NBA power rankings: Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder reclaim the throne?

With NBA free agency winding down and the 2026-27 season approaching, a new power rankings assessment highlights the top contenders across both conferences. The New York Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, enter as defending champions, while the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is the reigning Western Conference champion. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder are among the teams looking to challenge for supremacy, alongside notable rosters featuring LeBron James with Philadelphia, Giannis Antetokounmpo with Miami, and Jayson Tatum leading a retooled Boston Celtics squad.