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2018 NBA Power Rankings: Where every team stands ahead of the trade deadline

By Michael Saenz

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – JANUARY 22: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers brings the ball down the court against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on January 22, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – JANUARY 22: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers brings the ball down the court against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on January 22, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

11. Portland Trail Blazers (27-22)

The Portland Trail Blazers are doing what they seem to always do – linger near the bottom of the Western Conference playoff picture. Sooner or later, however, that’s eventually not going to be enough. And we could be there. Damian Lillard might’ve signaled it.

He met with the team owner last week to discuss the state of the franchise, and while he didn’t request a trade it has to be concerned concerning.

The Blazers likely won’t make a huge blockbuster deal before the trade deadline, but I feel they’re closer than ever to really shake up their roster.