In October, USA TODAY Sports published its ranking of the Top 25 NBA players. What did we get right? What did we get wrong?

HoopsHype puts together a ranking projecting the best NBA players for the 2031 season, featuring Victor Wembanyama, Cooper Flagg, Shai, Luka and more.

First, the tanking Grizzlies upset the Nuggets, who thus dropped to the West's No. 6 seed, one game back of Minnesota. Second, the Rockets, who lost to the Lakers for the second consequential result of the night.

The Spurs and Celtics round out the top three in this week's rankings.

The Lakers have climbed their way into the top 5 of the NBA power rankings with just four weeks remaining in the 25-26 regular season.

There are roughly 15 games remaining in the regular season, and the league’s best teams have ramped up their play to end the season with the NBA’s best record. Oklahoma City, San Antonio, and Detroit are continuing to dominate

If the Indiana Pacers land a top-four pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which prospect should they select? Breaking down the best fits for Indiana’s roster.

Following his 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards, Bam Adebayo continues to earn praise around the league.