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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: 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 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. We had two players average over 60 fantasy points last week – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama. This marks Wembanyama’s second straight week averaging over 60 FP/G, but SGA gets the top spot.
NBA power rankings: Cavaliers, Thunder 1-2, but where are Knicks, Lakers?
The NBA had its most-watched Christmas Day in five years with the viewership up 84% from last year across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+. The average viewership was 5.25 million per game Wednesday.
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 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: 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 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 Basketball Power Rankings is led by massive performances from Victor Wembanyama and Jayson Tatum, who both averaged over 60 fantasy points in their two games.
NBA Power Rankings: Exciting young risers for all 30 teams
Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings for all 30 teams and every young rising player on their rosters.
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder Make Shocking Leap, Lakers Jump, Warriors Fall
The NBA season is about a third of the way over and by now, we have started to see who teams are. While there are always some surprises along the way, teams typically start to form their identities toward the end of the calendar year.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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' ...
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.