Thunder Top the Early 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings

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SB Nation’s mid-July look at the 2026-27 NBA season ranks Oklahoma City No. 1, San Antonio No. 2, and New York No. 3, signaling an elite trio atop a reshaping league. The piece notes new anti-tanking rules and a draft lottery relegation zone that redefines risk for the worst teams, highlights key offseason moves across franchises, and acknowledges that LeBron James’s soon-to-come decision could trigger additional movement.
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