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The Wizards are in the middle of the NBA’s power rankings

The Washington Wizards are 4-3 to start the 2026-27 NBA season, which is a great thing. And that has also helped them in the NBA Power Rankings where they are no longer simply at the bottom of the totem pole.…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 3:06 PM
The Wizards are in the middle of the NBA’s power rankings
Key Things to Know
  • The Washington Wizards are ranked No. 16 in ESPN's latest NBA power rankings.
  • Washington opened the 2026-27 NBA season with a 4-3 record.
  • Anthony Davis leads the team with averages of 23.0 points and 9.1 rebounds.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Wizards have climbed to No. 16 in ESPN's latest NBA power rankings following a 4-3 start to the 2026-27 season. Bullets Forever writer Albert Lee notes that this middle-tier standing marks a significant improvement after the franchise spent much of the previous season entrenched in the league's bottom five.

The ranking features analysis from ESPN's Zach Kram highlighting strong contributions from top draft picks Anthony Davis and rookie AJ Dybantsa. Davis is currently averaging 23.0 points and 9.1 rebounds, while Dybantsa has averaged 19.0 points on 50% shooting over his first three NBA games.

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