Archive · as published November 10, 2026
NBA Power RankingsNovember 10, 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 | +1.60 | 56.8 |
| 2 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | +1.49 | 57.1 |
| 3 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +1.27 | 51.9 |
| 4 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +1.07 | 48.2 |
| 5 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +1.00 | 49.4 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.97 | 49.1 |
| 7 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +0.95 | 49.4 |
| 8 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.93 | 46.9 |
| 9 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.76 | 49.7 |
| 10 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | +0.71 | 42.3 |
| 11 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.49 | 46.8 |
| 12 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.38 | 41.1 |
| 13 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.29 | 42.9 |
| 14 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | +0.24 | 37.7 |
| 15 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.24 | 44.7 |
| 16 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.20 | 42.0 |
| 17 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | +0.16 | 34.8 |
| 18 |  Miami HeatMIA | -0.13 | 41.9 |
| 19 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.49 | 37.6 |
| 20 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.60 | 38.2 |
| 21 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.61 | 36.1 |
| 22 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.73 | 31.7 |
| 23 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.78 | 34.0 |
| 24 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -0.79 | 29.3 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -0.91 | 31.1 |
| 26 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.34 | 25.5 |
| 27 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -1.45 | 27.0 |
| 28 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.47 | 28.1 |
| 29 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.52 | 26.2 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.73 | 22.3 |
The top five that week
- San Antonio Spurs top the board at +1.60, 9-2 with a +11.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 56.8 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 +1.49, 8-2 with a +8.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 57.1 wins.
- Boston Celtics sit third at +1.27, 8-2 with a +10.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 51.9 wins.
- Los Angeles Lakers sit fourth at +1.07, 10-2 with a +7.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.2 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit fifth at +1.00, 8-3 with a +9.1 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.4 wins.