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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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6. Utah Jazz

I’m big on the Utah Jazz, because I’m big on Donovan Mitchell. I was big on him before he was drafted, and he even exceeded my projections for him during his rookie season. He has superstar written all over him, and he showed plenty of flashes of just that last year.

The Jazz beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs before ultimately falling to the Houston Rockets in round two. The hope is that this team can continue to build on last year’s success.

This offseason, the team re-signed Derrick Favors, and added Grayson Allen via the draft. Utah will be a factor in the West this season. Question is, do they have enough to snag a top 3 seed?