Power Tiers

All 30 NBA teams, tiered before the 2026–27 season. The Spurs and Thunder open as the favorites.

30 teams · 6 tiers · Published Sep 24, 2026

S The Favorites

Spurs Thunder

A Title Threats

Knicks Pacers 76ers Timberwolves Celtics Raptors

B Dark Horses

Heat Nuggets Lakers Pistons Cavaliers Rockets

C Playoff Teams

Magic Trail Blazers Hawks Warriors Suns Wizards

D Young and Scrappy

Hornets Jazz Mavericks

F Definitely Not Tanking

Grizzlies Nets Bulls Clippers Pelicans Kings Bucks

Receipts from this ranking

• pendingThe Spurs and Thunder are the NBA's title favorites for 2026–27.Resolves June 2027 · NBA Finals