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Anthony Davis will take part in the NBA skills challenge contest, typically competed in by guards.

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis is an NBA All-Star for the third consecutive season. Here is who will join him.

While the New Orleans Pelicans aren't meeting expectations yet this season, superstar forward Anthony Davis is surpassing them.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis told me Tuesday that he hoped to still be an All-Star this year, despite the fact that the coaches did not vote him as a reserve. "I could still replace Kobe," he told me. Today, he did.

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis joined me on the show today, dishing on his teammates, an All-Star absence, the art of blocking a shot, food, hobbies, music, and more. [Audio]

New Orleans Hornets forward Ryan Anderson, the NBA leader in 3 pointers, will take part in the three-point shootout on All-Star weekend. Find out who else joins him, as well as who will be competing in the Slam Dunk contest.

Behold, all 214 of Blake Griffin's dunk from the 2010-2011 season. The Rookie of the Year, slam dunk champion, and NBA all-star is in class all by himself when it comes to slam dunk highlight reels. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ylHLMXrfNA&feature=player_embedded

Shocking news from the NBA today as Jazz all-star point guard Deron Williams was traded to the New Jersey Nets. In the trade, Utah receives F Derrick Favors, G Devin Harris, a first round draft pick, and cash.

With NBA All-Star weekend getting underway, here is a taste of what rookie sensation Blake Griffin can do. He will play in the Rookie challenge tonight, is a participant in the slam dunk contest Satuday, and an all-star for the Western Conference in Sunday's game. He is also arguably a super hero.

David West sunk a 19 foot fadeaway jumper with less than a second remaining on Monday to give the Hornets a victory over the Thunder. Despite his usual 20 point game, West credited his, and his team's defense, for the win.

Hornets power forward David West is a two-time all-star selection. However, the all-star nods were a result of his lethal mid-range jumper and all around outstanding offensive game. Defense was never West's strong point...until now.

Four Hornets are on the all-star ballot. Fans can vote for all four right now on NBA.com.