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NBA Power Rankings: Cavs, Thunder lead as trade deadline conversation gets louder

NBA Power Rankings: Cavs, Thunder lead as trade deadline conversation gets louder

NBA DraftKings Network

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By: Grant Afseth

With the NBA trade deadline looming on February 6 at 3 p.m. EST, teams across the league are poised to make critical decisions that could reshape their rosters for a playoff push.

In the Western Conference, the Thunder, led by MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, continue to set the pace. However, the conference remains highly competitive, prompting teams like the Warriors and Suns to consider significant moves. The Warriors are reportedly exploring options to revitalize their season, while the Suns might intensify efforts to acquire Jimmy Butler, who remains in a trade standoff with Miami.

Meanwhile, the Cavaliers and Celtics remain top contenders in the Eastern Conference. Surprisingly, the Pistons, who struggled last season, have turned things around and are now serious playoff contenders after a strong performance across the first two weeks of January. Additionally, Paolo Banchero’s return from injury has significantly boosted the Magic.

Here’s the list of all 30 NBA teams in the power rankings, from first to 30:

  1. Cleveland Cavaliers: 34-5 (+850 odds to win the NBA Finals on DraftKings Sportsbook)
  2. Oklahoma City Thunder: 33-6 (+260)
  3. Boston Celtics: 28-11 (+240)
  4. Houston Rockets: 26-12 (+5000)
  5. Denver Nuggets: 24-15 (+1300)
  6. New York Knicks: 26-15 (+1200)
  7. Memphis Grizzlies: 25-15 (+2500)
  8. Orlando Magic: 23-18 (+6000)
  9. Los Angeles Clippers: 21-17 (+4500)
  10. Milwaukee Bucks: 21-17 (+3000)
  11. Dallas Mavericks: 22-18 (+1400)
  12. Indiana Pacers: 22-19 (+10000)
  13. Los Angeles Lakers: 20-17 (+4000)
  14. Minnesota Timberwolves: 21-18 (+4000)
  15. Miami Heat: 20-18 (+8000)
  16. Detroit Pistons: 21-19 (+80000)
  17. Sacramento Kings: 20-20 (+8000)
  18. San Antonio Spurs: 19-19 (+50000)
  19. Atlanta Hawks: 20-19 (+50000)
  20. Phoenix Suns: 19-20 (+4500)
  21. Golden State Warriors: 19-20 (+3500)
  22. Chicago Bulls: 18-22 (+100000)
  23. Philadelphia 76ers: 15-23 (+6000)
  24. Brooklyn Nets: 14-26 (+100000)
  25. Portland Trail Blazers: 13-26 (+100000)
  26. Utah Jazz: 10-28 (+100000)
  27. Toronto Raptors: 9-31 (+100000)
  28. Charlotte Hornets: 8-28 (+100000)
  29. New Orleans Pelicans: 9-32 (+100000)
  30. Washington Wizards: 6-32 (+100000)

Grant Afseth

I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user (my username is grant-afseth) and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skill and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.