Portland Trail Blazers
Storyline: Portland will win the Northwest.
If nothing else, they’re going to have one heck of a head start. With Westbrook and Durant likely out for the first third of the season, it appears that the Trail Blazers are going to have their shot at getting some cushion between them and the Thunder.
It’s going to take some time for Durant and Westbrook to get back in rhythm, so they’ll have a chance. As good as they’ve had in quite some time to win it.
I think they will.