Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire, top, pulls Washington Wizards center Andray Blatche's jersey, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Washington. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire, top, pulls Washington Wizards center Andray Blatche's jersey, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Washington.

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  1. Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire, right, lays up for a basket as Minnesota Timberwolves' Nathan Jawai, of Australia, defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Minneapolis. Stoudemire scored 12 points in the Suns' 120-95 win.
  2. Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire, left, shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves' Ryan Gomes defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Minneapolis. Stoudemire scored 17 points in the Suns' 120-95 win.
  3. Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire (1) goes up for a shot but is called for an offensive foul as he runs into Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Minneapolis.
  4. Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire (R) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Arizona November 25 2009.
  5. Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire, center, takes a shot between Detroit Pistons defenders Jonas Jerebko, left, of Sweden, and Ben Wallace, right, in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Phoenix. The Suns won 117-91.
  6. Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire (1) goes to the basket over New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The Hornets defeated the Suns 110-103. Stoudemire had 23 points in the Suns loss.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) holds a basketball with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin as they attend 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Washington Wizards center Andray Blatche (7) dunks against the New Jersey Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-104.
  14. Washington Wizards head coach Flip Saunders reacts on the sidelines against the New Jersey Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-104.
  15. Washington Wizards guard Mike Miller, front, goes to the basket against New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez, back, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-104.
  16. Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas, right, goes to the basket as he is defended by New Jersey Nets forward Eduardo Najera (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-104.

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