Archive · as published October 28, 2026
NBA Power RankingsOctober 28, 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 | +1.91 | 56.4 |
| 2 |  San Antonio SpursSA | +1.49 | 54.6 |
| 3 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +1.03 | 48.8 |
| 4 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +1.03 | 47.5 |
| 5 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +0.99 | 48.5 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.78 | 46.6 |
| 7 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.75 | 45.1 |
| 8 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +0.68 | 45.2 |
| 9 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.67 | 46.0 |
| 10 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.64 | 47.7 |
| 11 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.51 | 45.9 |
| 12 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.49 | 43.6 |
| 13 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.39 | 41.1 |
| 14 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.31 | 42.4 |
| 15 |  Orlando MagicORL | +0.03 | 41.2 |
| 16 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.07 | 39.1 |
| 17 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.08 | 38.7 |
| 18 |  Miami HeatMIA | -0.17 | 41.5 |
| 19 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.21 | 39.3 |
| 20 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | -0.33 | 38.0 |
| 21 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | -0.36 | 33.3 |
| 22 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | -0.57 | 34.5 |
| 23 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.65 | 33.4 |
| 24 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -0.88 | 32.8 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -0.93 | 31.4 |
| 26 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.21 | 30.3 |
| 27 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -1.27 | 29.5 |
| 28 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.28 | 28.5 |
| 29 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.70 | 25.6 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.96 | 23.6 |
The top five that week
- Oklahoma City Thunder top the board at +1.91, 4-0 with a +10.5 points per game margin, and a projection of 56.4 wins. The gap to San Antonio Spurs is 0.42 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- San Antonio Spurs sit second at +1.49, 2-2 with a +6.8 points per game margin, and a projection of 54.6 wins.
- Boston Celtics sit third at +1.03, 3-1 with a +8.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.8 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit fourth at +1.03, 4-0 with a +9.8 points per game margin, and a projection of 47.5 wins.
- Detroit Pistons sit fifth at +0.99, 3-1 with a +6.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.5 wins.