NBA Rivalries: Top 10 Most Heated Feuds Today

NBA Rivalries: Clippers-Warriors and the Top 10 Most Heated Feuds Today

Apr 25, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Nene (42) scuffles with Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) in the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Nene received two technical fouls and was ejected. The Bulls won 100-97. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 11, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers small forward Nicolas Batum (88) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /

What’s the next big feud in the NBA? One of the oldest rivalries in the NBA: the return of the Portland Trail Blazers versus the Seat… err, Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kevin Durant, take it away:

Kevin Durant on the Blazers: "We respect this team. They respect us. But we don't like them and they don't like us."
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) February 12, 2014

Care to add anything, LaMarcus Aldridge?

Rivalry reborn.

Portland’s return to the ranks of the contenders is exactly what has this feud back on the map. Another strong season by both teams and we could see this returning rivalry elevated in the postseason.

Expect to see it happen.