NBA POWER RANKINGS: Where all 30 teams stand after a wild off-season

2021-22 record: 34-48, 10th in West

Biggest additions: Jeremy Sochan (G/F — R)

Biggest losses: Dejounte Murray (G)

Championship odds: 1000/1

What to know: The Spurs have their eyes set on the 2023 Draft. In trading All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, San Antonio stripped the roster down to a level not seen since perhaps 1996, when David Robinson was injured and the Spurs tanked into the No. 1 pick. They drafted Tim Duncan the next year. Perhaps they'll luck into a generational player next June, but in the meantime, it's looking pretty bleak in San Antonio.

2021-22 record: 24-58, 14th in West

Biggest additions: Chet Holmgren (C - R), Jalen Williams (F - R)

Biggest losses: none

Championship odds: 500/1

What to know: The Thunder were dealt a blow when star rookie Chet Holmgren was ruled out for the season with a foot injury. OKC was looking to take a step forward with its building blocks in Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Josh Giddey. Now it appears the Thunder will once again be playing for lottery position.

2021-22 record: 20-62, 15th in West

Biggest additions: Jabari Smith Jr. (F/C - R), Tari Eason (F - R), Sterling Brown (F), Trey Burke (G)

Biggest losses: Christian Wood (C)

Championship odds: 1000/1

What to know: Houston has some talented, intriguing young players in Jabari Smith, Jalen Green, and Kevin Porter Jr. But there are also big roster holes around them. The Rockets' future looks bright, but it may take another year of lottery-dwelling before that promise pays off.

2021-22 record: 49-33, 5th in West

Biggest additions: Collin Sexton (G), Lauri Markkanen (F), Malik Beasley (G/F), Jarred Vanderbilt (F), Talen Horton-Tucker (G), Will Hardy (head coach)

Biggest losses: Donovan Mitchell (G), Rudy Gobert (C), Quin Snyder (head coach)

Championship odds: 500/1

What to know: After six straight playoff seasons that never advanced beyond the second round, the Jazz blew it up this summer. Utah received absolute hauls for their two franchise cornerstones, Mitchell and Gobert. While the Jazz received some veterans and interesting(ish) young players, the haul of draft picks is what those trades were truly about. With veterans like Mike Conley and Bojan Bogdanovic still on the roster, expect the Jazz to make more trades to acquire picks and enter a multi-year rebuild.

2021-22 record: 22-60, 15th in East

Biggest additions: Paolo Banchero (F/C - R)

Biggest losses: none

Championship odds: 1,000/1

What to know: The addition of No. 1 pick Banchero gives the Magic a potential go-to scoring option to play alongside All-Rookie Team member Franz Wagner and last year's fifth overall pick Jalen Suggs. Alongside reliable veterans (Gary Harris, Terrence Ross, Wendell Carter Jr.), Orlando's rebuild is starting to take shape — albeit only to the point where they might not be bad enough to land the No. 1 pick again in 2023.

2021-22 record: 25-57, 13th in East

Biggest additions: Benedict Mathurin (G/F - R), Daniel Theis (C)

Biggest losses: Malcolm Brogdon (G), T.J. Warren (F)

Championship odds: 500/1

What to know: The Pacers are clearly leaning into a rebuild, but still have some pieces to move. Keeping players like Myles Turner and Buddy Hield around may help the Pacers win too many games to truly tank. Given the recent trade hauls for stars and strong role players, expect Indiana to hold out until they can get some meaningful pieces back for those veterans. Then they'll begin a proper rebuild around promising young guard Tyrese Haliburton.

2021-22 record: 30-52, 12th in West

Biggest additions: Keegan Murray (F - R), Malik Monk (G), Kevin Huerter (G), Mike Brown (head coach)

Biggest losses: Donte DiVincenzo (G), Justin Holiday (F)

Championship odds: 500/1

What to know: Can the Kings end their 16-year playoff drought, the longest in the NBA? This year stands to be their best chance in awhile. A full season of De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis gives Sacramento the kind of star power to compete on a nightly basis. Meanwhile, young players, like second-year guard Davion Mitchell and fourth overall pick Keegan Murray, offer some promise for the future. Still, the West is even deeper this season and judging by last year's results, the Kings would need to win at least five more games just to sneak into the play-in tournament.

2021-22 record: 43-39, 10th in East

Biggest additions: Mark Williams (C - R), Steve Clifford (head coach)

Biggest losses: Montrezl Harrell (C), James Borrego (head coach)

Championship odds: 150/1

What to know: After making last year's play-in tournament, the Hornets appear to have gone backwards this off-season. The status of star forward Miles Bridges (their leading scorer last year) is unknown, after he was arrested on charges of domestic violence as he hit free agency. Meanwhile, the Hornets fired head coach James Borrego and brought back former coach Steve Clifford, who while a solid defensive mind, is a curious fit for a team led by young, blossoming guard LaMelo Ball.

