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Knicks, Spurs, Thunder top power rankings for NBA 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Knicks, Spurs, Thunder top power rankings for NBA 2026-27 season
Summary

The 2026-27 NBA season power rankings have positioned the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, and Oklahoma City Thunder as the top three teams. The Knicks secured a championship last season with a 53-29 record, retaining 10 of their 12 key players. The Spurs, coming off a NBA Finals loss, posted a 62-20 record last season, while the Thunder, with a league-best 64-18, boast a strong starting lineup and promising depth. Each team has early games scheduled, with the Knicks opening against the 76ers on opening night. The rankings categorize teams into tiers, assessing contenders, playoff potentials, and those at risk of the worst records.

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  • •Knicks led with 53-29 record last season and won championship.
  • •Spurs finished last season with a 62-20 record.
  • •Thunder had the best record in the league at 64-18.
  • •Knicks face 76ers on opening night of the season.
  • •Rankings categorize teams into championship tiers.
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  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — NBA power rankings 2026-27: Championship Tiers, with Knicks, Spurs Thunder in top three spots
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Our NBA power rankings are back and we are starting the season out by breaking teams into championship tiers.

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