Warriors, Bucks, Pelicans face bleak prospects in future NBA rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and New Orleans Pelicans are projected as the bottom three teams in the NBA by 2030, according to The Sporting News. Each team has unique issues impacting their future. The Warriors are dealing with an aging core and a challenging draft outlook. Milwaukee is burdened by contracts from its championship run, while New Orleans continues to lack a clear direction, particularly around Zion Williamson. The projections imply all three franchises may need to rebuild significantly within the next several years.
- •Warriors ranked 28th, Bucks 29th, Pelicans 30th in power rankings.
- •Warriors face an aging roster with key players likely departing.
- •Bucks struggle with contract constraints and lack of draft picks.
- •Pelicans may dismantle their roster if performance does not improve.
- •All teams could enter significant rebuilding phases by 2030.
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors, Bucks and Pelicans projected to become NBA’s bottom three teams
"Golden State, Milwaukee and New Orleans face drastically different problems, but all three could end up at the bottom of the NBA by 2030.
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