[ESPN] NBA实力榜：交易截止日前，独行侠、老鹰等队排名如何

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By NBA insiders | ESPN, 2026-01-07 20:00:00

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距离2026年NBA交易截止日已不足一个月，交易市场上已有多位大牌球星的流言四起。其中最引人注目的是，据ESPN的沙姆斯·查拉尼亚 (Shams Charania) 周一报道，亚特兰大老鹰队与特雷·杨 (Trae Young) 对交易谈判持开放态度，这位四届全明星球员将在年初探索自己的未来选择。

交易截止日将如何影响联盟格局尚待观察，但在此之前，底特律活塞队和俄克拉荷马城雷霆队依然稳坐各自赛区的头把交椅。然而，随着2025-26赛季常规赛逐渐接近半程，季后赛席位的争夺战正日趋白热化。

未来数月，联盟将风云变幻，我们的NBA专家团队深入分析了各支球队在2月5日前的实力定位。以下是本周的实力榜排名：

注意：球队排名基于我们专家组成员（ESPN的安东尼·斯莱特 (Anthony Slater)、戴夫·麦克梅纳明 (Dave McMenamin)、贾马尔·科利尔 (Jamal Collier)、凯文·佩尔顿 (Kevin Pelton)、迈克尔·C·莱特 (Michael C. Wright)、鲍比·马克斯 (Bobby Marks)、蒂姆·邦坦普斯 (Tim Bontemps)、蒂姆·麦克马洪 (Tim MacMahon)、文森特·古德维尔 (Vincent Goodwill) 和扎克·克拉姆 (Zach Kram)）对各队实力的判断。

往期排名: 季前赛 | 10月29日 | 11月5日 | 11月12日 | 11月19日 | 11月26日 | 12月3日 | 12月10日 | 12月17日 | 12月24日 | 12月31日

跳转至球队：
老鹰 | 凯尔特人 | 篮网 | 黄蜂 | 公牛 | 骑士
独行侠 | 掘金 | 活塞 | 勇士 | 火箭 | 步行者
快船 | 湖人 | 灰熊 | 热火 | 雄鹿 | 森林狼
鹈鹕 | 尼克斯 | 雷霆 | 魔术 | 76人 | 太阳
开拓者 | 国王 | 马刺 | 猛龙 | 爵士 | 奇才

1. 俄克拉荷马城雷霆

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 30胜7负
  • 上期排名: 1
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日对阵爵士，1月9日客场对阵灰熊，1月11日对阵热火，1月13日对阵马刺

联盟中的竞争对手高管们预测，雷霆队在交易截止日前将保持平静。他们在过去12场比赛中战绩为6胜6负，但这更多被看作是卫冕冠军难以避免的低谷期，而非阵容存在致命缺陷。如果总经理萨姆·普雷斯蒂 (Sam Presti) 确实寻求补强，他手握大量选秀资产可供交易。但球队的轮换阵容已相当拥挤，且未来的财务灵活性有限。杰伦·威廉姆斯 (Jalen Williams) 和切特·霍姆格伦 (Chet Holmgren) 的续约合同将从下赛季开始生效，二人合计薪资将从2020万美元跃升至8300万美元。——安东尼·斯莱特

2. 底特律活塞

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 27胜9负
  • 上期排名: 4
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日对阵公牛，1月10日对阵快船

周一狂胜尼克斯一役，向东部其他球队传递了一个信息：随着交易截止日临近，活塞队或许什么都不需要改变。“一旦你开始考虑那些宏大的蓝图，你可能会失去那份锐气，”当被问及活塞在年初迎来八连主场中的七场时，主教练J.B.比克斯塔夫 (J.B. Bickerstaff) 在元旦当天这样说道。活塞队向来以精打细算的操作著称，但或许球队主席特拉詹·兰登 (Trajan Langdon) 正在寻求一笔有利的交易，以巩固球队作为冠军争夺者的实力。——文森特·古德维尔

3. 圣安东尼奥马刺

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 25胜11负
  • 上期排名: 2
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日对阵湖人，1月10日客场对阵凯尔特人，1月11日客场对阵森林狼，1月13日客场对阵雷霆

又一次伤病挫折让维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 被迫休战，他目前因左膝酸痛被列入每日观察名单。但好消息是，本赛季无论文班亚马在场与否，圣安东尼奥的胜率都保持在.714。在取得过去19场比赛中的15场胜利后，马刺队在最近的六场比赛中输掉了四场，这段低迷期里他们每场比赛的投篮命中率都低于50%。随着交易截止日的临近，别指望马刺会有大动作。如果说有的话，他们会寻求为替补席补充投射火力。——迈克尔·C·莱特

