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Six Teams Vie for NBA's Best as the Season Winds Down
top-stories6 hours ago

Six Teams Vie for NBA's Best as the Season Winds Down

With under two months left in the regular season, NBA.com highlights six teams—Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Oklahoma City Thunder, and San Antonio Spurs—as the contenders for the league’s best, each with distinct strengths and drawbacks: Celtics benefit from Jaylen Brown’s breakout and strong coaching while awaiting Jayson Tatum’s return; Cavaliers rely on Donovan Mitchell with Harden’s addition to unlock Mobley/Allen; Nuggets boast a high ceiling despite injuries and defensive concerns; Pistons feature Cade Cunningham in MVP-territory and a stingy defense; Thunder stay deep and balanced with Shai leading; Spurs ride Victor Wembanyama and a versatile supporting cast. No obvious frontrunner yet as the stretch run unfolds.

via NBA|
#basketball#contenders#nba
Spurs Take Command as NBA Stretch Run Heats Up
sports10 hours ago

Spurs Take Command as NBA Stretch Run Heats Up

San Antonio vaults to No. 1 after a nine‑game win streak as the stretch run begins, with Detroit and Oklahoma City still near the top of their conferences. Cleveland climbs into genuine East contention, Denver’s depth shines around Jokic’s absence, and the Knicks’ title chances face scrutiny as teams navigate injuries and late‑season schedules.

via theScore.com|
#basketball#cavaliers#nba
Thunder Lead the Pack in Late-Season NBA Contender Power Rankings
sports1 day ago

Thunder Lead the Pack in Late-Season NBA Contender Power Rankings

Sports Illustrated’s late-season NBA championship power rankings crown the Thunder No. 1 due to elite defense and deep depth, even as health concerns linger for key players. The 12-contender field ranges from the Spurs (Victor Wembanyama) and Pistons (Cade Cunningham) near the top to the Nuggets, Cavaliers, Timberwolves, Rockets, Knicks, Lakers, Celtics, Raptors, and 76ers, each with distinct strengths and flaws that could shape a title run. Historical trends still favored top seeds, but recent play shows variance that keeps the race wide open going into April.

via Sports Illustrated|
#basketball#championship#injuries
Spurs Hold No. 1, Pistons Rally to No. 2 in Week 19 Power Rankings
sports2 days ago

Spurs Hold No. 1, Pistons Rally to No. 2 in Week 19 Power Rankings

San Antonio remains No. 1 in NBA.com’s Week 19 Power Rankings after an 8‑0 February, while Detroit surges to No. 2 behind a 17‑of‑21 run and a season sweep of the Knicks. Oklahoma City sits No. 3 and New York is No. 4, with Boston at No. 5 despite Jayson Tatum’s uncertain status. Washington jumps two spots and Indiana falls two as the league navigates a crowded late‑season schedule. Denver is highlighted as Week 19’s team to watch amid a tough West slate, and the Suns deal with Booker’s hip strain and Brooks’ hand injury while Embiid’s absence continues to loosen Philadelphia’s rhythm. The week features marquee matchups and interconference tests as teams chase seeding in the final stretch.

via NBA|
#nba#note#pistons
Suns rise draws national praise as media takes notice
sports1 month ago

Suns rise draws national praise as media takes notice

The Phoenix Suns are quietly becoming one of the NBA’s talking points this season, earning national respect as media outlets push them up power rankings. The storyline centers on a hard‑nosed, turnover‑creating identity, a deeper bench highlighted by Collin Gillespie’s emergence under new coach Jordan Ott, and the challenge of integrating Jalen Green while navigating offseason moves that sent Beal and Durant elsewhere and Booker’s regarding health. As the rotation stabilizes and wins stack, national outlets from NBA.com to The Athletic are taking notice of Phoenix’s continued growth.

via Bright Side Of The Sun|
#basketball#devin-booker#nba
Thunder Top Power Rankings as NBA Midseason Title Race Reshapes
sports1 month ago

Thunder Top Power Rankings as NBA Midseason Title Race Reshapes

At the NBA season's halfway mark, the author updates power rankings from 1 to 30 by championship odds, with the Oklahoma City Thunder atop a field that also includes the Nuggets, Spurs, and Timberwolves as true contenders; a bottom 'Tankers' tier features the Pelicans, Pacers, Nets, Wizards, Kings, Jazz, Mavericks, and Hornets, while a mid tier covers solid playoff teams with limited title chances and a separate 'Puncher’s chance' group led by Celtics, Rockets, Knicks, and Pistons chasing a Finals run; the piece also notes upcoming trade deadline implications and draft lottery stakes that could reshape the league.

