NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams land after one week of regular-season play

The 2025-26 NBA regular season is one week in, with several teams delivering surprising performances. In the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, are undefeated, matching the record of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder started with back-to-back double-overtime victories, continuing their momentum from last season behind MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring.

In the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers have had a strong start, fueled by contributions from rookie VJ Edgecombe, who averages 24.5 points per game, and Tyrese Maxey, who leads the league with 37.5 points per game. The first edition of the season's Power Rankings highlights key observations from the opening week and expectations for the upcoming games as teams establish their form.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, despite injuries to players like Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Nikola Topic, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, remain undefeated at 5-0. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been instrumental with high-scoring performances, and second-year guard Ajay Mitchell has stepped up, averaging 18.7 points in the early games.