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Chris Paul: I'm definitely gonna let @Jamal Crawford and @Blake Griffin finish......but @DeAndre Jordan has the BEST DUNK of the year!!! (Kanye Voice) Twitter @CP3

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LeBron James: DeAndre Jordan!!!! Dayyyuummmm!! Dunk of the year #littletikeshoop Twitter @KingJames

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Harrison Barnes: Why jump B. Knight?! Twitter @HBarnes

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Shelvin Mack: Why did he jump????? Twitter @ShelvinMack

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An NBA source said a possible trade sending Kevin Garnett to Los Angeles from the Boston Celtics for guard Eric Bledsoe and center DeAndre Jordan was “closer to happening than people think.” Yahoo! Sports

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Because Bledsoe, 23, and Jordan, 25, are so young, Del Negro was asked whether he needed to talk with them about the rumors. "No, because if I felt it was necessary, I would do that," Del Negro said. "But there are a bunch of needs out there. Like you said, they are young players that teams covet and that's a good thing. That's a good thing for us. That's a good thing for them. "But we feel good with our team right now. ... Nothing has been presented to any of us that makes sense for us to do anything different right now. But we're always available, always looking to make our team as strong as possible. But right now, we feel comfortable with our t Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, Eric Bledsoe, DeAndre Jordan 

The Clippers, according one source close to the situation, would not be willing to surrender both Bledsoe and DeAndre Jordan to Boston even if Garnett was willing to waive his no-trade clause. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, DeAndre Jordan 

The Clippers say they are not calling around the NBA shopping point guard Eric Bledsoe and center DeAndre Jordan. But for the second time this month reports have circulated connecting the two Clippers with speculation about a trade involving Boston star Kevin Garnett. Gary Sacks, the Clippers' vice president of basketball operations, didn't mention any names, but said "every team has called me" and that "it's my job to call them back and to listen." "I haven't called anybody to say, 'Hey, we have Eric Bledsoe and would you like him?' Or, 'We have DeAndre Jordan or we have anybody and would you want them?' That's not where I am right now with this team," Sacks said in a phone interview from Houston on Saturday. "That's not where we are." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, Eric Bledsoe, DeAndre Jordan 

Sean Deveney: Clippers Vinny Del Negro and DeAndre Jordan have clashed over his involvement in the offense, source said. Hence they want a vet upgrade Twitter @SeanDeveney

Los Angeles Clippers, Vinny Del Negro, DeAndre Jordan 

Gary Washburn: Keep being told by NBA source that the #clippers and #celtics haven't discussed KG and that Clips want no part of approaching luxury tax Twitter @GwashNBAGlobe

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, Eric Bledsoe, Caron Butler, Kevin Garnett, DeAndre Jordan 

Despite the stern denials that emerged in the wake of Sporting News' report that the Los Angeles Clippers had approached the Boston Celtics about the possibility of a trade that would bring Kevin Garnett to Los Angeles, the possibility of a deal lives on. More than two weeks ago, the Clippers’ proposal centered around Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler for Garnett, but, as reported by Yahoo! Sports on Friday, the Clippers have upped the deal to include Bledsoe and DeAndre Jordan. A source told SN that the original offer was a “starting point,” and the Clippers have always been willing to increase their bid. Sporting News

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, Eric Bledsoe, Caron Butler, Kevin Garnett, DeAndre Jordan 

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers have been discussing a deal to trade forward Kevin Garnett for guard Eric Bledsoe and center DeAndre Jordan, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. There are differing factions within the Celtics and Clippers on the prudence of the deal, but the two teams have been in regular contact about the possibility, sources said. Yahoo! Sports

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, Eric Bledsoe, Kevin Garnett, DeAndre Jordan 

Nevertheless, the biggest hurdle could ultimately center on Garnett's willingness to waive his no-trade clause and accept a deal to the Clippers. Because of his home in Malibu, and a close relationship with Clippers guard Chauncey Billups, there's hope that Garnett, a 15-time All-Star, could be coaxed into accepting a trade if an agreement is reached, sources said. Yahoo! Sports

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, Eric Bledsoe, Kevin Garnett, DeAndre Jordan 

The Clippers had expressed reluctance to several teams about parting with Bledsoe until they were certain that Chris Paul would re-sign this summer to a long-term deal, sources said. The organization has become increasingly confident that Paul will stay, but every franchise decision is made within the context of how it will impact Paul, and how he feels about it. Yahoo! Sports

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, Eric Bledsoe, Kevin Garnett, DeAndre Jordan 

Chris Broussard: Vinny Del Negro wants KG, willing to give Bledsoe/Jordan for him. Clips front office totally against the move. Front office has final say. Twitter @Chris_Broussard

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, Vinny Del Negro, Eric Bledsoe, Kevin Garnett, DeAndre Jordan 

Chris Broussard: If Boston wants WGreen, RTuriaf & C Butler, sure the Clips front office will take KG, but not for Bled & Jordan. Twitter @Chris_Broussard

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, Eric Bledsoe, Ronny Turiaf, Caron Butler, Willie Green, Kevin Garnett, DeAndre Jordan 

As much as the Clippers dread the thought of parting with Bledsoe before they have Paul's signature on a new deal, sources close to the situation acknowledge that the Clips know it's just as dangerous (or maybe even more so) to leave the current roster as is and expose themselves to an early playoff exit because DeAndre Jordan's offensive limitations or free throw woes (or both) render him a playoff non-factor. Or because Lamar Odom proved too small and ground-bound to close games alongside Griffin when it mattered most. Word is there's frustration on both sides when it comes to Jordan, with the 24-year-old center unquestionably hungry for more playing time and a expanded role from Del Negro, amid presumed skepticism from the coach that he'll ever be able to produce like the third-highest paid Clipper should. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Trade, DeAndre Jordan 

Alex Kennedy: From what I'm told, DeAndre Jordan was asked to participate in the dunk contest. He said no. They tried to convince him. He said no again. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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DeAndre Jordan: Damn...always tough to see and hear about, wishing @Rajon Rondo a speedy and healthy recovery! Get well soon bro. Twitter @deandrejordan

Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Rajon Rondo, Injuries, DeAndre Jordan 

All of which the Thunder take with them in their 109-97 victory. But without the NBA's best point guard playing, not only was the feel of the game altered but our perception of the outcome also changed. Or, as Clippers center DeAndre Jordan proclaimed: "I know what we're capable of and I still believe we're the better team." Long Beach Press-Telegram

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