Although we are just a couple of days into the 2009-10 NBA season, there are a few teams who are off to a great start who should be recognized. Here are the top five teams in our first NBA power rankings of the season.
5. San Antonio Spurs
In their first game of the season, the Spurs looked dominant against the Hornets. They tripped up in their second game but San Antonio should be good this season.
4. Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets won both of their games in impressive fashion. First they beat the Jazz at home and then went on the road and …read more

The 2009-10 NBA season hasn’t even begun, however there are a number of teams that have no shot at winning a championship this year. Here’s a look at the basketball power rankings for the worst teams in the NBA as it stands:
5. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves have a lot of good, young pieces — namely Al Jefferon and Kevin Love — but it’ll take a few years before this squad is ready.
4. Milwaukee Bucks
After basically giving away Richard Jefferson and let Ramon Sessions, the Bucks just don’t have enough talent to compete right now.
3. Memphis Grizzlies
Allen Iverson in Memphis should sell …read more

With NBA training camps now underway, it is time to look at the latest NBA power rankings. Offseason moves are all but finished and teams will start assessing what they have. We’ll do the same and name the best of the best in this training camp edition of the 2009-10 NBA power rankings:
1. Los Angeles Lakers
The top of these power rankings is an easy call. The Lakers were very good last season and they have all the pieces to be even better this year. Watch out.
2. Boston Celtics
The Celtics are back, reloaded and healthy. If they can stay healthy, the …read more

With NBA training camps only a few weeks away, the picture for the 2009-10 NBA season is getting clearer by the day. Here’s a look at the best of the best in the September edition of NBA power rankings:
1. Los Angeles Lakers
The reigning NBA champions are still the best in the league. As long as they stay healthy, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers will be extremely difficult to beat.
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
Although they lost to the Magic last year in the playoffs, in LeBron James the Cavs have the best player in the world. Add Shaquille O’Neal and a few other …read more

Now that a lot of the offseason action has taken place, it’s time to take a look at the 2009-10 NBA power rankings. While these rankings could change before the start of the season, here’s a look at the best basketball teams on the planet.
1. Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are the reigning NBA champions and they are still the best team on the planet. Although they lost Trevor Ariza, the addition of Ron Artest could make the team even better.
2. Orlando Magic
Hedo Turkoglu now plays for the Toronto Raptors but he was replaced by Vince Carter. Add in other signings …read more

With the NBA playoffs right around the corner, let’s take a look at the best in the league. Here we have our latest NBA Power Rankings with just a month left in the regular season.
1. Los Angeles Lakers
Even though the Lakers have slumped slightly as of late, they still have the league’s most talented roster to go along with the best closer in the business. If Andrew Bynum can return healthy, the Lakers will have to be the favorites heading into the postseason.
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
Right now, the Cavs have the best record in the NBA. They are 30-1 at home, …read more