What is the best current rivalry in the NBA?

[VengefulAngel]

Not many team rivalries, the only one that comes to mind is OKC/Memphis.

I suppose the greatest rivalry in the NBA is the MVP battle between LBJ/Kevin Durant.

(Almost forgot Lebron vs Spurs)

[RedBlackAttack]

I loved the down the road potential of the Cavs-Wizards prior to this summer... Kyrie-Wall, Waiters-Beal, etc. Now, there still may be something there but obviously the dynamics have changed.

If the Heat are able to regroup after losing James and Wade still shows he has something left in the tank, the Cavs-Heat have all the elements for a great rivalry. The story and history is certainly there.

[Duderonomy]

The league doesn't allowed "heated" rivalries. Its been that way since the Pistons/Pacers Brawl in 2004. Only fake tough guys since its easy to front knowing a real punch will get you 5 games minimum.

[VengefulAngel]

I loved the down the road potential of the Cavs-Wizards prior to this summer... Kyrie-Wall, Waiters-Beal, etc. Now, there still may be something there but obviously the dynamics have changed.

If the Heat are able to regroup after losing James and Wade still shows he has something left in the tank, the Cavs-Heat have all the elements for a great rivalry. The story and history is certainly there.

A rivalry is built over several years, Cavs-Heat really doesn't constitute a rivalry in the typical sense. Although as mentioned it does have terrific story behind it, which may be interesting if they meet in the play-offs. (Watching old Wade-Lebron battles).

[kurple]

i love the 3 way rivalry between Philly, Orlando and Bucks

who can suck the most

[Pra]

i love the 3 way rivalry between Philly, Orlando and Bucks

who can suck the most

[Cold soul]

I think right now the best rivalry is Clippers and Golden State.

[I<3NBA]

after what happened last year's playoffs, i hope OKC and Clippers meet again.

[Legends66NBA7]

Clippers vs Grizzlies/Warriors

I don't think the East has a rivalry that stands out. At least, not after this off season.

[brantonli]

Rockets-Blazers would be another great rivalry if the Rockets roster wasn't tailor-made to get raped in the playoffs every year.

The Rockets outscored the Blazers in that series and still lost. That stat still annoys me to no end. I wouldn't be surprised if the two teams meet again in the playoffs and it's another ridiculously close series.

[Jef]

an argument could be made that it is pretty much any team playing the Clippers on any given night.

teams - and their fanbases - simply do not enjoy to play and watch games against a team of floppers that acts tough until the AC is turned up in the arena, at which point they throw their arms up and look like theyre about to cry.

griffin actually seems like a pretty cool (or at least reasonable) dude off the court, so it sucks that he let himself get roped in with Chris Paul and the gang.

may create a thread to propose a new nickname for him: Chris Fall.

and not because he goes down easily - because he doesnt show up in the Spring.

[wally_world]

The Clips have a rivalry with every team just because everyone hates CP and Blake

[Dragic4Life]

i love the 3 way rivalry between Philly, Orlando and Bucks

who can suck the most

[MP.Trey]

may create a thread to propose a new nickname for him: Chris Fall.

and not because he goes down easily - because he doesnt show up in the Spring.

Not a CP hater at all but