I don't know about the Lakers. They've played 13 home games and only 2 back to backs and are on their way to hiring their third coach of the year. I don't see why they are a more likely prospect than Minnesota or Houston.
I'm not as optimistic as I was a month ago about Portland making the playoffs. But I'm still holding out a little hope. At least more than 4.7 points of hope. If we can get Aldridge back in the post and some starters healthy and fucking anything out of our bench....