Phoenix Suns - #13
Former two-time MVP having perhaps his best season days shy of his 36th birthday. Numbers across board at or near career-best levels. > Read full bio
Los Angeles Lakers - #24
Might not be the reigning MVP, but possibly the best player in the game. Stellar numbers (28.3 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 4.5 apg) don't tell whole story. > Read full bio
San Antonio Spurs - #21
Continues to deliver like clockwork, 20 and 10 every night. He's a rarity, a team's anchor at both ends of the court and an MVP in the locker room. > Read full bio
Denver Nuggets - #15
Leads the league in scoring (30 ppg) and Nuggets lead the Northwest Division. Melo is focused and nearly unstoppable on the block. > Read full bio
Phoenix Suns - #1
Doesn't actually play center for Suns, by why quibble? Can't argue with production -- 20.8 ppg, 8.8 rpg and 56.1 FG%. > Read full bio
Philadelphia 76ers - #3
AI is averaging fewer than 15 points per game, but he's shooting the ball at a career-high 47 percent. And as always, he leaves it all out on the floor. > Read full bio
Miami Heat - #3
Wade's numbers are down slightly from his MVP-worthy 2008-09 season, but he's still carrying a huge load for a team that's winning more games than it's losing. > Read full bio
Orlando Magic - #12
Howard's numbers are down from last year, and we're still waiting for him to refine his game, but when it comes to centers in today's NBA, he has no equal. > Read full bio
Cleveland Cavaliers - #23
At the midway point, James is looking good for a second straight MVP award. His numbers are off the charts and the Cavs are back atop the standings in the East. > Read full bio
Boston Celtics - #5
KG's presence is the difference between a Celtics team that can make it to the second round of the playoffs and one that can win a second championship. > Read full bio
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