NBA Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand Right Now? (2026)

It's never a dull time in the NBA. This week saw three stars return from injury in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cooper Flagg, and Jayson Tatum. While the Bucks and Mavs are just happy to see their stars back, none may have a bigger impact on the playoffs than Tatum. Meanwhile, the play-in bracket in the East […]

NBA Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand Right Now? (2026)

The playoff race is heating up with just six weeks to go in the NBA regular season. While most of the playoff and play-in teams have been identified, there's still quite a bit of seeding and positioning that's going to be massively important. The Lakers and Suns will look to duel it out for the […]

NBA Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand Right Now? (2026)

Fresh out of the All-Star break and into the unofficial "second half" of the NBA season, we go. Many of our playoff contenders are already identified, while much of the play-in is still to be decided, especially in the East. The Cavs are cruising in the East and have a real shot at getting the […]

NBA Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand After the All-Star Break? [2026]

With the All-Star festivities now finished, it's time we take a look at how teams are doing compared to their preseason expectations that were given to them by Vegas. In one of our first editions of this season's power rankings, we took a look at each team's projected win total according to the sportsbooks. With […]

Darius Garland Traded to Clippers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, along with a second-round pick, in exchange for guard James Harden. Garland's name popped up in rumors over the weekend after the Cavaliers acquired Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings. The connection to the Clippers happened late Monday night […]

James Harden Traded to Cavaliers

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guard Darius Garland and a second-round pick. His trade request came as a surprise to many on Monday night, and the connection to Cleveland started immediately. The 36-year-old will join Donovan Mitchell in the Cavaliers' backcourt. Harden is scoring […]

Raptors Continue to Discuss Trade for Domantas Sabonis

Trade talks regarding Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis have continued this week with a connection to the Toronto Raptors still developing. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the framework of a trade for Sabonis would revolve around Raptors guards RJ Barrett and Ochai Agbaji. The potential for a third team to join in on the […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

It’s never an uninteresting time in the NBA, especially when the NBA trade deadline is just days away. The Cavaliers have already made a trade to acquire one of the most in-demand names of t...

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

The past week in the NBA was dominated by trades and trade talks. Trae Young getting shipped to his preferred destination of Washington surprised some while more rumors around Anthony Davis and Ja...

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

With us fully into 2026 it means the NBA season is about to start getting real. The trade deadline is closer than it seems. The halfway mark is less than two weeks away. The playoff picture is bec...

Kon Knueppel To Make Return For Charlotte On Wednesday, In Starting Lineup

Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (ankle) will make his return to the Hornets' starting lineup on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. Knueppel suffered a right ankle injury that forced him to miss Monday's loss to the Bucks. The rookie is averaging 19.3 PPG while shooting 42.8% from deep, which they will certainly need against […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

The new year is right around the corner and with that will come change. In our rankings that means a bit of a shake-up at the top. The Spurs are no longer a secret. How high did they jump? Meanwhi...

Cedric Coward Active On Friday Against Milwaukee

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Cedric Coward (heel) is officially active for Friday night's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Coward missed Tuesday's game against Utah dealing with a left heel issue but is able to fight through it tonight. The rookie has been a very solid piece of Memphis' rotation this year and is averaging 15.1 PPG, […]

Ja Morant Available On Friday Night Against Milwaukee

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (ankle) is officially available for Friday night's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Morant has been dealing with a left ankle sprain that's caused him to miss the last four games. The 26-year-old has been very good facilitating Memphis' offense this season when healthy, averaging 7.5 APG this season. He should […]

Jordan Goodwin Available For Friday Night Against New Orleans

Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (jaw) is listed as available for Friday night's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Goodwin has been dealing with a jaw sprain for some time now but has been wearing a mask and has been able to play in every Suns game since Halloween. Over his last 12 games he's […]

Gary Trent Jr. Ruled Out For Friday Night Against Memphis

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (calf) has been ruled out for Friday night's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. This will mark the first game that Trent has missed this season. His production has been fairly marginal for Milwaukee, only averaged 9.6 PPG this season amidst a demotion to the bench. In his absence, expect […]

Justin Champagnie Downgraded To Questionable For Friday Night

Washington Wizards guard Justin Champagnie (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday night's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Champagnie is dealing with an illness and has been a steady presence in Washington's rotation since mid-November. If available he would be in a great spot for fantasy managers looking for rebounding production as he's grabbed […]

Scottie Barnes Now Downgraded To Questionable For Friday

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday night's matchup against the Washington Wizards. Barnes has yet to miss a game this season and, with Toronto's current injury issues, the Raptors are hopeful he'll be able to overcome the illness tonight. If Barnes is unable to go then expect Immanuel […]

Tristan da Silva Returns To Action On Friday Night Against Hornets

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (shoulder) will return to the lineup on Friday night and is officially active against the Charlotte Hornets. da Silva has missed the last four games dealing with a right shoulder contusion. The 26-year-old was recently moved to the bench with Paolo Banchero's return and his production was spotty in […]

Goga Bitadze Downgraded To Out For Matchup Against Charlotte

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (knee) has been downgraded to out for Friday night's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Bitadze will miss his second straight game as he deals with a left knee sprain. In his absence, expect Jonathan Isaac and Noah Penda to get extended minutes off the bench. Of the two, Penda may […]

Jordan Walsh Available On Friday Against Pacers

Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh (illness) will be available for Friday night's game against the Pacers. Walsh missed Monday's game against Indiana with the same illness but will be available to play in the rematch. The 21-year-old hasn't provided much fantasy value since being inserted into the starting lineup in early November but could help […]

Corey Kispert To Miss More Time With Hamstring Tightness

Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (hamstring) has landed back on the injury report and is listed as out for Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Kispert had missed 10 games with a thumb injury but was pulled on Tuesday after just 13 minutes of action on the floor with hamstring tightness. The 26-year-old should […]

RJ Barrett To Miss Another Game On Friday Night

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (knee) will miss a 15th straight game on Friday night against the Washington Wizards. Barrett has been dealing with a right knee sprain that has coincided with a major decline in the Raptors' early season success. With Barrett out, expect Ochai Agbaji to continue to get minutes in the starting […]

Pelle Larsson Listed As Probable For Friday Night Against Hawks

Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Larsson has missed the last five games recovering from a left ankle sprain but returns to a decent matchup against a struggling Hawks defense. Larsson's value on Friday night will depend on whether or not Miami has […]

Nikola Jovic Listed As Probable For Friday Against Atlanta

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (elbow) is listed as probable for Friday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Jovic has battled multiple injuries since mid-November and has missed four straight games with this most recent elbow injury. If he doesn't experience any other setbacks prior to tipoff, Jovic should have a good matchup against a […]

Goga Bitadze Questionable, Could Miss Second Straight Game

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday night's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Bitadze is dealing with a knee strain that caused him to miss Tuesday's 110-106 win over Portland. The 26-year-old hasn't been a great fantasy option for many as a bench option for Orlando, but could provide value […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

The unofficial “start” to the NBA season happens this week with Christmas Day games on deck. There’s been plenty of nice this season, especially in places like Detroit and San An...

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

The NBA Cup Championship is set. The New York Knicks will represent the Eastern Conference after taking care of Toronto and Orlando. Meanwhile the San Antonio Spurs took down the Lakers and then p...

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

As we edge closer to Christmas Day, the unofficial “start” of the NBA season, we’re finally starting to get the clarity we’ve been wanting in terms of the league’s hi...

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

With the calendar flipping to December we’re starting to get a little more clarity in the NBA. Some things have stayed just as expected (OKC being very good), some offseason moves are starti...