2021-22 record: 23-59, 14th in East

Biggest additions: Jaden Ivey (G - R), Alec Burks (G), Nerlens Noel (C), Kemba Walker (G)

Biggest losses: Jerami Grant (F)

Championship odds: 800/1

What to know: Of last year's lottery-dwellers, the Pistons are poised to make one of the biggest leaps. Last year's No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham finished his rookie year strong and looks destined for stardom. Meanwhile, the team has built a nice mix of reliable veterans around its other recent draft picks, all under Dwane Casey, a coach known for getting buy-in from his players.

2021-22 record: 37-45, 11th in East

Biggest additions: Jalen Brunson (G), Isaiah Hartenstein (C)

Biggest losses: Alec Burks (G), Kemba Walker (G), Nerlens Noel (C)

Championship odds: 200/1

What to know: A big question for the Knicks is whether they can find playing time for their promising young players, or if head coach Tom Thibodeau will remain committed to his veterans. There are some potential issues on the offensive end — ones that may persist, even with the acquisition of Brunson, who stands to be the team's most reliable point guard of the last decade. Ultimately, the Knicks fall in no-man's land: solid enough to perhaps fight for a play-in spot, but not bad enough to tank and get a game-changing player in the draft.

2021-22 record: 35-47, 12th in East

Biggest additions: Will Barton (G/F), Monte Morris (G)

Biggest losses: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (G), Ish Smith (G)

Championship odds: 300/1

What to know: It's easy to forget the Wizards began last year 14-8 before going 21-39 the rest of the way. If Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis can stay healthy, the Wizards should have no problem scoring. The supporting cast — featuring players like Will Barton, Kyle Kuzma, and Rui Hachimura — should also give Washington some depth. In a crowded East, however, it may not result in much more than a play-in spot. Still, the Wiz certainly have the talent to be in the mix.

2021-22 record: 27-55, 13th in West

Biggest additions: Jerami Grant (F), Shaedon Sharpe (G - R)

Biggest losses: none

Championship odds: 125/1

What to know: The Blazers will improve by virtue of having Damian Lillard back. The 32-year-old guard played just 29 games last year, while injuries and trades depleted a Portland roster that underwhelmed over the first half of the season. Alongside Lillard now is Jerami Grant, who while defensive-minded and long, hasn't proven his offensive prowess on a playoff team. There are other solid role players around Lillard and Grant, but is there enough to push Portland into the playoff race and keep their franchise cornerstone happy?

2021-22 record: 46-36, 6th in East

Biggest additions: Goran Dragic (G), Andre Drummond (C)

Biggest losses: Troy Brown (G/F)

Championship odds: 80/1

What to know: The best team in the East through 60 games last season, the Bulls fell off amid a slew of injuries. Indeed, the highly effective lineup of Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, Zach Lavine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic — which boasted a 12.5 net rating — appeared in just 16 games last year. No Bulls lineup played more than 27 games together. Unfortunately, things aren't looking up — Ball is struggling to recover from knee surgery and will likely miss the start of the season. Chicago might not have the talent or depth to hang in the upper-echelon of the East.

2021-22 record: 36-46, 8th in West

Biggest additions: Dyson Daniels (G - R),

Biggest losses: none

Championship odds: 50/1

What to know: If Zion Williamson stays healthy, look out. The Pelicans boast a formidable Big Three in Williams, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum, plus a deep supporting cast that gave the Phoenix Suns a scare in the first round of the playoffs. Of course, at this point, Williamson is more of an idea than a reality — he's played just 85 games in three seasons — but if the 2019 No. 1 pick is available, New Orleans should be able to score points in bunches this season.

2021-22 record: 46-36, 7th in West

Biggest additions: Rudy Gobert (C), Austin Rivers (G), Kyle Anderson (G/F)

Biggest losses: Patrick Beverley (G), Malik Beasley (G/F), Jarred Vanderbilt (F)

Championship odds: 35/1

What to know: The Wolves swung a trade for Gobert in one of the blockbuster moves of the off-season. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year ought to elevate Minnesota's defense and push them closer to title contention. Still, Minnesota paid a huge price for the center, who for all of his strengths, has struggled against small-ball in the playoffs. There is also the question of whether Karl-Anthony Towns can play full-time power forward alongside Gobert and the lineups the Wolves will use to close games.

