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Here are some early predictions for the Western Conference playoffs. I anticipate some very good series, even in the first round. The Lakers are once again a great team with some very good players, but the rest of the West has gotten better also, and they may not find it so easy to make it the Finals. Dallas, Denver, and Portland have all added significant pieces, while Utah ...

á As the trade deadline approaches, all of the teams have been subject to some trade speculation. Will Amare Stoudemire be traded? Will the Nuggets acquire a big? Where will Tracy McGradyÆs contract be traded to?áHere is a preview for the Western Conference teams: á á Dallas Mavericks á Dallas traded Josh Howard, Drew Gooden, Quinton Ross, and James Singleton to the Wizards for Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood, DeShawn Stevenson and cash. After that deal it ...

HereÆs my early, shot in the dark guesses at the team awards this year, including the All-Star teams, the All-NBA teams, the Rookie teams, and the Defensive teams. á All-Star Line-Ups á West á F Carmelo Anthony F Dirk Nowitzki C Tim Duncan G Kobe Bryant G Chris Paul á Reserves á G/F Brandon Roy G Tony Parker G Deron Williams F Kevin Durant F/C Amare Stoudemire F/C LaMarcus Aldridge C Pau Gasol á á East á F Kevin Garnett F LeBron James C Dwight Howard G Dwayne Wade Gá Gilbert Arenas á Reserves á F Chris Bosh G/F Andre Iguodala G/F Danny ...

Here is an analysis of the Blazers' roster, 1-15 (in no particular order). This team is, in my opinion, the deepest and most talented in the league and one of the deepest and most talented ever. They have a superstar (Roy), a good second option (Aldridge), good young players that still have plenty of potential (Batum, Oden, Fernandez), veteran leaders (Miller, Howard, Udoka), strong sixth men (Outlaw, Webster), strong role players ...

As we hear about the Basketball hall of fame inductions this week, here is my list of the top ten unsung heroes from the blazers past. None of them are likely to ever make it to the hall of fame or have a special on them on NBATV, but they were all nevertheless important parts of the Trail Blazer franchise, whether as an important part of a championship run or ...