NBA power rankings as training camps open for 2026-27 season: Who will compete for Finals?

As training camps open for the 2026-27 NBA season, various franchises are assessing roster overhauls and new team identities. Milwaukee is entering a post-Giannis era focused on evaluating young talent, while the Brooklyn Nets have added veteran Julius Randle to complement recent draft picks. In Washington, the Wizards are navigating a new roster core featuring Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and top draft choice AJ Dybantsa.

Several teams face coaching and personnel adjustments across the league. The Chicago Bulls enter the campaign under new head coach Tiago Splitter alongside rookie Caleb Wilson, while the Portland Trail Blazers look to integrate Ja Morant and Damian Lillard. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors await the eventual return of Jimmy Butler from a torn anterior cruciate ligament to join Stephen Curry.