The Blazers are a team in transition and rebuilding mode. They have one of the better young power forwards in the game with LaMarcus Aldridge but what is there beyond him?

The Thunder were in the Finals last year and boast 2 or 3 of the best young players in the league, not to mention a solid core of support players that are still young enough to grow and bloom with the core.

Breaking down the Central Division by bloggers.

The Bucks used to be known as a defensive team. They took a step back last year in that department (while taking a step forward in offense). Is that the new norm? Maybe not.

Quietly the Pacers appear to have become a legit contender. Or at least knocking on the door with the best of the East.

Here's the good news. Um, Greg Monroe is pretty good. Beyond that, it gets more dicey.

Sadly for Dan Gilbert, he wasn't able to deliver on his promise that the Cavs would win a title before LeBron did. But the rebuilding plan continues in Cleveland and it starts with Kyrie Irving.

The Chicago Bulls were remarkably good last year in spite of Derrick Rose being in and out of the lineup all year long. Can they tread water till Rose gets back again?

Continuing the series of NBA previews written by NBA bloggers. This week it was the Pacific Division.

The Kings are on borrowed time in Sacramento with the Maloof brothers looking to move the team to anywhere but Sacramento. Not good times for Sactown fans.

The Phoenix Suns have long been identified as Steve Nash's team. For good reason too. The two time MVP was the engine that made that car go. But now he's off to Hollywood and the Suns are in search of a new identity.

You may have noticed that the Lakers had a pretty decent offseason. The changes, as you might expect, have Laker fans a bit giddy.

The Clippers have two of the game's brightest stars (who happen to form the most entertaining alley-oop combination). But did they do enough to surround them with a supporting cast?

The Warriors made a big splash last year in trading for Andrew Bogut. So they've pretty much put all their eggs in that fragile-as-an-egg basket.

Compiling all the links to the NBA Blog Previews for 2012. Starting with the Atlantic Division.

The Raptors seemed bent on bringing Canadian born Steve Nash up North of the border, but that plan fell through when he went to Hollywood instead. The Plan B turned out to be Kyle Lowry.