Archive · as published October 26, 2026
NBA Power RankingsOctober 26, 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 | +1.97 | 57.2 |
| 2 |  San Antonio SpursSA | +1.43 | 54.3 |
| 3 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +1.09 | 48.6 |
| 4 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +0.95 | 47.4 |
| 5 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.90 | 46.2 |
| 6 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +0.86 | 47.9 |
| 7 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +0.78 | 45.6 |
| 8 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.70 | 46.5 |
| 9 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.68 | 45.8 |
| 10 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.59 | 45.5 |
| 11 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.57 | 47.2 |
| 12 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.47 | 43.6 |
| 13 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.42 | 42.8 |
| 14 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.20 | 40.2 |
| 15 |  Indiana PacersIND | +0.10 | 40.3 |
| 16 |  Orlando MagicORL | +0.05 | 41.3 |
| 17 |  Miami HeatMIA | +0.03 | 42.4 |
| 18 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.13 | 39.3 |
| 19 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.18 | 38.4 |
| 20 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | -0.50 | 37.1 |
| 21 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.59 | 33.7 |
| 22 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | -0.60 | 32.3 |
| 23 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -0.69 | 34.2 |
| 24 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | -0.77 | 33.3 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -0.90 | 31.6 |
| 26 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.07 | 30.8 |
| 27 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -1.24 | 29.5 |
| 28 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.47 | 27.6 |
| 29 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.68 | 25.7 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.91 | 23.6 |
The top five that week
- Oklahoma City Thunder top the board at +1.97, 3-0 with a +10.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 57.2 wins. The gap to San Antonio Spurs is 0.54 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 54.3 wins.
- Detroit Pistons sit third at +1.09, 3-0 with a +12.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.6 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit fourth at +0.95, 3-0 with a +9.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 47.4 wins.
- Minnesota Timberwolves sit fifth at +0.90, 3-0 with a +23.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 46.2 wins.