It seems like just about everytime I don't have a show because of the Diamondbacks, some huge news story breaks.  Today, it was the allegations made by Tim Donaghy.  You're probably familiar at this point with some of the allegations; NBA wanted a Game 7 in 2002, they targeted Yao Ming, officials were told not to eject star players, etc. 

Fans of the NFL and MLB accept inconsistent calling because it doesn't constantly plague the biggest moment of every game.  In the NBA, its hard to watch an important game and not see at least 2-3 calls that could have gone the other way.  The NBA, and basketball in general, is incredibly difficult to officiate because officials make hundreds of judgement calls on plays that last a second or two.

There's no easy solution for the NBA, but here are a couple of ideas:

• David Stern clones self and ref's every game - Its getting to a point in the NBA where no theory is too wacky to possibly be true.  You know the rumors about David Stern being connected and his penchant for hoarding power and controlling everything?  This would just be taking it to the next level.  Plus, as an added bonus, we'd be treated to his condescending sarcasm after each game.
• NBA eliminates ref's and players call fouls - If this were to happen, I'd immediately expect Charles Oakley to unretire, return to the NBA and win multiple MVP's until he's physically unable to move.  It would be fun to see which players would intimidate other players and which guys would never call a foul.  Whenever I've played pick up basketball, it takes approximately 1 possession to figure out which dude is calling everything and which dude is just there to play.  In this NBA, Dwight Howard reigns supreme and Tayshaun Prince plummets in value.
• Open gambling to all officials - If this happens, then it just becomes a skill for an official to out manuever the others and have a bigger impact on the outcome of the game.  Again, Charles Oakley would immediately become and official and the 3rd wealthiest man in America.

Other than those ideas, there are a couple that could actually happen.  The NBA is long overdue for a change in leadership and a sweeping overhaul of its officiating.  Its shocking to think, but Bud Selig may actually outlast both David Stern and Paul Tagliabue, yet has overwhelmingly been the worst commissioner.