NBA Breakdown: All 30 Teams

Dimitri KontopidisAug 4, 2009

Philadelphia 76ers: Non-Contenders

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PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 26: Lou Williams #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots against the Orlando Magic during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Wachovia Center on April 26, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylva

Charlotte Bobcats: Non-Contenders

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 31: Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers tries to block a dunk by Gerald Wallace #3 of the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 31, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User express

Milwaukee Bucks: Non-Contenders

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OKLAHOMA CITY - OCTOBER 29: Michael Redd #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket past Chris Wilcox #54 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center on October 29, 2008 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Bucks won 98-87. NOTE TO USER: User expres

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Chicago Bulls: Contenders

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BOSTON - MAY 02: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the net as Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics defends in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 2, 2009 in Boston, Ma

Cleveland Cavaliers: Contenders

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ORLANDO, FL - MAY 30: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the hoop against Hedo Turkoglu #15 of the Orlando Magic in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Amway Arena on May 30, 2009 in Orlando, Florida.

Boston Celtics: Contenders

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BOSTON - MAY 12: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics celebrates his shot in the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 12, 2009 in Boston, Mass

Los Angeles Clippers: Non-Contenders

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NEW YORK - JUNE 25: NBA Commissioner David Stern poses for a photograph with the first overall draft pick by the Los Angeles Clippers, Blake Griffin during the 2009 NBA Draft at the Wamu Theatre at Madison Square Garden June 25, 2009 in New York City. N

Memphis Grizzlies: Non-Contenders

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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 30: O.J. Mayo #32 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA game on March 30, 2009 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading

Atlanta Hawks: Contenders

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ATLANTA - MAY 11: Joe Johnson #2 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on May 11, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expr

Miami Heat: Contenders

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MIAMI - MAY 01: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat gets fouled by Solomon Jones #44 of the Atlanta Hawks during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at American Airlines Arena on May 1, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Heat defeated the Hawks 98-72.

New Orleans Hornets: Contenders

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DENVER - APRIL 29: Chris Paul #3 of the New Orleans Hornets awaits action against the Denver Nuggets in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi Center on April 29, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defe

Utah Jazz: Contenders

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SALT LAKE CITY - APRIL 25: Deron Williams #8 of the Utah Jazz passes against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Energy Solutions Arena on April 25, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOT

Sacramento Kings: Non-Contenders

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CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 22: Kevin Martin #23 of the Sacramento Kings moves the ball against the Charlotte Bobcats during the game at Bobcats Arena on February 22, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Kings won 116-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ac

New York Knicks: Non-Contenders

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 28: Boris Diaw #32 of the Charlotte Bobcats watches as Nate Robinson #4 of the New York Knicks goes to the basket during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 28, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expre

Los Angeles Lakers: Contenders

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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers moves the ball against Mickael Pietrus #20 of the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won 99-86. NOTE TO USER:

Orlando Magic: Contenders

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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Mickael Pietrus #20 of the Orlando Magic goes up against Luke Walton #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges

Dallas Mavericks: Contenders

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DENVER - MAY 13: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks tries to drive against Chris Andersen #11 of the Denver Nuggets in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi Center on May 13, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.

New Jersey Nets: Contenders

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MARCH 04: Devin Harris #34 of the New Jersey Nets dribbles the ball against Stephon Marbury #8 of Boston Celtics during their game on March 4th, 2009 at The Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly a

Denver Nuggets: Contenders

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DENVER - MAY 29: Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets moves the ball in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Pepsi Center on May 29, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User exp

Indiana Pacers: Non-Contenders

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NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 23: Wilson Chandler #21 of the New York Knicks goes up for a shot against Troy Murphy #3 of the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden February 23, 2009 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by

Oklahoma City Thunder: Non-Contenders

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PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 13: Kevin Durant #35 of the Sophomore team goes to the basket for a slam dunk during the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 13, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO US

Detroit Pistons: Contenders

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AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 26: Richard Hamilton #32 of the Detroit Pistons looks for a open pass around Zydrunas Ilgauskas #11 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Palace of Aub

Toronto Raptors: Contenders

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 16: Chris Bosh #4 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after a dunk against Emeka Okafor #50 of the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 16, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressl

Houston Rockets: Non-Contenders

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 06: Aaron Brooks #0 of the Houston Rockets moves the ball against Derek Fisher #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 6, 2009 in Los Angele

San Antonio Spurs: Contenders

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SAN ANTONIO - JANUARY 31: Guard Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against the New Orleans Hornets on January 31, 2009 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading a

Minnesota Timberwolves: Non-Contenders

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NEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 08: Al Jefferson #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves makes a shot over David West #30 of the New Orleans Hornets on February 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 101-97. NOTE TO USER: User expres

Portland Trail Blazers: Contenders

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HOUSTON - APRIL 26: Guard Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes up for a shot where he is called for an offensive foul against Chuck Hayes #44 of the Houston Rockets in the last minute of play in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfin

Phoenix Suns: Non-Contenders

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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 15: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA game on March 15, 2009 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by down

Golden State Warriors: Contenders

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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 30: Monta Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors drives against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA game on March 30, 2009 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloadin

Washington Wizards: Contenders

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WASHINGTON - MAY 2: Caron Butler #3 of the Washington Wizards gets fouled by Wally Szczerbiak #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 2, 2008 in Washingto