Beaubois, Redd Returning
Rudy Gay is having a career year for the Grizzlies, but a shoulder injury will cost him at least the next four weeks. Who will step up in his absence?
Expect players on contending teams to pick it up after the break
Michael Redd is set to return to the Bucks. When healthy, he's provided solid percentages for a shooting guard and can light it up from beyond the arc.
If the Knicks give up Chandler and Gallinari, the players left at MSG may thrive
Chauncey Billups is really good.
Carmelo Anthony isn't letting the Melo-Drama affect his play. He's averaging 35.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.2 threes over the last five games and is the top ranked small forward on this week's meter.
Brandon Roy and Marcus Camby return to action
Shooting against bigger names in the three-point contest, Daniel Gibson is flying under the radar.
Which rumored deals actually have a chance of happening?
Specialists vs. Across-the-Board Performers
The Lakers might be struggling (lost three of last five) but Kobe Bryant isn't. He's averaging 31.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.2 assist over his last five games and is the top ranked shooting guard on this week's meter.
Bruise - more serious than it sounds.
Is Kobe Bryant's reputation for clutch shooting in crunch time really warranted?