via SB Nation|
#basketball#midseason#nba
Seahawks hold No. 1 as Broncos exit after Bo Nix injury; Rams rebound
sports1 month ago

Seahawks hold No. 1 as Broncos exit after Bo Nix injury; Rams rebound

Seattle remains No. 1 in Eric Edholm’s NFL Power Rankings heading into Championship Sunday after a Divisional Round that kept three of the top four seeds intact; the Rams climb back into the top four, while the Broncos drop to No. 4 following Bo Nix’s season-ending ankle injury and the arrival of Jarrett Stidham. Patriots sit No. 2 and Bills No. 5, with the broader field reflecting quarterback injuries and playoff results as the league’s pecking order shifts. The piece also weighs potential MVP frontrunners like Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford and notes Seattle’s continued dominance as the team to beat.

via NFL.com|
#bo-nix#denver-broncos#los-angeles-rams
Rob Rausch Leads Traitors Season 4 Power Play After Episodes 4–5
television1 month ago

Rob Rausch Leads Traitors Season 4 Power Play After Episodes 4–5

After Episodes 4–5 of The Traitors Season 4, Rob Rausch remains the dominant power broker in the house, Natalie Anderson stands as the strongest Faithful ally, and Candiace Dillard Bassett keeps influencing discussions as a Traitor; Colton Underwood’s loud leadership keeps the group volatile and potentially risky, while Lisa Rinna’s Traitor status looks increasingly precarious as the cast shifts after the banishments of Monét X Change and Michael Rapaport.

via The Ringer|
#power-rankings#reality-tv#recap
Chanel Shines at Golden Globes Red Carpet as Gomez, Williams Lead Rankings
entertainment1 month ago

Chanel Shines at Golden Globes Red Carpet as Gomez, Williams Lead Rankings

The Hollywood Reporter and Launchmetrics unveil the 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet Power Rankings, with Chanel taking the top fashion-brand slot thanks to Selena Gomez’s head-to-toe Chanel look (MIV around $12M). Hudson Williams leads the Top 5 Men thanks to Armani and Bulgari placements; Bulgari also wins jewelry with about $9.1M MIV, while top women—led by Gomez and Priyanka Chopra—drive about $27.6M in MIV compared with men’s $9.6M, underscoring women’s continued dominance in earned engagement on the red carpet.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#golden-globes#launchmetrics
Postseason Sparks Shake-Up in WCG NFL Power Rankings
sports1 month ago

Postseason Sparks Shake-Up in WCG NFL Power Rankings

Post-Wild Card Weekend, this WCG Power Rankings recap ranks the eight remaining playoff teams (Seahawks, Broncos, Rams, Patriots, Bills, Bears, Texans, 49ers), analyzes quarterback play, injuries, and key matchups as they chase a Super Bowl, and offers parting thoughts on the six eliminated teams (Jaguars, Eagles, Chargers, Steelers, Packers, Panthers) with notes on offseason directions.

via Windy City Gridiron|
#nfl#playoffs#power-rankings
Seahawks Spark to No. 1 in SB Nation's playoff power rankings
sports1 month ago

Seahawks Spark to No. 1 in SB Nation's playoff power rankings

SB Nation averages seven staffer rankings to create a post-Wild Card power list of eight NFL teams, placing Seattle at No. 1 and the Rams at No. 2, with the 49ers, Texans, Bears, Patriots, Bills, and Broncos rounding out the field. The blurbs highlight defensive strength, quarterback concerns, and upcoming matchups (notably SF vs SEA in a key rematch) as the field advances to the Divisional Round.

via SB Nation|
#denver-broncos#nfl#playoffs
Henley Leads the Charge as Sony Open Opens the 2026 PGA TOUR Season
sports1 month ago

Henley Leads the Charge as Sony Open Opens the 2026 PGA TOUR Season

Russell Henley starts the 2026 PGA TOUR season atop the Sony Open Power Rankings as Waialae's wind-swept, shot-maker-friendly course tests players’ experience; the winner earns a multi-year exemption through 2028 plus spots in the Masters, The Players and the PGA Championship, plus entry into the Signature Events, while many rookies will face Waialae's history of rewarding seasoned play.

via PGA Tour|
#golf#pga-tour#power-rankings