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

Here are the USA TODAY Sports NBA power rankings at the turn of the calendar, with resolutions each team should carry into 2025.

Last week featured the Bucks winning the NBA Cup, but more amazing action soon followed. This week’s edition of the Fantasy Basketball Power Rankings is led by massive performances from Victor Wembanyama and Jayson Tatum, who both averaged over 60 fantasy points in their two games.

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.

Here is where all 30 teams stack up in the first power rankings of 2025! Note: Team rankings are based on where members of our panel (ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Jamal Collier, Michael Wright, Tim MacMahon, Dave McMenamin, Ohm Youngmisuk, Chris Herring and Kevin Pelton) think teams belong this season.

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 Giants lost to an Eagles team that rested double-digit regulars. The organization must be thrilled that the win against the Colts in Week 17 will end up costing them the first overall pick in the draft.

Welcome to Week 10 of the NBA Power Rankings! The 2025 season is in full swing, and there are some exciting changes in the top 5. From red-hot streaks to dominant performances, we break down the key moments shaping this week’s rankings.