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NBA Power Rankings: 2016-17 Training Camp Edition

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Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Larry O
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Apr 5, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and guard C.J. McCollum (3) walk up the court during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-107. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and guard C.J. McCollum (3) walk up the court during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-107. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

After quite the impressive 2015-16 season, in which they surprised the masses even after losing four starters in free agency (including LaMarcus Aldridge), the Portland Trail Blazers are expected to do even more this season.

Making a run to the second round, before being eliminated by the Golden State Warriors, is going to be awfully tough to top this season, though.

Even though I fully believe in Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, I’m simply not too crazy about the team forking over big money to Evan Turner. I’m not sure it was the guy that this team needed.

What I did love, though, was the signing of Festus Ezeli. He has the opportunity to have a really big season in Portland.