As expected, the Oklahoma City Thunder are my number one team in my Power Rankings series. I rave about the play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, a budding superstar. What does the Thunder need to do to repeat as champions? Can Chet Holmgren remain healthy to take the next jump in his offensive game? That, and so much more are discussed in this final episode of the 2025 NBA Pre-Season Power Rankings series.

We are in the Top 2 of my Power Rankings series, and we take a deep dive into the Denver Nuggets. Can the cast around Nikola Jokic replicate their success from last season? Is the backup center rotation good enough to play in the playoffs? How big of a threat are they to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder? That and more are discussed in this episode.

We are in the Top 3 of my Power Rankings series, and we take a deep dive into the Cleveland Cavaliers. What does Donovan Mitchell need to change in his postseason process? What is the next evolution in Evan Mobley's game? Who will make up for the loss of Ty Jerome off the bench? That and more are discussed in this episode.

We are down to four teams in my Power Rankings series, and we take a deep dive into the Minnesota Timberwolves this episode. How will Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle replicate their success from last season? What is the team's true weakness? Will we see the Jaden McDaniels offensive jump? Which young player takes over the role of Nickeil Alexander-Walker? That and more are discussed in this episode.

We are in the Top 5 of my Power Rankings series, and we take a deep dive into the New York Knicks. Is Karl-Anthony Towns a good fit for a Mike Brown coached team? Was it the correct move to fire Tom Thibodeau? What else is needed to surround Towns and Jalen Brunson and cement New York as the top team in the East? That and more are discussed in this episode.

I'm back for episode 5 of the power rankings series! Do the Lakers have the pieces around Luka and LeBron to be championship contenders? What are the true weaknesses of the Golden State Warriors? Is there a sneaky Eastern Conference contender not getting enough love? That and more are discussed in this power rankings episode.

I'm back for episode 4 of the power rankings series! What is Dallas' ceiling with a healthy Kyrie-Flagg-AD trio? Where does a healthy 76ers team rank and is that even a possibility? Are the moves made in the offseason by aggressive Eastern Conference teams enough to place them in championship contention? That and more are discussed in this power rankings episode.

I'm back for episode 3 of the power rankings series! How does Milwaukee steady the rocky ship with Giannis Antetokounmpo? Where do the Achilles-ridden Eastern Conference teams from last season stand now? That and more are discussed in this power rankings episode.

I'm back for episode 2 of the power rankings series! Will new-look Zion Williamson lead the Pelicans to greater heights? Do these non-Jazz bottom feeders in the Western Conference have a surprise run in them this season? That and more are discussed in this power rankings episode.

As the NBA season nears, I go over each team's offseason and preview rosters and coaches in the form of power rankings, leading up to my number one team. Who comes out of Brooklyn as future cornerstones? Can Washington make a jump? That and more are discussed in the first power rankings episode.