NBA, Power Rankings and Rockets

NBA Power Rankings: Pistons, Cavaliers, Rockets among league’s top overachievers
As we approach the midpoint of the season, some teams have surprised and others have disappointed. And then there are the Lakers.
NBA Power Rankings: Red-hot Rockets leapfrog ice-cold Celtics while Cavs, Thunder set for anticipated rematch
Since about the second week of the season, the NBA's best teams -- in some order -- have been the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics. Well folks, it's time to make room for the Houston Rockets,
NBA Power Rankings: Sixers still near the bottom as struggles continue
With that said, here is the 11th edition of the NBA Power Rankings: Previous ranking: 30 The Wizards are squarely in the driver's seat for the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes. They rank dead last in the league in both offensive rating and defensive rating and Washington's focus for 2024-25 should be on moving the veterans and developing the youngsters.
NBA Power Rankings: Kings, Pacers and Wolves catch their groove
A few teams have gotten off to hot starts in 2025 and others ... not so much. Here is where all 30 teams stack up in this week's NBA Power Rankings.
NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers reclaim No. 1 spot with huge win vs. Thunder, Warriors tumble again
During the entirety of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 129-122 statement win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, we knew we were watching the two best teams in the NBA-- and that's saying a lot with how well the Boston Celtics,
NBA power rankings 2024-25: Cleveland is on top with Oklahoma City, Boston right behind
Remember how much time we — and I am part of that “we” — spent in the past year talking about whether Donovan Mitchell wanted to re-sign with this team? When he did, we asked if that would mean a Darius Garland trade?
NBA Power Rankings Week 12: Have Kings, Pacers turned corner with recent surge?
The Kings and Pacers are among two of the hottest teams in the NBA power rankings ahead of the trade deadline after their dreaded starts.
NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Jaylen Wells could make history not seen since 2017
Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells has staked his claim at the top of the NBA rookie rankings, which result in him making history not ...
NBA Fantasy Power Rankings: Nikola Jokić holds 1st in Week 12
Jokić missed the first two games of the Nuggets’ four-game schedule with an illness, but he still managed to set the pace ...
Charlotte Hornets climb one spot in ESPN's latest NBA Power Rankings
The Charlotte Hornets have inched up one spot in ESPN's latest NBA power rankings, moving from 29th to 28th. The team ...
NBA Power Rankings: Rampaging Cavs + X-Factors for each team
Welcome back to another installment of HoopsHype’s power rankings. Last time, we made New Year’s resolutions for each team.