1. Oklahoma City Thunder They’ve opened the season by making a statement with wins over the Spurs and Nuggets. The 2025 champions are showing they’re serious about reaching the mountaintop again after getting eliminated by the Spurs in the 2026…
Melissa Rohlin releases her early-season NBA power rankings, placing the Oklahoma City Thunder at number one following victories over the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets. Rohlin ranks LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers second, arguing the team looks like a genuine contender after early wins against the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics as James targets a fifth championship.
The rankings place the defending champion Knicks in third despite an 0-2 start, while the Los Angeles Lakers sit sixth with Rohlin noting their fortunes hinge on Walker Kessler. The bottom of the 30-team rankings features rebuilding squads, with the Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets, and Milwaukee Bucks occupying the lowest spots.
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