Here's where every team ranks after two weeks of action, plus the four words used to describe how each team has started the season.
ESPN released its updated NBA Power Rankings two weeks into the 2026-27 season, analyzing early performances, major injuries, and roster adjustments across the league. Contributors evaluated each team's start, noting early success for the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, and Philadelphia 76ers, while the reigning champion New York Knicks attempt to recover from an 0-3 opening stretch.
Key individual performers highlighted include Luka Doncic, who leads the league with 38.3 points per game for the Los Angeles Lakers, and Tyrese Maxey leading the NBA in fourth-quarter scoring for Philadelphia. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves face mounting injury challenges, and the Golden State Warriors produced a five-game surge powered by rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.
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