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The Ringer's NBA Power Rankings Spark Outrage Over Portland Trail Blazers' Low Placement

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago

What happened

The Ringer's preseason NBA power rankings placed the Portland Trail Blazers at 21st, sparking criticism for the team's perceived lack of logical roster construction. The San Antonio Spurs topped the rankings, followed by the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder.

  • 01The Ringer ranked the Portland Trail Blazers 21st in its preseason NBA power rankings.
  • 02The ranking criticized the team's roster construction and player roles.
  • 03Deni Avdija was noted as the eighth highest-paid player on the Blazers.
  • 04The San Antonio Spurs were ranked first, followed by the Knicks and Thunder.
  • 05The article questioned the future of key players like Damian Lillard.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Deni Avdija
OrganizationsThe Ringer, NBA, Portland Trail Blazers, Brooklyn Nets, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston
PlacesPortland, United States

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
The Ringer's NBA Power Rankings Spark Outrage Over Portland Trail Blazers' Low Placement
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
The Ringer's NBA Power Rankings Spark Outrage Over Portland Trail Blazers' Low Placement

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