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It's not even training camp yet, let alone the start of the season, but USA Today's Chris Colston has put out his early NBA rankings and Blazers fans have to be happy about where Portland sits, at No. 5. This...
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The 10-man rotation, starring Team USA's next opponent
Ball Don't Lie — ... It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: 48 Minutes of Hell and FanHouse. Two excellent game recaps of the Argentina-Greece quarterfinal. PF: Hardwood Paroxysm. A brief interview with Greg "The Big Chill" Oden. (He doesn't like the nickname.) SF: USA Today, via Blazers Blog. Chris Colston slots Portland at No. 5 in his preseason NBA power rankings. ...

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