4. 波士顿凯尔特人

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 23胜12负
  • 上期排名: 7
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日对阵掘金，1月9日对阵猛龙，1月10日对阵马刺，1月12日客场对阵步行者

波士顿最大的“引援”可能来自队内，因为杰森·塔图姆 (Jayson Tatum) 能否在本赛季从跟腱撕裂的伤病中回归，这个问题一直笼罩着球队。除此之外，凯尔特人最大的潜在操作可能涉及安芬尼·西蒙斯 (Anfernee Simons)。这位后卫的到期合同可能被交易，以帮助波士顿更接近奢侈税线以下，或者在交易中用作薪资匹配。——蒂姆·邦坦普斯

5. 休斯顿火箭

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 22胜11负
  • 上期排名: 5
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日客场对阵开拓者，1月9日客场对阵开拓者，1月11日客场对阵国王，1月13日对阵公牛

弗雷德·范弗利特 (Fred VanVleet) 赛季报销的膝伤在控球后卫位置上留下了巨大空缺。因此，火箭在交易截止日寻求该位置的补强是合乎逻辑的。但这不太可能发生，因为火箭队受到硬工资帽限制，距离第一档奢侈税线仅有125万美元空间。休斯顿一直对其“多人分担控卫”的策略感到满意甚至备受鼓舞，这种方式让对手难以预测。凯文·杜兰特 (Kevin Durant) 在过去四场比赛中有三场得分至少达到30分，而阿门·汤普森 (Amen Thompson) 则连续三场比赛得分至少20分。——莱特

6. 纽约尼克斯

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 23胜13负
  • 上期排名: 3
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日对阵快船，1月9日客场对阵太阳，1月11日客场对阵开拓者

尼克斯队还未进入危机模式，至少这是主教练迈克·布朗 (Mike Brown) 在周一晚间不敌活塞遭遇四连败后释放的信息。“有很多问题需要解决，”后卫杰伦·布伦森 (Jalen Brunson) 在赛后表示。目前交易流言不多，特别是考虑到尼克斯老板詹姆斯·多兰 (James Dolan) 在纽约电台节目中表示，他相信现有阵容已具备争冠实力。由于可供交易的选秀权有限，且球队距离第一档奢侈税线仅有20万美元，尼克斯无论如何也无法在交易市场上追求大牌球星。——古德维尔

7. 丹佛掘金

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 24胜12负
  • 上期排名: 6
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日客场对阵凯尔特人，1月9日对阵老鹰，1月11日对阵雄鹿，1月13日客场对阵魔术

掘金队本赛季剩余时间里的阵容规划重点之一，是将斯宾塞·琼斯 (Spencer Jones) 的双向合同转为标准合同。尽管球队伤病频发，但琼斯在丹佛的成功中扮演了关键角色。当他首发出场时，掘金队取得了12胜9负的战绩。这位身高6英尺7英寸、体重225磅的球员是一名全能防守者，在他首发的比赛中，场均贡献8.7分、4.0个篮板和1.1次抢断，投篮命中率为53.6%，三分命中率高达41.4%。——蒂姆·麦克马洪

8. 明尼苏达森林狼

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 24胜13负
  • 上期排名: 8
  • 未来赛程: 1月8日对阵骑士，1月10日客场对阵骑士，1月11日对阵马刺，1月13日客场对阵雄鹿

整个赛季，明尼苏达都与控卫位置的补强联系在一起，因为迈克·康利 (Mike Conley) 又老了一岁，而罗伯·迪林厄姆 (Rob Dillingham) 至今未能兑现他作为2024年8号秀的期望。然而，森林狼在交易资产和可用资金方面都受到限制。但如果有一位总经理能出人意料地完成一笔大手笔交易，那就是以激进著称的蒂姆·康奈利 (Tim Connelly)。——邦坦普斯

9. 洛杉矶湖人

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 23胜11负
  • 上期排名: 9
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日客场对阵马刺，1月9日对阵雄鹿，1月12日客场对阵国王，1月13日对阵老鹰

