NBA power rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers to battle for No. 1

NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers and Thunder are 1-2 entering Wednesday’s showdown
Injuries in Dallas, drama in Miami and a superstar returning for the Clippers impact the latest ranking of all 30 NBA teams.
Rock bottom? Hornets claim last place in NBA.com's latest Power Rankings
In this week's NBA.com power rankings, the Hornets check in below both of those teams, claiming the bottom spot. "Ball and Miller returned on Sunday when they combined for 48 poin
NBA Power Rankings Week 11: Thunder controlling title pursuit amid historic win streak
The Thunder have won 15 straight games and look like the clear title favorites at the top of the NBA power rankings.
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks surging ahead of showdown vs. Thunder, Lakers climbing as LeBron turns 40
The Cleveland Cavaliers are absolutely, 100%, without a doubt worthy of the No. 1 spot in the first 2025 edition of the NBA Power Rankings. But there's just one problem -- the Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC has rattled off 13 straight wins (as long as you,
NBA Power Rankings: Where Are Nets in New Year?
The Brooklyn Nets continue to navigate the ups and downs that the season has handed them. They are a team that can upset the Milwaukee Bucks on the road before getting blown out by nearly 30 points in their own building against the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA power rankings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC 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: Where all 30 teams stack up in the new year
Here is where all 30 teams stack up in the first power rankings of 2025! Note: Team rankings are based on where members of our panel (ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Jamal Collier, Michael Wright, Tim MacMahon, Dave McMenamin, Ohm Youngmisuk, Chris Herring and Kevin Pelton) think teams belong this season.
NBA power rankings: Cavaliers on collision course with Thunder. Kings and Lakers climbing
Two teams have opened up big leads in their respective conferences while others jockey for playoff position as midseason approaches.
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, Cavaliers enjoy 10-plus win streaks; Jokic, Wemby battle
Out East, the Cleveland Cavaliers have won 10 in a row. It's only fitting that the league's best two teams are red-hot as they prepare to square off on national television this up
NBA power rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers to battle for No. 1; Rockets crack top 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the latest power rankings after defeating the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.
NBA Fantasy Power Rankings: Nikola Jokić erupts in Week 11
Play Fantasy Basketball on Yahoo! > Last week in the NBA featured some great basketball for the New Year, but that wasn’t the ...
Miami Heat Fall In This Week's Power Rankings
The Miami Heat had a rough week. This week, the Heat slipped to No. 14 in the NBA power rankings. Last week, they stood at No. 9. The Jimmy Butler trade saga r ...
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).
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Bucks Notes: Injured Deadline Targets, Trade Proposal for Star, Power Rankings Drop
After a disappointing post-NBA Cup run, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to potentially improve the roster via trade. However, two of their prime targets have be ...
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 ...