NBA, Power Rankings

NBA Power Rankings: Knicks, Timberwolves on the rise as the ball drops on 2024
Before we step into 2025, let's take stock of where each NBA team stands, from the top (Cavs) to bottom (Pels).
Hornets are among the NBA's worst in ESPN's recent batch of power rankings
It's no surprise that the Charlotte Hornets are tumbling toward the bottom of most power rankings on the internet, including ESPN's. This week, the Hornets check in at No. 27, sitting ahead of only the Toronto Raptors,
NBA power rankings: Celtics hit speedbump as Thunder are on big winning streak
Here are the USA TODAY Sports NBA power rankings at the turn of the calendar, with resolutions each team should carry into 2025.
Are the Celtics OK despite their recent stretch? Plus, weekly NBA team rankings
Is This Celtics Skid Real? ☘️. What’s up with the Celtics’ recent skid? The defending champion Celtics waltzed through the Eastern Conference playoffs and NBA Finals last
NBA power rankings: Cavaliers, Thunder 1-2, but where are Knicks, Lakers?
The Cavs are having their best start in franchise history through 31 games. Riding a six-game winning streak, Cleveland is 17-1 at home. The Cavs put up 149 points at Denver in a double-digit win as four of their five starters scored between 22 and 33 points.
NBA Power Rankings: Rockets Dip After Back-to-Back Losses?
The Houston Rockets have dropped their last two games after winning four in a row following their elimination from the NBA Emirates Cup in the semifinal against
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder Make Shocking Leap, Lakers Jump, Warriors Fall
After a great start to the year, Golden State has come back down to earth. The Warriors are expected to be very active at the trade deadline to surround All-NBA point guard Stephen Curry with another star-level player.
NBA power rankings: Cavaliers, Thunder rolling; Lakers, Hawks rising; Kings falling fast
Who’s rising and falling in our latest NBA power rankings? Which teams have the longest winning and losing streaks?
OKC Thunder Hold Steady in NBA Power Rankings
Oklahoma City has been playing arguably the best basketball the league has seen over the course of the first half of the season. It has been a full team effort
NBA Power Rankings: Where do Joel Embiid, Sixers stand in the East?
Here are the latest power rankings in the NBA as it's time to evaluate where Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76es stand in ...
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NBA Power Rankings: Mavericks lose Luka Doncic on Christmas; Kings fire Mike Brown
The Timberwolves caught a break against the Mavericks when Luka Doncic suffered a calf strain. His absence allowed Minnesota ...
NBA Fantasy Power Rankings: Victor Wembanyama dominates during Week 9
Last week featured the Bucks winning the NBA Cup, but more amazing action soon followed. This week’s edition of the Fantasy ...
Philadelphia 76ers Slowly Starting to Climb NBA Power Rankings
Through the first month and change of the regular season, numerous injuries caused things to go off the rails for the ...