Archive · as published November 2, 2026
NBA Power RankingsNovember 2, 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 |  San Antonio SpursSA | +1.49 | 55.3 |
| 2 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | +1.39 | 55.2 |
| 3 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +1.20 | 49.0 |
| 4 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +1.19 | 49.8 |
| 5 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +1.16 | 49.6 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.97 | 47.7 |
| 7 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +0.70 | 45.5 |
| 8 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.67 | 46.9 |
| 9 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.65 | 45.5 |
| 10 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.60 | 44.6 |
| 11 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.52 | 47.8 |
| 12 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.36 | 40.5 |
| 13 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.36 | 43.0 |
| 14 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | +0.14 | 34.8 |
| 15 |  Miami HeatMIA | +0.08 | 42.9 |
| 16 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.05 | 41.2 |
| 17 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | -0.02 | 38.3 |
| 18 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | -0.13 | 36.5 |
| 19 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.20 | 40.4 |
| 20 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.31 | 39.1 |
| 21 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.34 | 37.9 |
| 22 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.45 | 37.3 |
| 23 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.55 | 33.2 |
| 24 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -0.92 | 30.1 |
| 25 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -1.05 | 31.8 |
| 26 |  LA ClippersLAC | -1.16 | 30.1 |
| 27 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.28 | 30.0 |
| 28 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.43 | 27.8 |
| 29 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.54 | 25.6 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -2.07 | 22.4 |
The top five that week
- San Antonio Spurs top the board at +1.49, 4-2 with a +7.2 points per game margin, and a projection of 55.3 wins. The gap to Oklahoma City Thunder is 0.11 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Oklahoma City Thunder sit second at +1.39, 4-2 with a -0.5 points per game margin, and a projection of 55.2 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit third at +1.20, 6-1 with a +12.4 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.0 wins.
- Boston Celtics sit fourth at +1.19, 5-1 with a +9.5 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.8 wins.
- Detroit Pistons sit fifth at +1.16, 5-1 with a +8.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.6 wins.