Archive · as published November 8, 2026
NBA Power RankingsNovember 8, 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 | +1.56 | 56.7 |
| 2 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | +1.52 | 56.8 |
| 3 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +1.22 | 51.2 |
| 4 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +1.11 | 50.0 |
| 5 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +0.98 | 47.2 |
| 6 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +0.97 | 48.8 |
| 7 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.94 | 48.5 |
| 8 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.88 | 46.4 |
| 9 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.72 | 48.7 |
| 10 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.68 | 47.5 |
| 11 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | +0.49 | 41.7 |
| 12 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.47 | 43.8 |
| 13 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.37 | 43.0 |
| 14 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.36 | 40.5 |
| 15 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.32 | 44.3 |
| 16 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | -0.05 | 33.5 |
| 17 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | -0.08 | 36.9 |
| 18 |  Miami HeatMIA | -0.16 | 42.6 |
| 19 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.34 | 38.4 |
| 20 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.50 | 37.1 |
| 21 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -0.52 | 31.7 |
| 22 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.69 | 36.9 |
| 23 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.73 | 30.8 |
| 24 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.92 | 33.5 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -1.15 | 30.1 |
| 26 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.29 | 25.8 |
| 27 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -1.33 | 29.3 |
| 28 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.46 | 28.6 |
| 29 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.50 | 26.9 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.78 | 22.8 |
The top five that week
- San Antonio Spurs top the board at +1.56, 8-2 with a +10.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 56.7 wins. The gap to Oklahoma City Thunder is 0.05 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Oklahoma City Thunder sit second at +1.52, 8-2 with a +8.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 56.8 wins.
- Boston Celtics sit third at +1.22, 7-2 with a +9.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 51.2 wins.
- Detroit Pistons sit fourth at +1.11, 6-2 with a +9.4 points per game margin, and a projection of 50.0 wins.
- Los Angeles Lakers sit fifth at +0.98, 8-2 with a +7.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 47.2 wins.