New Orleans Hornets forward Rasual Butler, left, struggles to move the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups covers in the first quarter of Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball series in Denver on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

New Orleans Hornets forward Rasual Butler, left, struggles to move the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups covers in the first quarter of Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball series in Denver on Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

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  1. Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith (5) and Los Angeles Clippers guard Rasual Butler, right, double teams Memphis Grizzlies forward Sam Young (4) as he goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  2. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Leandro Barbosa #10 of the Phoenix Suns goes up for a shot over Rasual Butler #45 of the Los Angeles Clippers on October 28, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
  3. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a dunk in front of Rasual Butler #45 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the first quarter of the season opening game at Staples Center on October 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE.

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  1. Los Angeles Clippers guard Rasual Butler (45) fouls Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, as he makes the basket for a three point play in the second half of a NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 99-92.
  2. Memphis Grizzlies guard Jamaal Tinsley (10) attempts to score as Los Angeles Clippers guard Rasual Butler (45) prepares to block his shot in the second half of a NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 98-88.
  3. Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith (5) and Los Angeles Clippers guard Rasual Butler, right, double teams Memphis Grizzlies forward Sam Young (4) as he goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  4. Indiana Pacers' Dahntay Jones, center, is fouled as he shoots between Los Angles Clippers' Al Thornton, left, and Rasual Butler in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Pacers defeated the Clippers 86-73.
  5. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant goes up for a shot between Los Angeles Clippers guard Rasual Butler, left, and guard Baron Davis, right, in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. The Clippers won 101-93.
  6. Toronto Raptors guard Jarrett Jack (L) goes up for a basket over Los Angeles Clippers guard Rasual Butler during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, California November 13, 2009.
  7. Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) goes up against New Orleans Hornets center Earl Barron, left, during the fourth quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Atlanta. Teague led the Hawks with 19 points for the night as the they won 108-102.
  8. New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) takes a shot against Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) during the third quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 108-102.
  9. New Orleans Hornets center Earl Barron (55) is denied a shot by Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia (27), of Georgia, during the third quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 108-102.
  10. New Orleans Hornets guard Devin Brown, right, drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Mike Bibby, left, during the second quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Atlanta.
  11. New Orleans Hornets guard Bobby Brown, right, drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) during the second quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 108-102.
  12. New Orleans Hornets forward Darius Songaila, right, fights for a loose ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Othello Hunter, behind, during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Atlanta.
  13. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  14. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  15. David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  16. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) attends a press conference with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.

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