Charlie Zegers goes team-by-team and breaks down the key moves in the Eastern Conference.
Dirk Nowitzki and his Dallas Mavericks are the only team in the NBA that plays five games this week. Dirk is averaging 21.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.4 threes over his last five games and is the top ranked power forward on this week's meter.
Gordon, Okafor, Jack all banged up - can this team put five healthy bodies on the floor?
The Nets may be welcoming Brook Lopez back into their lineup in the near future. If he's available on your waiver wire, it's time to pounce.
And is it time to sell high on Kobe?
Watch out for Operation Shutdown
Kevin Durant is reminding everyone why he was the consensus first pick in most draft this year. He's averaging 28.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 threes over his last five games and is the top ranked small forward on this week's meter.
Steals and Blocks and Junk
Rotation changes create opportunities for Ronnie Brewer, Xavier Henry