Gilbert Arenas has seen the Wizards hang tough while he recovers from knee surgery. AP

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Washington Wizards -- (See Sacramento.) What happens when Gilbert Arenas, a better player than Bibby and a far better blogger, returns from knee surgery?

Houston Rockets -- An injury-free Tracy McGrady and another gear for Yao Ming. They will have to carry this team if it's to go anywhere but -- as was the case last season -- out the playoff door quickly.

Indiana Pacers -- Martial law in Indianapolis. Yes, it presents some sticky constitutional issues, but it sure would reduce temptations.

Utah Jazz -- A shut-off valve on the simmering pressure that is coach Jerry Sloan right now after continued poor play and a flareup with guard Gordan Giricek, whom he sent home Wednesday.

Portland Trail Blazers -- Whatever the opposite of a reality check is for Brandon Roy, get him that. He doesn't need to wake up. He needs to keep playing the way he's playing, which, during this improbable Blazers winning streak, is like the best player in the league.

Denver Nuggets -- An answer to this question: Is the team as happy with Allen Iverson as he is with it? The superstar guard has said he wants the Mile High City to be his last stop, but, though it's not all on Iverson, the Nugs still don't look like a championship contender.

Golden State Warriors -- A lot of love -- and a rigid curfew -- for Stephen Jackson.

Los Angeles Lakers -- Gold-embossed, poster-sized copies of this quote, delivered recently by Kobe Bryant: "This team is the closest I've ever been on. I feel we have a bond as a group. There are no cliques. We all hang out together. I'm happy with it." Let's revisit in May.

Toronto Raptors -- More than a peep or two from Andrea Bargnani; the emergence of the top pick of the '06 draft could cement this team as one of the elite in the East.

New Orleans Hornets -- Safe haven in a storm. Talk to almost anyone in that franchise, and he or she can still tell you a heartbreaking story about Hurricane Katrina.

Orlando Magic -- Tapes of the first month of the season. Man, it was fun then, wasn't it? This reality stuff sucks.

Phoenix Suns -- Relief from everyone telling them that they need better interior defense. And, oh yes, one more interior defender.

Dallas Mavericks -- An injection of fun into what could be a crusade for redemption. Dirk, jeez, smile a little, will you?

Boston Celtics -- An embargo on the words "Auerbach," "Russell," "Cousy," "Bird," "parquet," "Garden Mystique" and "dynasty." But, fellas, let's not screw up what seems to be one of those, you know, old-Celtic-type seasons.

Detroit Pistons -- Sandwich boards for each player emblazoned with the words, WE'RE STILL HERE! Though after Wednesday night's win in Boston, everyone probably realizes it.

San Antonio Spurs -- An end to those irritating, paparazzi-fueled rumors about one of their internationally known players that constantly plagues this team: Once and for all, is Matt Bonner really a redhead?