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

However, Milwaukee hasn't seemed quite as dominant after the NBA Cup. In the seven games since then, the Bucks have won three games against the Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls,

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 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.

In the latest set of NBA power rankings to mark the start of the new year from ESPN, the Warriors landed outside the top 15. After being listed at No. 13 last week, and as high as No. 7 at the start of Dec., the Warriors landed at No. 16 in ESPN's Jan. 1 power rankings.

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.

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

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.