Mike,

I also think Portland will trade Zack, and they will be a very tough team to beat if Brandon Roy continues getting better and Oden delivers what is expected from him. But the Sonics might also get very good, with Ray Allen paired with Kevin Durant and a couple of other good players they have, and furthermore, both teams might lure some top free agents attracted by the teams possibilities (although may be not this year directly), making the west scarier, I am glad the Spurs make it this year as the future looks very tough.