NBA Power Rankings: Post Draft and Free Agency edition

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 15: The Golden State Warriors celebrates their 2017 NBA Championship at The Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center during thier Victory Parade and Rally on June 15, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 15: The Golden State Warriors celebrates their 2017 NBA Championship at The Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center during thier Victory Parade and Rally on June 15, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 22: Damian Lillard
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 22: Damian Lillard

14. Portland Trail Blazers

Key Additions: Zach Collins 

Key Subtractions: Festus Ezeli 

The Portland Trail Blazers struggled to start the 2016-17 NBA season, but they certainly began to hit their stride once the stretch run began. Even though the Blazers were swept by the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs, they continue to develop as a group.

Without adding any big pieces this summer, the question remains: does this team have a higher ceiling?

With two similar players at the forefront, it’s an honest question to ask.