1. Oklahoma City Thunder

Even with the loss of Kevin Durant, the Thunder are still a solid team with Westbrook.

2. Portland Trail Blazers

This will be an interesting year for them to possibly pass OKC for the division.

3. Utah Jazz

They made some strides last year. Time to see if they can punch it with a playoff berth.

4. Minnesota Timberwolves

Of all the teams to watch, this one will be at the top of the list.

5. Denver Nuggets

They have a solid rotation, but they are in a stacked conference. Continue reading →

1. Oklahoma City Thunder

It will be pretty hard for a college head coach to mess this up.

2. Utah Jazz

Flying under the radar is exactly what they need to do.

3. Minnesota Timberwolves

Give them another year and they could be pushing the Thunder for the division title.

4. Portland Trail Blazers

A youth movement is taking place, but the pieces they added make sense.

5. Denver Nuggets

After a tumultuous season, Denver looks to rebound with a new coach. Continue reading →

1. Oklahoma City Thunder

They need a lot of help from some unlikely sources.

2. Portland Trail Blazers

A solid rotation that will challenge the Thunder.

3. Denver Nuggets

Their depth is unmatched, but will it all mesh?

4. Minnesota Timberwolves

With a reboot in order they have a great future ahead.

5. Utah Jazz

A new coaching staff will look to build a contender in the next 2 years. Continue reading →