(a sorta) League Preview: Portland Trailblazers

With the sorriest teams, the lottery likelies, the might be somethings and the playoff solids in the rear view mirror, we are now focused on a grouping of two known as the upsetters. Joining the Mavericks is the second best in the Northwest. Portland TrailblazersPG Steve Blake Andre Miller Jerryd BaylessSG Brandon Roy Rudy FernandezSF Nic Batum Martell WebsterPF LaMarcus Aldridge Travis Outlaw Dante CunninghamC Greg Oden Joel PrzybillaPortland enters the season as everybody’s darling. Like any up and coming young team, they are basking in the glow of can’t miss potential. Brandon Roy has emerged as one of the League’s pure powers. Long man LaMarcus Aldridge is not that far behind. Greg Oden looks ready to start showing something. The parade of talent continues: Nic Batum, Martell Webster, Rudy Fernandez, Travis Outlaw. Vets Blake, Miller and Przybilla are rock solid. The Trailblazers are arguably the deepest ...