2021-22 record: 33-49, 11th in West

Biggest additions: Patrick Beverley (G), Juan Toscano-Anderson (F/C), Troy Brown (G/F), Lonnie Walker IV (G), Thomas Bryant (C), Darvin Ham (head coach)

Biggest losses: Talen Horton-Tucker (G), Malik Monk (G), Carmelo Anthony (F), Dwight Howard (C), Frank Vogel (head coach)

Championship odds: 25/1

What to know: One of the hardest teams to project, this ranking is largely a vote of confidence in LeBron James and a bounce-back season from Anthony Davis. When healthy, those two stars have been a dynamic duo. Russell Westbrook's happiness and future still hangs over the team, and a weak supporting cast (though a better-fitting one than last season) raises questions about how the team will fare. Still, it's tough to bet against LeBron.

2021-22 record: 48-34, 5th in East

Biggest additions: Otto Porter Jr. (F), Juancho Hernangomez (F)

Biggest losses: none

Championship odds: 50/1

What to know: Long, deep, and versatile, the Raptors are the quiet contenders of the East. They don't own a true superstar, but Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet are All-Star-caliber players and reigning Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes looks poised for stardom. For now, Toronto is a notch below the very best teams in the East, but a leap from Barnes or a trade for a true No. 1 (the Raptors were in on the Kevin Durant pursuit) could catapult them into championship contention.

2021-22 record: 43-39, 8th in East

Biggest additions: Dejounte Murray (G), Justin Holiday (F), Maurice Harkless (F)

Biggest losses: Kevin Huerter (G), Danilo Gallinari (F)

Championship odds: 50/1

What to know: The Hawks struggled last year to maintain the momentum from a surprise Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2021. So the team went out and traded three unprotected picks for Dejounte Murray, a blossoming, two-way guard whose defense and drive-and-kick game should fit nicely next to Trae Young. There may be some awkwardness when it comes to ball-handling between Murray and Young, and the team is a bit top-heavy, but they look poised to rebound from a disappointing season.

2021-22 record: 44-38, 9th in East

Biggest additions: Donovan Mitchell (G), Robin Lopez (C)

Biggest losses: Collin Sexton (G), Lauri Markkanen (F), Rajon Rondo (G)

Championship odds: 40/1

What to know: In a surprise move, the Cavs traded a haul to land Donovan Mitchell, giving them a legitimate No. 1 option on offense. The Cavs were a top-five team in the East for much of last season before injuries caused them to plummet into the play-in. They return now with a bolstered lineup that not only fits well together, but should play both ends of the floor. This should be the first Cavs team without LeBron James to make the playoffs since 1998.

2021-22 record: 52-30, 4th in West

Biggest additions: Christian Wood (C), JaVale McGee (C)

Biggest losses: Jalen Brunson (G)

Championship odds: 27/1

What to know: It's tough to feel good about the Mavs off-season after they lost Jalen Brunson, their second leading scorer, for nothing and made no moves to replace him. Trading for Christian Wood, however, does give the Mavs a rim-protecting, floor-spacing big man who should fit well sharing the court with Doncic. The same question persists, though: Is there enough around the 24-year-old MVP candidate to help Dallas contend? The Mavs will need big seasons from Spencer Dinwiddie and Tim Hardaway Jr., who missed most of last season with a foot injury.

2021-22 record: 53-29, 1st in East

Biggest additions: none

Biggest losses: P.J Tucker (F/C), Markieff Morris (F)

Championship odds: 18/1

What to know: The Heat were in the hunts for Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell this summer but came up empty-handed. Now last year's No. 1 team in the East is facing a potential regression. They haven't replaced PJ Tucker, a valuable defender and small-ball center, and overall, Miami is looking pretty thin entering the season. There are two things going for the Heat: Chances are good that the trio of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Kyle Lowry will play more than 34 games together this year, and few teams are as good at unearthing hidden gems.

2021-22 record: 48-34, 6th in West

Biggest additions: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (G), Ish Smith (G), DeAndre Jordan (C)

Biggest losses: Will Barton (G/F), Monte Morris (G), Austin Rivers (G)

Championship odds: 21/1

What to know: The Nuggets' biggest additions are two players who were already on the team: Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. The two budding stars missed basically the entire 2021-22 season with injuries, leaving MVP Nikola Jokic to carry a heavy burden on a thin roster. If Murray and Porter can return to form, this team is undeniably loaded. Remember: This Nuggets core met the Lakers in the 2020 conference finals. If they are healthy come April, they're a sneaky Finals pick.

2021-22 record: 44-38, 7th in East

Biggest additions: Royce O'Neal (F), T.J. Warren (F)

Biggest losses: LaMarcus Aldridge (C), Blake Griffin (F/C)

Championship odds: 8/1

What to know: No team is as scary on paper. The Nets, despite all their off-season turmoil, return with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Alongside them is Ben Simmons, a near-perfect fit as a defender and ball-handler, plus a deep supporting cast. It's all great in theory, but, of course, nothing has gone the Nets' way over the last two years. Irving and Durant's motivation to play is unclear after both wanted out of Brooklyn this off-season. Simmons hasn't played in over a year, amid a trade request, mental health struggles, and then back surgery. If everyone is healthy, available — and perhaps most importantly, happy — the Nets are championship contenders. Banking on stability with this team, however, has been a fool's errand.

