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2018 NBA Power Rankings: The Warriors win the offseason; Lakers are back

By Michael Saenz

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 02: Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 02, 2018 in New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 02: Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 02, 2018 in New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) /

14. San Antonio Spurs

Even though the San Antonio Spurs lost the Kawhi Leonard power struggle, and eventually traded him to the Toronto Raptors, don’t be surprised to see Gregg Popovich and company rally the troops to make another playoff push in the Western Conference.

Adding DeMar DeRozan to a team that still made the playoffs without Kawhi last season seems like a good deal on paper. And if anyone can get the most out of his team, it’s going to be Pop. Which leads me to believe that we could see a better than ever DeRozan.

LaMarcus Aldridge is still in the fold and even though the Spurs lost Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, there is still some decent depth on the roster.