NBA 2026-27 season

Where teams start

Last season's ratings, pulled 35% of the way back to average over the summer. The last column is the expected margin against an average team on a neutral floor.

#	Team	Rating	vs. average
1	NYKNew York Knicks	1681	+6.7
2	SASSan Antonio Spurs	1663	+6.0
3	OKCOklahoma City Thunder	1649	+5.5
4	DETDetroit Pistons	1587	+3.2
5	BOSBoston Celtics	1581	+3.0
6	CHACharlotte Hornets	1580	+3.0
7	DENDenver Nuggets	1580	+2.9
8	CLECleveland Cavaliers	1565	+2.4
9	LALLos Angeles Lakers	1560	+2.2
10	HOUHouston Rockets	1560	+2.2
11	MINMinnesota Timberwolves	1554	+2.0
12	ORLOrlando Magic	1542	+1.6
13	TORToronto Raptors	1535	+1.3
14	PHIPhiladelphia 76ers	1532	+1.2
15	ATLAtlanta Hawks	1524	+0.9
16	PHXPhoenix Suns	1522	+0.8
17	PORPortland Trail Blazers	1519	+0.7
18	LACLA Clippers	1517	+0.6
19	MIAMiami Heat	1512	+0.4
20	GSWGolden State Warriors	1454	−1.7
21	NOPNew Orleans Pelicans	1437	−2.4
22	DALDallas Mavericks	1406	−3.5
23	MILMilwaukee Bucks	1397	−3.8
24	CHIChicago Bulls	1396	−3.8
25	INDIndiana Pacers	1391	−4.1
26	SACSacramento Kings	1385	−4.2
27	UTAUtah Jazz	1364	−5.1
28	MEMMemphis Grizzlies	1353	−5.5
29	BKNBrooklyn Nets	1342	−5.8
30	WASWashington Wizards	1315	−6.9