8) Los Angeles ClippersStrengths The Chris Paul-Blake Griffin pairing remains incredibly effective, at least when both players are actually healthy. 4) NWSL players organizingThe US women’s labor deal includes passing references to the NWSL as well . the World Cup, develop world-class talent and have a magnificent academy system. Chances of winning We’ve finally hit the point in our rankings where it’s only implausible to imagine a team winning the title rather than absolutely and utterly impossible.