湖人队在团队三分命中率（34.3%）上排名联盟第25位，在限制对手三分命中率（37.7%）上排名第29位，显而易见，阵容需要补充一名3D威胁点。凭借到期合同以及2031年或2032年的首轮选秀权，他们或许能凑齐一个交易方案来得到这样一名球员。洛杉矶会追求像克莱·汤普森 (Klay Thompson) 或安德鲁·威金斯 (Andrew Wiggins) 这样的即战力老将，还是选择更符合卢卡·东契奇 (Luka Doncic) 时间线的年轻球员，比如佩顿·沃特森 (Peyton Watson)、基翁·埃利斯 (Keon Ellis) 或萨迪克·贝 (Saddiq Bey)？湖人也可以选择按兵不动，等待休赛期的大交易。——戴夫·麦克梅纳明

10. 菲尼克斯太阳

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 21胜15负
  • 上期排名: 10
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日客场对阵灰熊，1月9日对阵尼克斯，1月11日对阵奇才，1月13日客场对阵热火

菲尼克斯的防守是一大强项，狄龙·布鲁克斯 (Dillon Brooks) 带来的强硬风格已被全队采纳。但太阳队的外线防守无法掩盖其禁区保护问题——他们的篮板和场均盖帽数均排在联盟倒数五名之列。新秀卡曼·马鲁阿奇 (Khaman Maluach) 目前看来更像一个需要培养的项目，而非即战力，场均仅出战4.7分钟。太阳队需要一位护筐大个子来补强。——麦克梅纳明

11. 费城76人

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 19胜15负
  • 上期排名: 15
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日对阵奇才，1月9日客场对阵魔术，1月11日客场对阵猛龙，1月12日客场对阵猛龙

本赛季早些时候，围绕76人的一个问题是他们是否会削减约700万美元的薪水以避开奢侈税。但如今费城已跻身东部前六，球队是否会转而寻求在赛季冲刺阶段补强阵容？——邦坦普斯

12. 多伦多猛龙

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 22胜15负
  • 上期排名: 11
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日客场对阵黄蜂，1月9日客场对阵凯尔特人，1月11日对阵76人，1月12日对阵76人

多伦多正在市场上寻求一名中锋，因为雅各布·珀尔特尔 (Jakob Poeltl) 自12月21日以来因背伤一直未能出战。即便在他上场时，珀尔特尔本赛季的数据也大幅下滑（场均9.7分，低于上赛季的14.5分），这意味着在该位置进行升级可能为猛龙带来巨大收益。科林·穆雷-博伊尔斯 (Collin Murray-Boyles) 在过去几场比赛中顶替珀尔特尔首发，但这名身高6英尺7英寸的新秀对于一支竞争者球队来说，经验不足且身材偏矮。——扎克·克拉姆

13. 迈阿密热火

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 20胜17负
  • 上期排名: 13
  • 未来赛程: 1月8日客场对阵公牛，1月10日客场对阵步行者，1月11日客场对阵雷霆，1月13日对阵太阳

好消息是，在缺席了此前11场比赛后，泰勒·希罗 (Tyler Herro) 已从伤病名单中回归。坏消息是，在过去三场比赛中，迈阿密第二次输给了明尼苏达。虽然球队的重心仍在赛场上，但热火正面临着关于特里·罗齐尔 (Terry Rozier) 的决策。自10月23日以来，罗齐尔一直处于直接离队名单中，如果他在美国东部时间周三下午5点前未被裁掉，他2660万美元的合同将转为完全保障。如果他被裁掉，迈阿密将获得170万美元的薪金减免，并被允许签下两名球员（他们已有一个阵容名额），同时保持在奢侈税线以下。如果热火留下罗齐尔，他们就拥有了一份可在交易截止日使用的到期合同。当然，前提是NBA允许迈阿密交易他。——鲍比·马克斯

14. 奥兰多魔术

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 20胜17负
  • 上期排名: 12
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日客场对阵篮网，1月9日对阵76人，1月11日对阵鹈鹕

在客场落后一支七胜球队华盛顿25分，这并非魔术管理层在用四个首轮签交易来德斯蒙德·贝恩 (Desmond Bane) 并以2.41亿美元的新秀顶薪续约保罗·班凯罗 (Paolo Banchero) 时所设想的场景。虽然魔术极不可能再次对阵容进行大调整，特别是在弗朗茨·瓦格纳 (Franz Wagner) 和杰伦·萨格斯 (Jalen Suggs) 因伤缺阵的情况下，但他们需要决定本赛季剩余时间里的最终目标。奥兰多是想继续像前两个赛季那样争夺一个附加赛席位，还是与东部的顶级球队一较高下？——马克斯

15. 克利夫兰骑士

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 21胜17负
  • 上期排名: 16
  • 未来赛程: 1月8日客场对阵森林狼，1月10日对阵森林狼，1月12日对阵爵士

