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By John Schuhmann, NBA.com Going off of this list, this is how the East looks: Conference/Overall 1. Miami (1) 2. Boston (6) 3. Indiana (8) 4. Brooklyn (10) 5. New York (11) 6. Chicago (12) 7. Atlanta (15) 8. Orlando (16)

According to the Chicago Tribune. ""If I could play with Derrick right now and God wanted that to happen, it will happen," Howard told the Tribune. "It has nothing to do with me not wanting to play with Derrick Rose. I love him. That's my brother.'' Howard disputed the notion that marketing issues factored into his leaving the Bulls off his initial trade wish list. Both Howard and Rose have contracts with Adidas, and some believe the company doesn't want two signature players on the same team. "It has nothing to do with Adidas," Howard said. "In fact, Adidas would love that because me and Derrick have the same guy.""

As of 1/11/2012, Butler leads the NBA with a 46.5 PER! Get the kid more minutes!

Good that they want to get that out of the way. This depressing tidbit at the end: "Bogans started all 82 games a year ago, averaging four points and two rebounds per game." Thanks, Nick. Did you borrow KC's bucket of cold water?