NBA, Knicks and Power Rankings

Blazers Take Big Jump in New NBA Power Rankings
John Schuhmann of NBA.com had the Trail Blazers move up two spots to No. 25 despite being "one of three teams that rank in the bottom five on both ends of the floor. However, he n
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks, Timberwolves on the rise as the ball drops on 2024
Before we step into 2025, let's take stock of where each NBA team stands, from the top (Cavs) to bottom (Pels).
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks surging ahead of showdown vs. Thunder, Lakers climbing as LeBron turns 40
The Cleveland Cavaliers are absolutely, 100%, without a doubt worthy of the No. 1 spot in the first 2025 edition of the NBA Power Rankings. But there's just one problem -- the Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC has rattled off 13 straight wins (as long as you,
Pacers Take Nice Jump Up in New NBA Power Rankings
While this wasn't the perfect outcome, it was enough to show experts and analysts from different publications that the Pacers have been good enough to move up in various power ran
NBA power rankings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder are on big winning streak
Here are the USA TODAY Sports NBA power rankings at the turn of the calendar, with resolutions each team should carry into 2025.
NBA Power Rankings Week 10: Time to worry about Celtics' title chances?
Given their string of questionable losses, the Celtics' chances of winning another championship have taken a hit in the NBA power rankings.
NBA power rankings: Cavaliers, Thunder 1-2, but where are Knicks, Lakers?
The Cavs are having their best start in franchise history through 31 games. Riding a six-game winning streak, Cleveland is 17-1 at home. The Cavs put up 149 points at Denver in a double-digit win as four of their five starters scored between 22 and 33 points.
NBA Power Rankings: Rockets Dip After Back-to-Back Losses?
The Houston Rockets have dropped their last two games after winning four in a row following their elimination from the NBA Emirates Cup in the semifinal against
NBA power rankings 2024-25: New Year’s resolutions for every team, starting with the Thunder at No. 1
The first edition of the NBC Sports NBA Power Rankings in 2025 drops on New Year’s Day, so let’s do a New Year’s Resolution-themed one. Like your resolutions, expect most of these to be broken by the end of January.
NBA Power Rankings Week 10: Knicks Make Their Move, Cavs Still on Top!
Welcome to Week 10 of the NBA Power Rankings! The 2025 season is in full swing, and there are some exciting changes in the top 5. From red-hot streaks to dominant performances, we break down the key moments shaping this week’s rankings.
NBA Power Rankings: Where do Joel Embiid, Sixers stand in the East?
Here are the latest power rankings in the NBA as it's time to evaluate where Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76es stand in ...
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NBA power rankings and odds: Bucks climb after beating Thunder for Cup title
Here are the post-NBA Cup power rankings (records and stats through games of Dec. 18 and championship odds courtesy of BetMGM): At 19 made 3-pointers per game, the Celtics are on pace to break ...
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NBA Power Rankings: Mavericks lose Luka Doncic on Christmas; Kings fire Mike Brown
The Timberwolves caught a break against the Mavericks when Luka Doncic suffered a calf strain. His absence allowed Minnesota ...
Spurs Fall in Power Rankings After Challenging Road Trip
The San Antonio Spurs had a difficult week, going 1-3 on the recent road trip dropping the three games by a combined 10 ...
Thunder take down Knicks for 14th straight win
Aaron Wiggins scored a season-high 19 points, 15 in the fourth quarter, as the host Oklahoma City Thunder stretched their winning streak to 14 games with a 117-107 win over the New York Knicks on ...
Thunder expose Knicks’ glaring flaws in clash of NBA title contenders
That got ugly, quickly. The Knicks were in control, staring a 10-game winning streak down the barrel, leading by 12 with just four minutes left in the third quarter of Friday’s showdown against the ...