Following a nice hiatus after the NBA Draft, it is time to check in on the NBA this off-season. So let’s take a look back at every single one of the league’s notable July transactions…

July 3
– Dallas signs Gerald Green
The first round of the 2005 NBA Draft featured a couple of superstars (Chris Paul, Deron Williams), a few impactful players (Andrew Bynum, Danny Granger, David Lee, Andrew Bogut), some other solid players (Raymond Felton, Jarrett Jack, Charlie Villanueva), and two high school busts. One of them was Martell Webster, who is still with the Blazers (who initially drafted him) and the other, Gerald Green, is now with his fourth team.

It will be interesting to see if Green can get his career started with the Mavericks. He is an exceptional athlete and has some range on his jumper. If he can somehow develop a mid-range game, he could play a role with Dallas.

Elliot Magruder isn’t a household name, but his dazzling take on politics is becoming legendary amongst those on Facebook. His Stuck in the Middle with You blog is sharp, thought-provoking, humorous, and fiercely insightful. His knowledge of politics is second only to his love of the Phoenix Suns and the Arizona Wildcats.

Elliot and NaismithLives.com senior writer Adam Stanco exchanged e-mails regarding basketball and politics. Before long they were discussing how the price of gas could determine college rivalries, how the Medicare controversy is similar to the NBA’s age minimum rule, and Elliot’s unrelenting desire for Asian women.

The following is what transpired…

With just hours remaining before the 2008 NBA Draft, NaismithLives.com Co-Founder and Senior Writer Adam Stanco is here to answer your questions.

Chris Palmer (Lewisburg, PA):
Why is it that teams in the late-teens to mid-20s in the draft are so much more inclined to take a shot on a guy who could turn out to be a complete bust?

With just hours remaining before the 2008 NBA Draft, NaismithLives.com Co-Founder and Senior Writer Adam Stanco is here to answer your questions.

Mike Shea (Lawrence, KS):
How far will Darrell Arthur slip in the draft now that he has injured his back and not been able to attend the last few camps? If he slips enough, could he be eligible for the injury rule to drop out of draft and go back to Kansas? How does the injury rule work?

With just hours remaining before the 2008 NBA Draft, NaismithLives.com Co-Founder and Senior Writer Adam Stanco is here to answer your questions.

Ryan Koenitzer (New York, NY):
Who do you see being this year's obvious flop that any casual fan can see is a wrong selection, but some GM doesn't (i.e., Rafael Araujo)?

All 14 lottery teams have the same story to tell. They all want to return to the playoffs. They all believe they are oh-so-close.

Let's take a look at where each team stands as they head into the NBA Draft and what they each should do once they get there...