The NBA preseason is underway, which means it’s also time for everybody’s favorite October exercise; Ranking teams before the games actually count. Here’s the complete 1-through-30 order, along with a quick Hoops Wire thought on each.
Hoops Wire has released its NBA preseason power rankings, placing the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs at the top of the 30-team list. The Thunder lead the rankings behind MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs hold the second spot following a Finals appearance. Other highly ranked contenders include the defending champions, along with a retooled Philadelphia 76ers roster featuring LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
The rankings feature several notable contenders, including the Boston Celtics, James Harden's Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Houston Rockets. In contrast, Hoops Wire placed the Sacramento Kings at the bottom of the 30 teams, citing concerns about where enough wins will come from despite their intriguing young players.
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