The Los Angeles Clippers making the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history may not be such a long shot next season. After a heartbreaking playoff exit with season-ending injuries to Chris Paul and Blake Griffin within moments of Game 4 against Portland this year, a healthier, consistent season will be the goal. Except for the additions of rookies Brice Johnson and Diamond Stone, accompanied by veteran’s minimum acquisitions of Marreese Speights, Brandon Bass and Raymond Felton, almost the exact same group is coming back for another run.
Clippers are dark horse to win 2017 NBA title, says Jason Terry
