Archive · as published October 24, 2026
NBA Power RankingsOctober 24, 2026
The season projection blended with results so far, weighted by games played. Early on the roster projection dominates; by mid-season the record carries most of the weight.
| # | Team | Rating | Proj W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | +2.02 | 57.2 |
| 2 |  San Antonio SpursSA | +1.46 | 54.0 |
| 3 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +1.05 | 48.4 |
| 4 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +0.87 | 47.8 |
| 5 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +0.86 | 46.8 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.85 | 46.8 |
| 7 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.80 | 45.9 |
| 8 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.77 | 47.7 |
| 9 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +0.69 | 45.1 |
| 10 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.64 | 45.9 |
| 11 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.64 | 44.4 |
| 12 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.52 | 43.3 |
| 13 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.52 | 44.8 |
| 14 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.18 | 40.3 |
| 15 |  Miami HeatMIA | +0.18 | 42.7 |
| 16 |  Indiana PacersIND | +0.00 | 40.1 |
| 17 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.01 | 40.9 |
| 18 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.20 | 39.0 |
| 19 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.27 | 37.9 |
| 20 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | -0.38 | 37.5 |
| 21 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -0.62 | 34.5 |
| 22 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | -0.65 | 34.1 |
| 23 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.74 | 33.2 |
| 24 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | -0.82 | 31.6 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -0.90 | 31.6 |
| 26 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.04 | 30.9 |
| 27 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -1.24 | 29.5 |
| 28 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.45 | 27.7 |
| 29 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.67 | 26.1 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.86 | 24.2 |
The top five that week
- Oklahoma City Thunder top the board at +2.02, 2-0 with a +12.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 57.2 wins. The gap to San Antonio Spurs is 0.56 rating points, a clear number one.
- San Antonio Spurs sit second at +1.46, 0-2 with a -8.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 54.0 wins.
- Detroit Pistons sit third at +1.05, 2-0 with a +12.5 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.4 wins.
- Boston Celtics sit fourth at +0.87, 1-1 with a -2.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 47.8 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit fifth at +0.86, 2-0 with a +11.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 46.8 wins.