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).
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up in the new year
Some teams across the NBA are looking to ring in the new year with continued success, while others are hoping to re-up resolutions for 2025. After slow starts, the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets are looking to leave 2024 behind and hop into a second-half surge to contend for the playoff picture.
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.
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 Week 10: Time to worry about Celtics' title chances?
Given their string of questionable losses, the Celtics' chances of winning another championship have taken a hit in the NBA power rankings.
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.
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: Cavs mashing the pedal to the metal + New Year's resolutions
Welcome back to another installment of HoopsHype’s power rankings! Last time, we performed a quick pulse check on a star for each team. This week, we’ll make New Year’s resolutions for each squad.
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 Fantasy Power Rankings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes over in Week 10
Last week in the NBA featured some amazing Christmas Day games, but that wasn’t the only time players stepped up their games.
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NBA power rankings and odds: Bucks climb after beating Thunder for Cup title
The hottest team in the league, Milwaukee has moved up in the Eastern Conference – fifth place just 1½ games behind ...
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NBA MVP power rankings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading OKC in Western Conference
However, in this installment of NBA MVP power rankings, we’re going to take a look at wins and losses and where a team sits in the standings and give special consideration to MVP candidates ...
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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 ...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder top Wolves for 12th straight win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 12th consecutive victory, a 113-105 decision over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.
NBA rookie rankings: How Rookie of the Year race shapes up after Jared McCain injury
Who will win the NBA Rookie of the Year award? The race is wide-open, especially with Jared McCain now out of the 76ers' ...