克利夫兰是NBA唯一一支薪资超过第二奢侈税线的球队，这将使得在交易截止日前的任何操作都极为困难。对于至今表现令人失望的骑士来说，最好的办法是恢复健康，等待马克斯·斯特鲁斯 (Max Strus) 回归并重新进入轮换阵容，同时期待达里厄斯·加兰 (Darius Garland) 和贾勒特·阿伦 (Jarrett Allen) 能有更稳定的发挥。然而，骑士本赛季的表现已经引发了对其阵容构建的质疑，以及这套核心阵容能否在季后赛中取得突破。——贾马尔·科利尔

16. 金州勇士

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 19胜18负
  • 上期排名: 14
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日对阵雄鹿，1月9日对阵国王，1月11日对阵老鹰，1月13日对阵开拓者

据联盟消息人士向ESPN透露，在距离交易截止日一个月、距离乔纳森·库明加 (Jonathan Kuminga) 具备交易资格还有八天之际，勇士队在推动库明加交易方面尚未取得实质性进展。虽然有过大量对话——国王队仍然是最感兴趣的追求者。但球队消息人士近日表示，如果没有足够吸引人的报价出现，他们愿意在截止日后继续留下库明加。这可能是一种策略性姿态，但也无疑是一种风险，因为本赛季薪水为2250万美元的库明加目前在主教练史蒂夫·科尔 (Steve Kerr) 的轮换阵容中被雪藏，过去一个月总共只打了10分钟。——斯莱特

17. 洛杉矶快船

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 13胜22负
  • 上期排名: 22
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日客场对阵尼克斯，1月9日客场对阵篮网，1月10日客场对阵活塞，1月12日对阵黄蜂

快船队的得分主要依赖于科怀·伦纳德 (Kawhi Leonard)、詹姆斯·哈登 (James Harden) 和伊维察·祖巴茨 (Ivica Zubac) 组成的三巨头，除此之外别无他点。为了弥补布拉德利·比尔 (Bradley Beal) 接受赛季报销手术留下的空缺，洛杉矶需要补充一个具备组织和得分能力的威胁点。随着一些球队逐渐在附加赛竞争中掉队，快船或许能从萨克拉门托、新奥尔良或布鲁克林等球队中找到符合这一技能要求的球员。——麦克梅纳明

18. 亚特兰大老鹰

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 17胜21负
  • 上期排名: 21
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日对阵鹈鹕，1月9日客场对阵掘金，1月11日客场对阵勇士，1月13日客场对阵湖人

老鹰队接连战胜明尼苏达和纽约，终结了七连败，但这一喜讯被特雷·杨不确定的未来所笼罩。据ESPN的沙姆斯·查拉尼亚报道，杨、他的经纪团队和亚特兰大正在商讨为这位四届全明星寻找新东家。本赛季，当这位八年级后卫出战时，老鹰队战绩为2胜8负，而在他缺阵时则为15胜13负，并且他的场均得分有望降至新秀赛季以来的首次低于19分。杨的合同还剩下4600万美元和4900万美元，第二年为球员选项。——马克斯

19. 芝加哥公牛

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 17胜19负
  • 上期排名: 18
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日客场对阵活塞，1月8日对阵热火，1月10日对阵独行侠，1月13日客场对阵火箭

许多竞争对手的高管都将芝加哥视为交易截止日前值得关注的球队。公牛队可能是联盟中最具操作灵活性的球队之一，其阵容中有许多可交易的薪资合同和到期合同。其中包括后卫科比·怀特 (Coby White)，他将在今年夏天成为自由球员。此外，芝加哥完全掌控着自己未来的选秀权，如果管理层希望将它们打包交易，也完全可行。——科利尔

20. 波特兰开拓者

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 17胜20负
  • 上期排名: 19
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日对阵火箭，1月9日对阵火箭，1月11日对阵尼克斯，1月13日客场对阵勇士

过去六场比赛取得五场胜利，一度将开拓者排名提升至西部第九，这打消了任何关于波特兰可能在交易截止日送走核心球员的疑问。如果说有动作，他们更可能会寻求补强，尽管在看到完整的后场阵容之前，评估球队阵容是一件复杂的事情。元旦当天传来一则令人失望的伤病更新，斯库特·亨德森 (Scoot Henderson) 因严重的腿筋拉伤错过了整个训练营和至今的常规赛，他将在两周后再次接受评估。——凯文·佩尔顿

21. 密尔沃基雄鹿

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 16胜20负
  • 上期排名: 20
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日客场对阵勇士，1月9日客场对阵湖人，1月11日客场对阵掘金，1月13日对阵森林狼

