12 man team will meet at the Thomas and Mack Center, on the campus of University of Nevada, Las Vegas to begin their four-day training camp.

What an off-season it’s been for the National Basketball Association! A great amount of free agent signings have been made, some have changed faces of franchises, where as others have solidified a teams attempt to contend. Good luck contending with Boston, as they look to be the team to beat again in 2009, but a nice free agent class may be all it takes to be the next Champ! Let’s take a look at a few of the bigger signing that have happened thus far:

While LeBron James has busted on the scene as a premiere NBA player, rumors swirl about his placement after the 2008-2009 season. Many experts say there is no way he will end up back in Cleveland, and is destined for New York City to play for the Knicks. If he bolts his hometown of Cleveland, where will that put his legacy as a NBA player, and as a legend in the state of Ohio?

After the Lakers were demolished by the Celtics, in game 6 of the NBA finals, a lot of questions arose about Kobe Bryant, and his “immortal” or “superstar” status. There is no question, Kobe Bryant is a superstar, but in professional sports, there are different levels of superstars.

As the NBA becomes a buzz over the free agent that will be in 2010, it is now time for the league owners, GM’s, and coaches to turn their attention towards the Free Agent class of 2008. As we know, and have read LeBron James will be a free agent in 2010, and wants to play in the Big Apple. But, who is going to be available to sign this off-season? What teams will make the biggest free agent splash? It should be an interesting summer to see where the names go.

The United States Men’s Basketball team took their first step towards achieving their goal on Saturday afternoon. The 12-player squad had their first formal practice in preparation for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Beijing China. This year’s Olympic squad has one goal in their mind- gold medal or bust. After a disappointing 2004 Olympics in Athens Greece, where the USA team took home a bronze medal, the country is counting on this group. Saturday’s practice was a two hour get together held at the Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Draft coverage coming to you from Stuart Scott is usually enough to make any man go bonkers. While Stu knows his sports, and especially the NBA, he can make a guy go crazy with his flamboyant/loud analysis.  The more I think about it, the more excited I am getting for the NBA draft. I think the NBA draft is the best of all professional sports drafts. It seems like we are much more familiar with the guys coming into the NBA than we are the other major sports, so let’s get this draft started.