Rockets top NBA power rankings after 6-1 start; Grizzlies 6-0
The gist
The Houston Rockets sit No. 1 in multiple NBA power rankings at 6-1 after two weeks.
The rankings disagree widely, and injuries are reshaping early expectations.
How it unfolded
- Oct 20, 2026The 2026-27 NBA regular season tipped off.
- Oct 28, 2026ESPN's rankings after one week put the Philadelphia 76ers 5th at 3-1, the Los Angeles Lakers 6th, the Toronto Raptors 7th at 2-1 and the Boston Celtics 8th at 3-1.
- Oct 30, 2026Squawka's rankings had the San Antonio Spurs No. 1 with a rating of 76 and a 20.6% title win rate in simulated seasons; Bleacher Report's had the Kings 30th and the Nets 29th.