Dunk Base

Explanations will be released over the next couple of days.  But for now, here is how I would rank the current state of NBA teams.  Remember that these rankings are always in flux based on free agent signings, trades and unforeseen circumstances.  However, as of this moment in time, this is the state of the NBA.

The True Contenders

1. Miami Heat

2. LA Lakers

3. Boston Celtics

 

The Darkhorse Contenders

4. Orlando Magic

5. Chicago Bulls

6. Oklahoma City Thunder

7. Dallas Mavericks

8. San Antonio Spurs

 

The Solid Teams

9. Portland Trail Blazers

10. Denver Nuggets

11. Milwaukee Bucks

12. Phoenix Suns

13. Atlanta Hawks

14. Utah Jazz

15. Houston Rockets

 

On The Bubble Teams

16. New Orleans Hornets

17. Charlotte Bobcats

18. Sacramento Kings

19. Memphis Grizzlies

20. LA Clippers

 

Rebuilding Teams

21. New York Knicks

22. New Jersey Nets

23. Washington Wizards

24. Philadelphia 76ers

25. Indiana Pacers

 

Teams in Trouble

26. Detroit Pistons

27. Golden State Warriors

28. Minnesota Timberwolves

29. Cleveland Cavaliers

30. Toronto Raptors