2021-22 record: 56-26, 2nd in West

Biggest additions: none

Biggest losses: Kyle Anderson (G/F), De'Anthony Melton (G/F)

Championship odds: 24/1

What to know: Possessing a roster full of NBA deep-cuts, the Grizzlies have defied expectations three years in a row. They could make another leap this year after getting a taste of the playoffs last season. Ja Morant, an MVP favorite and arguably the league's most electric player, is surrounded by rising stars in Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. And the team showed last year it isn't solely reliant on Morant: They went 20-5 without him last year and took the Warriors to six games in the second round, despite Morant missing half the series.

2021-22 record: 51-31, 4th in East

Biggest additions: P.J. Tucker (F/C), DeAnthony Melton (G/F), Montrezl Harrell (F/C)

Biggest losses: none

Championship odds: 17/1

What to know: The Sixers' season ended in an ugly flameout in the second round of the playoffs, but they nonetheless enter the season as potential championship contenders. James Harden's play will have a major impact on whether this season is successful. Harden looked slow and passive during the playoffs, which he attributed to a nagging hamstring injury. He seems unlikely to dial it up to his 2018 MVP days, but if he can play better than what he showed last season, he'd serve as an imposing 1B next to Joel Embiid.

2021-22 record: 64-18, 1st in West

Biggest additions: None

Biggest losses: JaVale McGee (C)

Championhip odds: 10/1

What to know: A magical season for the Suns ended with a baffling Game 7 blowout to the Mavs in Phoenix. The loss revealed a strange fracture between head coach Monty Williams and Deandre Ayton, who the team let linger in restricted free agency for 15 days until matching an offer from the Pacers. So it's easy to doubt the Suns. However, this was also the best team in the NBA for much of last year. They return with the same core — including 26-year-old Mikal Bridges, 25-year-old Devin Booker, and the 24-year-old Ayton, all of whom could still improve. We're giving the Suns the benefit of the doubt that they're right back in the mix this season.

2021-22 record: 51-31, 3rd in East

Biggest additions: Joe Ingles (F)

Biggest losses: None

Championship odds: 15/2

What to know: The Bucks' system works, and they're betting it will work again next season. Milwaukee's trio of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday is one of the league's best, but they were forced to play the Celtics, the eventual Eastern Conference champions, without Middleton in the second round of the playoffs. They still went seven games. The Bucks are starting to age, but with Antetokounmpo getting more dominant each season, Milwaukee has a chance to win a second title in three years.

2021-22 record: 42-40, 9th in West

Biggest additions: John Wall (G)

Biggest losses: Isaiah Hartenstein (C)

Championship odds: 8/1

What to know: After something of a gap year, with Kawhi Leonard shelved with a torn ACL, the Clippers are right back in the hunt this season. This might be their best team yet. The Clippers arguably run 12-deep, loaded with shooters and long, switchable defenders. Of course, much of it depends on Leonard's return to health and Paul George's durability (133 games played over the last three seasons), but LA made the Western Conference Finals in 2021 without Leonard. This team at full strength has as good a shot as any at winning it all.

2021-22 record: 53-29, 3rd in West

Biggest additions: Donte DiVincenzo (G), JaMychal Green (F/C)

Biggest losses: Otto Porter Jr. (F), Gary Payton II (G)

Championship odds: 7/1

What to know: The reigning champs stand to be even better this year. The Dubs might rest the Big Three of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green a bit more during the regular season, but recall that they won 53 games last year with that trio playing just 11 total minutes together in the regular season. Around them is a re-tooled supporting cast: DiVincenzo, a smart, two-way shooter; and JaMychal Green, a tough, bouncy backup big man. The Warriors also will open up playing time this season for James Wiseman, Moses Moody, and Jonathan Kuminga, three recent lottery picks with high ceilings. The team is doing an incredible job saddling two timelines — contending now and building for the future.

2021-22 record: 51-31, 2nd in East

Biggest additions: Malcolm Brogdon (G), Danilo Gallinari (F)

Biggest losses: Daniel Theis (C)

Championship odds: 11/2

What to know: The Celtics were the NBA's best team after the All-Star break, record-wise and statistically. They let an opportunity to win the Finals slip through their fingers (up 2-1 on the Warriors going into a Game 4 at home), but Boston enters this season rejuvenated. The trade to acquire Malcolm Brogdon — a smart, two-way point guard who can stretch the floor — gives the Celtics the lead ball-handler they've been missing and stands as one of the most important moves of the off-season. On paper, Boston is poised to have the league's fiercest defense, and their offense might not be far behind, especially if Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown can take another step forward. If last year's second-half run wasn't a fluke, this is the most complete team in basketball.