2020-21 Predictions: Western Conference
1. Los Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the few defending champions in the history of the league that has gone on to seriously improve their roster in the offseason. The acquisition of Montrezl Herrel is huge, not only because he's a great player and 6th man but also because they took him away from one of their top rivals in the Clippers. They've also added veteran guard Dennis Schroder who has proven that he can play solid minutes in this league as well as Wesley Mathews and big man Marc Gasol. The Lakers once again mean serious business and I wouldn't be surprised to see them win it all again this season barring something drastic happens. 2. Denver Nuggets Coming off of a solid Western Conference appearance, the Nuggets are hoping to take another step forward. Apart from the dynamic duo of Murray and Jokic, the Nuggets greatest weapon is consistency and cohesiveness. They've lost a solid wing player in Jeremai Grant to the Pistons, but they're hopi...