NBA power rankings: Know where your Favourite team is poised in the league entering the 2024-25 season

The new NBA season is here, and a lot has changed since the Boston Celtics celebrated their Finals victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The NBA regular season kicks off from October 22nd. 

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The NBA regular season kicks off from October 22nd.

Boston Celtics won the NBA finals last year and they will be a team to watch out for.

The new NBA season is here, and a lot has changed since the Boston Celtics celebrated their Finals victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Free agency brought significant player movements, and several stars joined forces to secure gold in Paris. Meanwhile, a major trade in New York sent shockwaves through the league just before opening night.

The NBA regular season kicks off from October 22nd. 

Who will rise to the top this season? Here’s a breakdown of how each team stands as the campaign begins.

30. Detroit Pistons
2023-24 record: 14-68, missed playoffs  

29. Brooklyn Nets  
2023-24 record: 32-50, missed playoffs  

28. Portland Trail Blazers  
2023-24 record: 21-61, missed playoffs  

27. Washington Wizards  
2023-24 record: 15-67, missed playoffs  

26. Charlotte Hornets  
2023-24 record: 21-61, missed playoffs  

25. Chicago Bulls
2023-24 record: 39-43, lost in Play-In Tournament  

24. Toronto Raptors  
2023-24 record: 25-57, missed playoffs  

23. Utah Jazz  
2023-24 record: 31-51, missed playoffs  

22. Atlanta Hawks 
2023-24 record: 36-46, lost in Play-In Tournament  

21. San Antonio Spurs  
2023-24 record: 22-60, missed playoffs  

20. Houston Rockets  
2023-24 record: 41-41, missed playoffs  

19. Los Angeles Clippers  
2023-24 record: 51-31, lost in first round  

18. Golden State Warriors  
2023-24 record: 46-36, lost in Play-In Tournament  

17. New Orleans Pelicans  
2023-24 record: 49-33, lost in first round  

16. Orlando Magic 
2023-24 record: 47-35, lost in first round  

15. Miami Heat
2023-24 record: 46-36, lost in first round  

14. Los Angeles Lakers  
2023-24 record: 47-35, lost in first round  

13. Sacramento Kings  
2023-24 record: 46-36, lost in Play-In Tournament  
The Kings hope DeMar DeRozan’s experience will elevate their playoff aspirations alongside De'Aaron Fox.

12. Indiana Pacers  
2023-24 record: 47-35, lost in Eastern Conference finals  

11. Memphis Grizzlies  
2023-24 record: 27-55, missed playoffs  

10. Cleveland Cavaliers  
2023-24 record: 48-34, lost in second round  

9. Phoenix Suns  
2023-24 record: 49-33, lost in first round  

8. Milwaukee Bucks  
2023-24 record: 49-33, lost in first round  

7. Philadelphia 76ers  
2023-24 record: 47-35, lost in first round  

6. Minnesota Timberwolves  
2023-24 record: 56-26, lost in second round  

5. New York Knicks  
2023-24 record: 50-32, lost in second round  

4. Denver Nuggets
2023-24 record: 57-25, lost in second round  

3. Dallas Mavericks  
2023-24 record: 50-32, lost in NBA Finals  

2. Oklahoma City Thunder  
2023-24 record: 57-25, lost in second round  

1. Boston Celtics  
2023-24 record: 64-18, won NBA Finals  
 

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