Rock bottom? Hornets claim last place in NBA.com's latest Power Rankings
In this week's NBA.com power rankings, the Hornets check in below both of those teams, claiming the bottom spot. "Ball and Miller returned on Sunday when they combined for 48 poin
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up in the new year
Here is where all 30 teams stack up in the first power rankings of 2025! Note: Team rankings are based on where members of our panel (ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Jamal Collier, Michael Wright, Tim MacMahon, Dave McMenamin, Ohm Youngmisuk, Chris Herring and Kevin Pelton) think teams belong this season.
Mavericks now down two stars after Kyrie Irving’s latest injury
The Dallas Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving for a one-to-two weeks as he deals with a bulging disc in his back, ESPN reported on Monday. There is no set return date for the star guard, but there’s “optimism that treatment over the coming days will provide” one.
OKC Thunder Claim Top Spot in NBA Power Rankings
The Thunder took down the reigning champion Boston Celtics behind a near-perfect second half and stifling defense down the stretch. With a 30-5 overall record, there’s hardly any holes to poke in Oklahoma City across the board.
Mavericks Latest Injury Moves Team Further In Wrong Direction
The Dallas Mavericks were in a good spot only a couple of weeks ago in a tight, competitive West where a handful of teams are jockeying for the middle playoff seeds.
Mavericks dealt yet another injury blow after Kyrie Irving update
The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2024-25 season with high expectations. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were set to lead a team that was not only fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, but a team that had added four-time champion Klay Thompson during the offseason.
Hornets are among the NBA's worst in ESPN's recent batch of power rankings
It's no surprise that the Charlotte Hornets are tumbling toward the bottom of most power rankings on the internet, including ESPN's. This week, the Hornets check in at No. 27, sitting ahead of only the Toronto Raptors,
Kyrie Irving's injury is a hammer blow for the Mavericks
In recent weeks, the Dallas Mavericks have relied on Kyrie Irving to lead the team. The All-Star guard has stepped into a bigger role due to Luka Doncic's injury-induced absence. Irving's scoring and playmaking ability likely eased some of the blow of Doncic's forced absence.
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Nets Slide in Latest ESPN NBA Power Rankings
The recent struggles have been reflected in the latest NBA power rankings from ESPN's NBA Insiders. The Nets have consistently hovered in the 20-25 range for the last month or so; this week ...
NBA power rankings: Cavaliers on collision course with Thunder. Kings and Lakers climbing
Two teams have opened up big leads in their respective conferences while others jockey for playoff position as midseason ...
NBA Power Rankings Week 11: Thunder controlling title pursuit amid historic win streak
The Thunder have won 15 straight games and look like the clear title favorites at the top of the NBA power rankings.