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NBA teams jostle in standings as season progresses with seven teams struggling

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 4:19 PM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

NBA teams jostle in standings as season progresses with seven teams struggling
Summary

As of November 6, 2026, five NBA teams have only one win in the ongoing season. The Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls have recorded close victories against the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks, respectively. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz sit at 1-7, failing to capitalize on their roster potential, while the Phoenix Suns trail with a 2-5 record. The league's recent draft lottery reform penalizes the three worst teams for losing, raising the stakes for these struggling franchises as they aim to avoid the bottom standings by season's end.

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Key Details
  • •Five teams currently have one win two weeks into the season.
  • •Utah Jazz are at 1-7, struggling with offensive consistency.
  • •Phoenix Suns rank higher at 2-5 but face internal issues.
  • •The three worst teams are penalized in the new draft lottery format.
  • •Competitive balance in the NBA is being tested with early-season performances.
Latest Updates
  • 4:19 PMCBS Sports — NBA relegation zone predictions: Ranking the 7 worst teams in the race to avoid the bottom of the standings
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As part of last spring's lottery reform​, the three worst teams in the league are now punished for losing

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