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Playmaker Roundup: Steve Nash passes Gary Payton for 7th on all-time assists list, Rondo looking forward to All-Star Weekend, Ray Lewis stars in commercial with Drew Brees and more...

          Louis Ceaser IV, Playmaker Intern

• STEVE NASH: Congratulations to PHX point guard, Steve Nash, who just passed Gary Payton for # 7 on the all-time career assists list during the Sun's win over the Jazz, 102-101. Nash now has over 8,972 career assists. Post-game, Nash spoke to SB Nation about his admiration and respect for "The Glove," Gary Payton. 

• BRANDON JENNINGS: The Bucks put a hurting on the Clippers, winning 102-78 on Valentine's Day. Jennings recorded 20 points, including 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal. Follow Young Buck on Twitter @BLKICE3.

• RAJON RONDO: RR and Kevin Garnett aren't picking sides when it comes to the upcoming NBA All-Star Three Point Competition. Both Paul Pierce and Ray Allen (NBA all-time three-point leader) will be participating along with Kevin Durant, Daniel Gibson, James Jones and Dorell Wright. Paul Pierce is the defending champ. 

• RAY LEWIS: RL52 may be a future movie star...real talk. On the field, Lewis is one of the most intimating middle linebackers ever; off the field he's covered in soap suds and blowing up things in Old Spice commercials. This time, Lewis teams up with New Orleans' Saints QB, Drew Brees in a two-minute commercial for Pepsi Maxx titled "The Bottle Attacks." Click here to see the video.

Playmaker Roundup Super Bowl XLV Edition: Kevin Love replaces Yao Ming in 2011 NBA All-Star game, Steve Nash snubbed as All-Star, Osi Umenyiora talks Super Bowl weekend and more...

          Louis Ceaser IV, Playmaker Intern

• Don't forget to watch Super Bowl XLV, this Sunday, 6:30 pm EST on FOX. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers. EA Sports/Madden 2011 is picking the Steelers. Who are you picking? Should be a great game!

• YAO MING: NBA Commissioner David Stern selected Minnesota Timberwolves' forward Kevin Love as Yao Ming's replacement in the 2011 NBA All-Star game. Love is currently leading the League in rebounds, averaging 15.5. boards per game. 

• STEVE NASH: The PHX Sun's PG did not make the 2011 NBA All-Star roster. Instead, Russel Westbrook of the OKC Thunder will be making his first appearance in the star-studded game. Even though Nash is the leading scorer on his team, the Sun's overall record blocked Nash's chances of making it to L.A. 

• RAJON RONDO: Ross Coleman of Bleacher Report has Derrick Rose, Rajon Rondo and the Top 25 Dimes of the Season so far. Meanwhile, the C's fell to Dallas, 101 to 97. RR recorded 12 assists, including 4 steals and a turnover. 

• BRANDON JENNINGS: Young Buck made the starting rotation on Thursday against the Warriors but failed to make an impact in only 24 minutes of playing time. Jennings went 1 for 6 of shooting for two points and 6 assists. The Bucks lost to Golden State, 100 to 94.

• JONATHAN VILMA: JV wrote on his Facebook that he's in Florida for SuperBowl weekend; choosing to by-pass all the cold weather in Texas. Wish I could venture out to Florida but California has nice weather too, so can't complain.

• RAY LEWIS: According to Raven's Insider there is no truth to the rumor about Baltimore offering Lewis a financial package to bring forth retirement. RL52, has already mentioned that he will be back for another season.

• OSI UMENYIORA: O.U.  was featured on ESPN discussing this weekend's SuperBowl and the Giants' 2010-11 season. Click here to view the video.

• HELIO CASTRONEVES: Penske racing recently announced the extension of a multi-year partnership with PPG Industries and Guidepoint Systems. Both companies will serve as primary and associate sponsors on the cars driven by Castroneves and teammate Ryan Briscoe. 

Playmaker Roundup: Brandon Jennings voted to the 2011 NBA Frosh/Soph game, E.J. Henderson and Jonathan Vilma have mix-up at the Pro-Bowl, Rondo and C's barely escape the Sacramento Kings and more...

          Louis Ceaser IV, Playmaker Intern

• BRANDON JENNINGS: Young Buck returned to action over the weekend; Sekou Smith of NBA Hang Time blog writes that Jennings is not satisfied with his current playing time. Jennings is on limited playing time (11 to 20 minutes) because the Bucks want to make sure their star player remains healthy. On top of that, Earl Boykins and Dooling have been doing a decent job at point; coach Scott Skiles doesn't want to rush things.
• On another note, congratulations to Jennings who was voted to the 2011 NBA Frosh/Soph game. Last year, B.J. recorded 22 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds and 4 steals.

• STEVE NASH: Steve Hawkins of Bleacher Report writes that if Carmelo Anthony stays with Denver, then Nash could be the next big-name free agent that is traded. The PHX Suns probably won't make the playoffs and are in the re-building stage, so keeping Nash does not make any sense. Steve Nash turns 37 years old in five days and wants to play on a championship contender; LA or Miami may be interested. We'll keep you up-to-date.

• YAO MING: Jessey Dorsey of Bleacher Report has the top 10 Players who should replace the Rocket's center in the 2011 NBA All Star game. Hey Mr. Stern...how about subbing in Blake Griffin? Click here to read the article.

• RAJON RONDO: RR and the Celtics almost lost to one of the weakest teams in the NBA, the Sacramento Kings, yesterday. Rondo did his part however; scored 17 points, including 10 assists, and 4 steals. The Celtics squeezed out of Sac with a 95-90 victory. 

• YAO MING: Jessey Dorsey of Bleacher Report has the top 10 Players who should replace the Rocket's center in the 2011 NBA All Star game. Hey Mr. Stern...how about subbing in Blake Griffin? Click here to read the article.

• RAY LEWIS: RL52 wants the NFL Pro-Bowl to remain in Hawaii. The Pro-Bowl will be hosted in Hawaii in 2012; beyond that, remains to unanswered.

• JONATHAN VILMA: The Viking's E.J. Henderson was given a paycheck and free travel to Hawaii to ride the bench at the Pro-Bowl after New Orleans Saints' Jonathan Vilma confirmed he couldn't attend due to personal issues. JV ended up playing in the Pro-Bowl, as the replacement, Henderson looked on from the sidelines. But don't get too sad for Henderson, who recently received a $45,000 check, a sum alloted to the winning team. The NFC beat up on the AFC with the final score of 55-41.

• OSI UMENYIORA: Throwback video of O.U. working out with the legendary and comedic Chuck Smith. Click here to view the video.

• DONOVAN MCNABB: DM5 will be providing ESPN with a guest analysis this week. McNabb took the time to address the media, stating that he's still a Redskin and will be working out extra hard this off-season to become a starter.