New York – NBA commissioner David Stern has indefinitely suspended Gilbert Arenas, saying the Washington Wizards guard is “not currently fit to take the court” for a game.

Stern said in a statement Wednesday that Arenas’ actions will “ultimately result in a substantial suspension, and perhaps worse.”

Because Arenas violated NBA rules by bringing guns into Washington’s locker room, Stern decided to punish Arenas now. He said the suspension begins immediately.

“We fully endorse the decision of the NBA to indefinitely suspend Gilbert Arenas,” the Wizards responded in a statement on Wednesday. “Strictly legal issues aside, Gilbert’s recent behavior and statements, including his actions and statements last night in Philadelphia, are unacceptable. Some of our other players appeared to find Gilbert’s behavior in Philadelphia amusing. This is also unacceptable. Under Abe Pollin’s leadership, our organization never tolerated such behavior, and we have no intention of ever doing so.”

Stern says he originally planned to wait for the criminal investigation to be completed before taking action, and had directed the Wizards to do the same.

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As he preps himself for the rigors of another season, Carmelo Anthony moves forward as the Denver Nuggets’ franchise player with perhaps more expectations than he’s ever had as a pro.

Last year, by many a hoops analyst’s opinion, he was recognized as perhaps the most efficient scorer in the league. At times he reminded us of a young George Gervin. Elegant and crafty, he made 30 look as easy as a routine trip to the gas station; especially on December 10th when he netted 33 in a quarter, tying the former Spurs legend for the most points in a quarter – EVER.

On other occasions, he showed a willingness to bang, mixing it up with the bigs and giving smaller guards and forwards hell in a handbag. Unsurprisingly, his efforts produced all star caliber numbers – 23, 7 and 3 – even if he missed the bid to prove it. For his trouble, Melo and his Nuggets reached the Western Conference Finals, where they met and were eventually defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers.

The bittersweet end to his 2008-2009 season unfortunately came on his birthday, but Melo and the Nuggets retooled over the summer adding depth to an already deep squad.

“Hopefully the moves we made in the offseason will pay off,” he says. “I’m just looking forward to competing with the rest of my teammates this year.”

Among the new additions is former UNC standout Ty Lawson, a point guard who has shown the mettle of a seasoned veteran over the summer and in the Nuggets opener last night. Lawson was drafted to learn from Chauncey Billups, arguably the best floor general in the league, which he will most certainly do. Add JR Smith to the mix (when he gets back from suspension) and suddenly the Nuggets now have the makings of a futuristic backcourt.

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In case you hadn’t heard, Stephen Jackson got like five fouls in the first ten minutes of a game against the Lakers and it turns out it was a direct result of his matchup with Kobe Bryant.

Jackson found himself emotionally charged over the battle with the superstar shooting guard and apparently reacted violently because he felt like he was on an island against Bryant.

“Nobody reacted but me, so the team didn’t have a reaction,” Jackson said after practice Wednesday. “It was only me standing up for myself. I don’t think anybody else stood up for me.

Apparently, Jackson wanted or needed some help given the physical nature of play that ensued between he and Bryant. in that short time span. The former Pacer and Spur continue his rant, arguing that he too should be consider the best player in the league.

“I’m not a fan of Kobe. I’m not somebody who looks up to him,” Jackson said. “I’m a grown man, so when I go out there and play the game, I play the game. I feel like I’m just as good as him. I might not get the publicity or the notoriety he gets, but I feel like I can play with anybody in the NBA.”

Well, he may be as good as Kobe in his own mind, but stats don’t prove it and neither does the following clip.

WATCH JACKSON GET CROSSED UP

He killed it with the glasses hanging from the “S.” What do you think? Is this the lamest shit you’ve seen this decade or does Mike Beas get props for his ink ode to our higher power?

ESPN is reporting that Lebron James will be named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA this afternoon. James will accept the award in his hometown of Akron, Ohio – 30 minutes outside of Cleveland – and his entire team will travel to James’ high school to watch him accept the award.

James and his Cleveland Cavaliers are slated to begin a second round series with the Atlanta Hawks tomorrow evening in Cleveland.

A frontrunner for the award all season long, the All-Star forward averaged over 28 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds this year while shooting over 48 percent from the field.