Lillard leads Trail Blazers into opener vs. Jazz

Damian Lillard has big plans for the 2016-17 NBA season -- for himself and the Portland Trail Blazers. "I want to get to the Western Conference finals and give ourselves a chance to get to the (NBA) Finals," said Lillard, who leads the Trail Blazers into action Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz at the Moda Center in the regular-season opener for both teams. In Oakland, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was asked about Kevin Durant's chances to claim the MVP Award in his first season with the Warriors.