Before we step into 2025, let's take stock of where each NBA team stands, from the top (Cavs) to bottom (Pels).

After an impressive 12-3 start to the 2024-25 season, the Golden State Warriors were consistently listed near the top of early season power rankings. However, their recent slide has seen them plummet down any type of power ranking list.

It's no surprise that the Charlotte Hornets are tumbling toward the bottom of most power rankings on the internet, including ESPN's. This week, the Hornets check in at No. 27, sitting ahead of only the Toronto Raptors,

Last week in the NBA featured some amazing Christmas Day games, but that wasn’t the only time players stepped up their games. We had two players average over 60 fantasy points last week – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama. This marks Wembanyama’s second straight week averaging over 60 FP/G, but SGA gets the top spot.

Given their string of questionable losses, the Celtics' chances of winning another championship have taken a hit in the NBA power rankings.

The Houston Rockets have dropped their last two games after winning four in a row following their elimination from the NBA Emirates Cup in the semifinal against

The Cavs are having their best start in franchise history through 31 games. Riding a six-game winning streak, Cleveland is 17-1 at home. The Cavs put up 149 points at Denver in a double-digit win as four of their five starters scored between 22 and 33 points.