Knicks and Spurs ranked in updated NBA power rankings ahead of draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The updated NBA power rankings come ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft set for June 23. The New York Knicks, fresh off their championship victory, have had a successful season, while the San Antonio Spurs also appear in the rankings. The NBA offseason begins with the draft, followed by free agency starting on June 30. Several teams, including the Sacramento Kings and Brooklyn Nets, are expected to make significant moves and aim for impact players in the draft.
- •New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought this month.
- •NBA Draft takes place June 23, with teams preparing their picks.
- •Sacramento Kings projected to take Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr.
- •Brooklyn Nets expected to pick a talented guard at No. 6.
- •Teams like Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies are in rebuilding phases.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Updated NBA Power Rankings Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft: Where Do Champion Knicks & Spurs Land?
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