Following a 3-1 week and a trade that landed Norman Powell from the Raptors, the Trail Blazers held their ground inside the top 10 of multiple power rankings.
ESPN’s latest rankings kept the Blazers at No. 9. Contributor Royce Young explained that the rest of the Western Conference better look out for Portland in the postseason.
The addition of Norman Powell is an interesting one for the Blazers. They are clearly in search of a two-way upgrade and defensive versatility to complement Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, but it also opens the door for small-ball lineups with Robert Covington playing the 4.