NBA, Knicks and Power Rankings

Blazers Take Big Jump in New NBA Power Rankings
John Schuhmann of NBA.com had the Trail Blazers move up two spots to No. 25 despite being "one of three teams that rank in the bottom five on both ends of the floor. However, he n
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: 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,
Pacers Take Nice Jump Up in New NBA Power Rankings
While this wasn't the perfect outcome, it was enough to show experts and analysts from different publications that the Pacers have been good enough to move up in various power ran
NBA power rankings 2024-25: New Year’s resolutions for every team, starting with the Thunder at No. 1
The first edition of the NBC Sports NBA Power Rankings in 2025 drops on New Year’s Day, so let’s do a New Year’s Resolution-themed one. Like your resolutions, expect most of these to be broken by the end of January.
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: 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: 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: 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 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...