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
