The first month of the 2025-26 NBA season is in the books.

The betting favorite to win the championship is still the OKC Thunder , which boasts the best record in the league (15-1). But which team is its biggest threat to the throne?

Here are updated NBA power rankings:

2025-26 NBA power rankings

30. Washington Wizards

Record: 1-13 (15th in the East)

Previous ranking: No. 28 (Down two)

Washington hasn't had a winning season since 2017-18, and it looks like that drought will continue. The good news is that the Wizards have some promising young prospects in Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr , and they can add to that core with a top pick in a great 2026 draft class.

29. Brooklyn Nets

Record: 2-12 (13th in the East)

Previous ranking: No. 30 (Up one)

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