Archive · as published October 25, 2026
NBA Power RankingsOctober 25, 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 | 57.4 |
| 2 |  San Antonio SpursSA | +1.43 | 54.4 |
| 3 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +1.02 | 48.3 |
| 4 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +0.93 | 47.4 |
| 5 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +0.86 | 48.0 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.86 | 46.8 |
| 7 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.79 | 45.8 |
| 8 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.74 | 47.8 |
| 9 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +0.69 | 45.2 |
| 10 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.68 | 44.7 |
| 11 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.67 | 46.3 |
| 12 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.56 | 45.2 |
| 13 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.38 | 42.6 |
| 14 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.20 | 40.4 |
| 15 |  Miami HeatMIA | +0.02 | 42.2 |
| 16 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.04 | 40.9 |
| 17 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.05 | 39.8 |
| 18 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.10 | 39.6 |
| 19 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.20 | 38.3 |
| 20 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | -0.55 | 36.5 |
| 21 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.59 | 33.8 |
| 22 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -0.62 | 34.6 |
| 23 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | -0.73 | 33.7 |
| 24 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | -0.82 | 31.4 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -0.89 | 31.7 |
| 26 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.10 | 30.4 |
| 27 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -1.25 | 29.3 |
| 28 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.46 | 27.6 |
| 29 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.65 | 25.9 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.87 | 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 57.4 wins. The gap to San Antonio Spurs is 0.58 rating points, a clear number one.
- San Antonio Spurs sit second at +1.43, 1-2 with a 0.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 54.4 wins.
- Detroit Pistons sit third at +1.02, 2-0 with a +12.5 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.3 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit fourth at +0.93, 3-0 with a +9.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 47.4 wins.
- Boston Celtics sit fifth at +0.86, 1-1 with a -2.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.0 wins.