NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers, Warriors lead pack

NBA Power Rankings: Can Sixers a move up with return of Joel Embiid?
The NBA season is about three weeks old and now is the time for the third edition of the power rankings for the 2024-25 season. The league has seen its fair share of surprises and disappointments to begin the season and now is the time to see where each team stacks up.
NBA power rankings 2024-25: Undefeated Cavaliers capture top spot
The most challenging part of putting together these 2024-25 NBA Power Rankings is the conference imbalance we see in the standings. This week, I have the Kings and Spurs in the "Playoffs or Bust" level of teams expecting to make the postseason, but in ...
NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers, Warriors lead pack; something nice about all 30 teams
Say Something Nice: Victor Wembanyama ’s defense is even better.
NBA Power Rankings: Nets Moving Up After Surprise Start
The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the more pleasant surprises in the NBA so far this season, winning five of their first 11 games. It's not an eye-popping reco
NBA Power Rankings: How all 30 teams stack up heading into this year's in-season tournament
Week 10's Sunday slate is in the books and there were performances and injuries that will have long term fantasy implications. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to breakdown all the action and place the games in three categories: Games we care about the most, games we sort of care about and games that could have been an email.
NBA Power Rankings Week 3: Cavs, Warriors aiming for NBA Finals rematch?
The Cavs and Warriors are among the two hottest teams in the NBA right now, which is why they sit at the top of the power rankings.
NBA Power Rankings: Warriors make bid for No. 1 by beating Celtics, Cavs remain unbeaten, Knicks tumble
Congratulations are in order, and it's no surprise that they earn the top spot in this week's edition of the NBA Power Rankings. Cleveland has been absolutely dominant on both ends of the floor, and it's not like they've had a cupcake schedule.
NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers soar, Knicks drop and a spin through every team’s rotation
Max Strus’ right ankle sprain has opened the door for Wade to start, and the Cavaliers are the last undefeated team in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland has shown the ability to both blow teams out as well as come back in games and win them close, as Mitchell’s game-winner at the Milwaukee Bucks came after the Cavaliers trailed by 16 points.
Miami Heat Takes A Slide In Latest NBA Power Rankings
The Miami Heat's thrilling Sunday night victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves did not move the needle for the compiler of the NBA Power Rankings. NBA.com writ
NBA Power Rankings Week 2: Warriors among elite as Bucks, 76ers fall
The Warriors have flown up the NBA power rankings early on in the 2024-25 season, but the Bucks and 76ers have not been as successful.
NBA Power Rankings: Most important role player for all 30 teams
A new No. 1? How the Knicks, Nuggets and Warriors stack up in this week's NBA Power Rankings, and the most important role player for all 30 teams.
Hornets soar up latest NBA power rankings as LaMelo Ball shines
LaMelo Ball is lighting up the NBA, leading the Charlotte Hornets to a significant jump in the power rankings.
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Celtics favored to win NBA title again. Power rankings and championship odds for each team
The Celtics start the season No. 1 in USA TODAY’s NBA power rankings. Will they finish the season there? No NBA team has repeated as champs since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018 ...
Joel Embiid struggles in season debut as Sixers fall to Knicks
It took an extra three weeks, but Joel Embiid 's regular season finally is underway. The superstar center made his season debut Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center against the New York Knicks after ...
Joel Embiid has debut spoiled as Philadelphia 76ers lose to New York Knicks in NBA Cup group play
Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo ...