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Dec 12, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) stands with forward Kevin Durant (35) during the third quarter at Target Center. The Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) slams dunks during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 28, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) scores a basket between Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) and center Marc Gasol (33) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 100-93. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Power Rankings: Warriors, Grizzlies Grapple For Top Spot

Apr 8, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) holds onto a rebound against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

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Anthony Davis Becomes Shot Blocking Machine (Video)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Awards Watch: The Anthony Davis Show

Nov 12, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 12, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Ronnie Price (9) commits a flagrant 2 foul against New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers (25) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Price was ejected from the game due to the foul. The Pelicans defeated the Lakers 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Ronnie Price Suspended One Game For Flagrant Foul On Austin Rivers

December 18, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Hornets head coach Monty Williams (right) instructs power forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 103-96. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans Coach Monty Williams Helped Ryan Anderson After Girlfriend’s Suicide

Nov 9, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shows his frustrations against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 107-95. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 10, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) argues with the referees during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers beat the Pelicans 118-111. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans Vs Cavaliers Final Score: LeBron James’ Triple Double Leads Cleveland Past New Orleans

Oct 28, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Davis Throws Down Nasty Dunk (Video)

Nov 4, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) dribbles the ball as New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik (3) defends during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Al Jefferson Schools Anthony Davis With ‘Dream Shake’ (Video)

Oct 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jimmer Fredette (32) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Michael Jenkins (6) during the second half of a preseason game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Thunder 120-86. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jimmer Fredette Donates 900 Sweatshirts To New York School

Oct 30, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after scoring a layup while being fouled in the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: 4 Key Takeaways From the First Week of Play

With Omer Asik and star Anthony Davis in the front court, the New Orleans Pelicans could opt to trade Ryan Anderson before the NBA's trade deadline Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans May Trade Ryan Anderson

Oct 28, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) reacts after hitting a three point basket against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Magic 101-84. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Ryan Anderson: ‘We Wanted To Make A Statement’

Jan 5, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; San Francisco 49ers tackle Anthony Davis (76) walks onto the field prior to the 2013 NFC wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

49ers’ Anthony Davis Tired Of Being Confused For Pelicans’ Anthony Davis

Oct 28, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) blocks a shot by Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score: Anthony Davis Dominates in 101-90 Win

Oct 28, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Davis With The Steal And Throw Down vs Magic (Video)

The New Orleans Pelicans have high expectations so they kicked off their 2014-2015 NBA season with a cooking intro Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Cook In Their Intro (Video)

New Orleans Pelicans' big man Anthony Davis had a casual put-back dunk on the Orlando Magic on the NBA's opening night Tuesday Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Davis Put-Back Dunk (Video)

Oct 14, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik greets guard Eric Gordon (10) before a game against the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Want Omar Asik Long-Term?

Oct 20, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) prepares to shoot over Cleveland Cavaliers forwards LeBron James (23) and Kevin Love (0) at Value City Arena. Cleveland won the game 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Power Rankings: The Regular Season Begins

Oct 14, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

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