Archive · as published November 9, 2026
NBA Power RankingsNovember 9, 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 | +1.54 | 56.7 |
| 2 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | +1.51 | 57.1 |
| 3 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +1.28 | 51.6 |
| 4 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.99 | 49.2 |
| 5 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +0.99 | 49.4 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +0.95 | 46.2 |
| 7 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.94 | 46.9 |
| 8 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +0.91 | 49.2 |
| 9 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.75 | 49.4 |
| 10 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.52 | 45.3 |
| 11 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | +0.49 | 41.8 |
| 12 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.47 | 44.1 |
| 13 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.40 | 43.5 |
| 14 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.37 | 40.8 |
| 15 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.35 | 45.1 |
| 16 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | +0.11 | 37.4 |
| 17 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | -0.01 | 34.1 |
| 18 |  Miami HeatMIA | -0.10 | 42.6 |
| 19 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.32 | 38.8 |
| 20 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.50 | 37.1 |
| 21 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -0.61 | 31.1 |
| 22 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.64 | 32.4 |
| 23 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.69 | 37.1 |
| 24 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.92 | 33.6 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -0.94 | 30.9 |
| 26 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.37 | 25.6 |
| 27 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -1.47 | 27.4 |
| 28 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.55 | 27.3 |
| 29 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.57 | 26.2 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.79 | 22.1 |
The top five that week
- San Antonio Spurs top the board at +1.54, 8-2 with a +10.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 56.7 wins. The gap to Oklahoma City Thunder is 0.03 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Oklahoma City Thunder sit second at +1.51, 8-2 with a +8.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 57.1 wins.
- Boston Celtics sit third at +1.28, 8-2 with a +10.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 51.6 wins.
- Philadelphia 76ers sit fourth at +0.99, 9-2 with a +3.1 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.2 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit fifth at +0.99, 7-3 with a +9.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.4 wins.