NBA Power Rankings Vol. 1

First impressions are everything. Early on in this NBA season, a lot of these rankings are still very fluid. My ranking system isn’t an exact science by any stretch. I value recent play and factor that into the rankings, but also want to keep an eye looking forward to who can really make some noise […]

Pacific Division Preview – We Three Kings

Los Angeles Lakers 2019-20 record: 52-19; won NBA championship Additions: C Montrezl Harrell (two years, $18.9M); C Marc Gasol (two years, $5.2M); G Wes Matthews (one year, $3.6M); G Dennis Schröeder (acquired from Oklahoma City); F Alfonzo McKinnie (acquired from Cleveland) Subtractions: G Danny Green (traded to Oklahoma City); C JaVale McGee (traded to Cleveland); […]

Southwest Division Preview – Where in the world is James Harden?

Houston Rockets 2019-20 record: 44-28; lost in Western Conference semifinals Additions: F/C Christian Wood (three years, $41M sign and trade from Detroit); G Sterling Brown (one year, $1.7M); C DeMarcus Cousins (one year); F Jae’Sean Tate (two years, $2.9M); 2021 first-round pick (multiple protections through 2027, from Detroit); F Kenyon Martin, Jr. (draft rights acquired […]

Northwest Division Preview (not Kanye’s kid) – Battle of the Superstar Guards

BY: JAKE MAJKA Denver Nuggets 2019-20 record: 46-27; lost in Western Conference finals Additions: F JaMychal Green (two years, $15M); G Facundo Campazzo (two years); F/C Isaiah Hartenstein (two years); F Zeke Nnaji (first round, 22nd pick overall); G R.J. Hampton (draft rights acquired from Milwaukee) Subtractions: F Jerami Grant (sign/trade with Detroit); 2023 first-round […]