Archive · as published October 30, 2026
NBA Power RankingsOctober 30, 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 | +1.68 | 56.3 |
| 2 |  San Antonio SpursSA | +1.48 | 55.0 |
| 3 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +1.19 | 48.2 |
| 4 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +1.06 | 49.0 |
| 5 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +1.04 | 48.9 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.84 | 46.9 |
| 7 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +0.81 | 45.9 |
| 8 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.66 | 48.0 |
| 9 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.64 | 44.1 |
| 10 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.60 | 44.5 |
| 11 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.59 | 45.8 |
| 12 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.59 | 46.4 |
| 13 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.27 | 42.4 |
| 14 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.16 | 39.6 |
| 15 |  Miami HeatMIA | -0.05 | 42.3 |
| 16 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | -0.10 | 34.1 |
| 17 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.17 | 38.3 |
| 18 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.17 | 38.7 |
| 19 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.20 | 40.3 |
| 20 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.20 | 39.5 |
| 21 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | -0.21 | 38.5 |
| 22 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | -0.31 | 35.6 |
| 23 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.72 | 32.8 |
| 24 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -0.95 | 32.3 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -1.02 | 30.7 |
| 26 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -1.12 | 29.7 |
| 27 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.25 | 29.9 |
| 28 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.37 | 28.0 |
| 29 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.71 | 25.4 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -2.00 | 22.9 |
The top five that week
- Oklahoma City Thunder top the board at +1.68, 4-1 with a +3.6 points per game margin, and a projection of 56.3 wins. The gap to San Antonio Spurs is 0.20 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- San Antonio Spurs sit second at +1.48, 3-2 with a +6.6 points per game margin, and a projection of 55.0 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit third at +1.19, 5-0 with a +14.2 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.2 wins.
- Detroit Pistons sit fourth at +1.06, 4-1 with a +6.4 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.0 wins.
- Boston Celtics sit fifth at +1.04, 3-1 with a +8.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.9 wins.