DeAndre Jordan entered his first Dunk Contest after making the All-Star Game. He threw down two solid dunks but did not make the Finals.
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After a rough beginning in New Orleans and an up-and-down start to his Los Angeles Clippers career, Austin Rivers is exceeding expectations this season.
After a recent posterization of Miles Plumlee, Blake Griffin is once again back on highlight reels everywhere. Here is a look at five of his best dunks.
With Chris Paul and Blake Griffin missing significant portions of the season due to injury, J.J. Redick and DeAndre Jordan have kept things afloat.
As Carmelo Anthony trade rumors continue to swirl, the Los Angeles Clippers have emerged as a team he would be willing to go to. Should they try to get him?
With Chris Paul out until mid-March, Blake Griffin mostly controls the Clippers' playoff hopes. Here is a look at his first four games since his return.
Myles Turner is having an incredible sophomore year, but the standout play of the other big men in his class has kept Turner under the radar.
Victor Oladipo is having a career year in his first season for the Thunder. His revamped shooting and solid perimeter defense make him a perfect fit.
With the Kings seemingly out of the running for the eighth seed after Rudy Gay's injury, the Trail Blazers need to trade for a center now more than ever.
With Justise Winslow out for the year, James Johnson has been playing more for the Miami Heat, playing point forward for the first time in his career.
The Philadelphia 76ers signed Gerald Henderson for two years and $18 million to fill a hole in the backcourt. So far, he has done his job well.
After an incredible first season, Karl-Anthony Towns has had a strange year under Tom Thibodeau. His stats are up, but his defense has not met expectations.
After a career year with the Charlotte Hornets, Marvin Williams had a poor start to this season. Since his return from a knee injury, he's played better.
JaMychal Green is now the Memphis Grizzlies' starting power forward and Zach Randolph is playing off the bench. The arrangement has worked well for both.
The NBA has emphasized the three-pointer and shots at the rim, but midrange shots are still valuable in providing spacing. Here are the NBA's 10 best.
After making his first All-Star appearance last season, Isaiah Thomas is having another incredible year and is making a case for a spot in New Orleans.
Jabari Parker is having a breakout season and is looking like a potential secondary star alongside presumptive All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Aging Marcin Gortat is having a solid year for the Washington Wizards, especially on the glass. With Ian Mahinmi out, a playoff spot may rest with Gortat.
Lucas Nogueira has already played more minutes this year than in his first two combined and is a key piece for the Toronto Raptors on both ends of the floor
After missing the start of the season with knee tendinitis, Reggie Jackson is back and looking to push the Detroit Pistons further up in the standings.