Golden State played great with over 50 wins.. But it was still mediocre as to the power packed Western Conference. Lakers, Hornets, Phoenix, Rockets, Spurs, Utah, Dallas and Denver kicked Golden State from the playoff picture. But with the aeging Spurs, ailing Yao Ming for the Rockets, and the coach D'Antoni's exit from Phoenix, don't you think Golden State could return to the playoffs next year?

Portland Trailblazers almost made the playoffs with young stars Brandon Roy and Marcus Aldridge. With their No. pick Greg Oden joining them next year, won't they be a team to beat?

How about Indiana and Seattle? Seattle has Durant. Indiana's MikeDunleavy continues to improve -- they were only a couple of games from the playoffs in the weak eastern conference.

Monta Ellis has been improving a lot. I mean a lot. If they get rid of Baron Davis (who's been overpaid and whose game has been down), and find a good power forward or center, Golden State will rock. Carmelo wants out from Denver. He could be a good fit for Golden State. MELO to Golden State in exchange for Baron Davis and AL Harrington. That would rock!

YES! Greg Oden will finally start next year. He'll bring Portland to the playoffs

I think GS will always be contenders with Baron Davis and the team they have as of right now, they have one of the best offensive teams in the league and they can play lock down D when they need it.

Portland will be down right scary next season with Greg Oden healthy. They were pretty good this year with Brandon Roy turning into a go to guy and role players like Travis Outlaw and Jamarcus Aldridge steppin' up, but with Oden in the mix the Blazers will break into the top 5 teams in the West!

Yes. Portland will be very scary. Young players playing really really well. They were good with Aldridge and Brandon Roy. How much more with their no. 1 pick Greg Oden. WOW WOW WOW. Have they traded Darius Myles?