A new No. 1? How the Knicks, Nuggets and Warriors stack up in this week's NBA Power Rankings, and the most important role player for all 30 teams.
remain at the top of the pack as the only undefeated team left in the league. While a few other surprise contenders have made waves, such as theIn addition to our rankings, our NBA insiders picked the most important role player on each team. Which sixth man is making the biggest impact? Who can step up in place of injured superstars? Let's break down where all 30 teams land in this week's Power Rankings.
Note: Team rankings are based on where members of our panel think teams belong this season.Russell Westbrook was acquired in the offseason by the Denver Nuggets and is averaging 11.1 points in 24.6 minutes per game. This title could belong to a few different Cleveland substitutes, which only goes to illustrate how deep the 12-0 Cavs really are. But we'll go withbecause of his microwave-like ability to get hot, as evidenced by his 12.0 points per game scoring average in 23.4 minutes .
There's still time to join or create a league in the No. 1 Fantasy basketball game. Your league starts fresh on the first scoring period following your draft.in Philadelphia, Powell has emerged from the Clippers' valued sixth man to the team's leading scorer. He's averaging 26 points while shooting 52.7% from the field, including a scorching 50.5% from 3-point range.
until December at the earliest. Sunday against New York, Indiana was limited to seven healthy players, and coach Rick Carlisle said some of the team's young role players were going to fill in roles., the No. 8 pick in the 2023 draft, did just that and recorded six points, four rebounds and two assists over a season-high 27 minutes in a win on Sunday. If he can continue to give Indiana good minutes, the Pacers are going to have an easier time navigating a roster thinned by injuries.
Get access to exclusive original series, premium articles from our NBA insiders, the full 30 for 30 library and more.has been a starter in Chicago for virtually his entire career since the Bulls selected him with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 draft. But as the team transitions to a younger core, they are hoping Williams -- in the first year of a new five-year, $90 million extension -- will take a leap this season.
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