NBA 2016-17 Season Preview: Western Conference

Ryan Mayer
Believe it or not the NBA season is nearly upon us. After an offseason chock full of free-agent drama, it’s time for teams to actually take to the court. With that in mind, we preview the league, giving an overview of what each team can expect this season. They break down into four categories: the elite, playoff contenders, on the rise and rebuilding. Let’s start out West, where a “superteam” has formed and everyone will be looking to knock them off.