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Injuries impact early NBA power rankings as Miami Heat remain winless

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 12:17 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Injuries impact early NBA power rankings as Miami Heat remain winless
Summary

After one week of the 2026-27 NBA season, injuries to key players including Anthony Edwards and Jalen Williams have significantly affected team dynamics. The Miami Heat, expected to be competitive following the offseason acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, find themselves at the bottom of the power rankings with an 0-4 record. Significant risers and fallers have emerged as teams scramble to adjust. The Sacramento Kings (0-4) and Brooklyn Nets (0-4) also occupy low spots after tough starts. The NBA regular season continues as teams adapt to early challenges.

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  • •NBA season is just one week old with teams adjusting to injuries.
  • •Miami Heat sit at the bottom of power rankings with an 0-4 record.
  • •Sacramento Kings and Brooklyn Nets also remain winless in early season.
  • •Key players affected include Anthony Edwards and Jalen Williams.
  • •Teams are working to find cohesion amid early struggles.
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  • 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — NBA power rankings: Injuries shake up league, winless Miami Heat plummet
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The 2026-27 NBA regular season is merely one week, old but injuries have already made a massive impact in both the short- and long-term.

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