As the 2014-15 NBA season draws closer, it's that time again to commence predictions for the Portland Trail Blazers.
The team took a major step forward last season, making a 21-game improvement in the Western Conference standings. The Blazers launched themselves into the upper echelon of powerhouse teams, led by All-Stars LaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard.
Portland's trio of role players in Nicolas Batum, Wesley Matthews and Robin Lopez provided timely support en route to Portland advancing past the opening round of the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.
The bench has been improved with the addition of Chris Kaman and Steve Blake, as well as the development of younger guys like C.J. McCollum and Thomas Robinson.
As such, it leaves the door open as to what we can expect from the Blazers this year. The starting unit remains intact and looks to be supported by a more competent bench, although the Western Conference did improve as a whole during the offseason.
Yet regardless of the competition, the Blazers will be a destructive force in the NBA this season on a number of levels. Let's take a look at some predict ...
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Article written by Joshua J Vannuccini
5 Bold Predictions for the Portland Trail Blazers During 2014-15 Season
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