Archive · as published November 7, 2026
NBA Power RankingsNovember 7, 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 | +1.50 | 55.9 |
| 2 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | +1.42 | 56.1 |
| 3 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +1.21 | 50.9 |
| 4 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +1.14 | 49.6 |
| 5 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +1.12 | 50.0 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +1.01 | 47.7 |
| 7 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.96 | 48.7 |
| 8 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.87 | 46.3 |
| 9 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.68 | 48.7 |
| 10 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.60 | 47.1 |
| 11 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.53 | 41.3 |
| 12 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.45 | 44.6 |
| 13 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | +0.36 | 40.9 |
| 14 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.35 | 42.4 |
| 15 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.29 | 41.7 |
| 16 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | -0.08 | 33.3 |
| 17 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | -0.11 | 36.5 |
| 18 |  Miami HeatMIA | -0.18 | 42.3 |
| 19 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.39 | 37.7 |
| 20 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.44 | 38.2 |
| 21 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.51 | 38.8 |
| 22 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -0.55 | 31.5 |
| 23 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.57 | 31.9 |
| 24 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.95 | 33.2 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -1.16 | 30.2 |
| 26 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.29 | 26.3 |
| 27 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -1.30 | 29.9 |
| 28 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.45 | 29.1 |
| 29 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.51 | 26.9 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.83 | 22.2 |
The top five that week
- San Antonio Spurs top the board at +1.50, 7-2 with a +9.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 55.9 wins. The gap to Oklahoma City Thunder is 0.08 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Oklahoma City Thunder sit second at +1.42, 7-2 with a +4.6 points per game margin, and a projection of 56.1 wins.
- Boston Celtics sit third at +1.21, 7-2 with a +9.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 50.9 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit fourth at +1.14, 7-2 with a +10.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.6 wins.
- Detroit Pistons sit fifth at +1.12, 6-2 with a +9.4 points per game margin, and a projection of 50.0 wins.