自扬尼斯·阿德托昆博 (Giannis Antetokounmpo) 从小腿伤势中回归以来，雄鹿队在五场比赛中赢了四场，这更坚定了密尔沃基希望在交易截止日前成为买家，以挽救阿德托昆博时代的决心。密尔沃基的资产有限，但一直在市场上搜寻升级人选，为他们的两届MVP寻找帮手。未来几周雄鹿能否迎头赶上，可能决定球队在截止日的行动有多激进。或者，如果他们在战绩榜上继续下滑，这可能会促使阿德托昆博去别处追寻他的第二座总冠军。——科利尔

22. 孟菲斯灰熊

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 16胜20负
  • 上期排名: 17
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日对阵太阳，1月9日对阵雷霆，1月11日对阵篮网

灰熊队在过去九场比赛中输了六场，仍在与伤病作斗争。贾·莫兰特 (Ja Morant) 从脚踝伤势中回归后打了四场比赛，结果又遭遇右小腿挫伤，导致他缺席了周日输给湖人的比赛。灰熊队通常在交易截止日非常活跃，预计今年也不会改变。但孟菲斯不太可能交易莫兰特，他本赛季仅与扎克·埃迪 (Zach Edey) 共同出战过一场比赛。这位二年级大个子因脚踝伤势已连续缺席了12场比赛。——莱特

23. 达拉斯独行侠

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 14胜23负
  • 上期排名: 24
  • 未来赛程: 1月8日客场对阵爵士，1月10日客场对阵公牛，1月12日对阵篮网

关于安东尼·戴维斯 (Anthony Davis) 的观察将主导独行侠在交易截止日前的讨论。如果他能在今年夏天获得续约合同，他会很乐意留在达拉斯，但对于正在围绕青少年天才库珀·弗拉格 (Cooper Flagg) 建队的独行侠来说，这样做是否合乎逻辑还有待商榷。Klutch Sports的首席执行官里奇·保罗 (Rich Paul) 是戴维斯的经纪人，他将在今年休赛期寻找愿意为这位十届全明星做出如此承诺的交易伙伴中扮演重要角色。——麦克马洪

24. 夏洛特黄蜂

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 13胜23负
  • 上期排名: 25
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日对阵猛龙，1月8日对阵步行者，1月10日客场对阵爵士，1月12日客场对阵快船

球队竞争力的提升可能会影响黄蜂对潜在的拉梅洛·鲍尔 (LaMelo Ball) 交易的看法。上个赛季，夏洛特多花了一个月才拿到13场胜利。但本赛季，夏洛特更快地达到了这个数字，并且还取得了本赛季最出人意料的一场胜利：在俄克拉荷马城的一场大胜中，布兰登·米勒 (Brandon Miller) 命中七记三分，砍下28分。黄蜂队距离拥挤的东部附加赛区仍有三场胜差，但自从鲍尔的前两个赛季以来，“蜂鸣之城”从未有过如此多的长期乐观情绪。——佩尔顿

25. 犹他爵士

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 12胜23负
  • 上期排名: 23
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日客场对阵雷霆，1月8日对阵独行侠，1月10日对阵黄蜂，1月12日客场对阵骑士

联盟中关于爵士最常被问到的问题是，场均得到生涯新高27.7分的劳里·马尔卡宁 (Lauri Markkanen) 是否可能在一笔重磅交易中被送走。这并非不可能，但要价依然极高。28岁的马尔卡宁仍然是爵士未来计划的重要组成部分，球队希望在下赛季能一跃成为季后赛的竞争者。——麦克马洪

26. 布鲁克林篮网

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 11胜22负
  • 上期排名: 26
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日对阵魔术，1月9日对阵快船，1月11日客场对阵灰熊，1月12日客场对阵独行侠

篮网会主导交易季吗？据联盟高管透露，情况似乎如此，因为前锋小迈克尔·波特 (Michael Porter Jr.) 近期表现的回暖吸引了众多目光。在像布鲁克林这样的重建球队中担任头号得分手，与领导一支争冠球队不同，但波特在不同环境下复制他场均26分表现的前景，可能使他成为市场上最佳的即插即用型目标。——古德维尔

27. 华盛顿奇才

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 10胜25负
  • 上期排名: 29
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日客场对阵76人，1月9日对阵鹈鹕，1月11日客场对阵太阳

CJ·麦科勒姆 (CJ McCollum) 是未来一个月最有可能更换球队的球员之一，他要么会出现在传闻中关于特雷·杨的大交易里，要么会在一笔较小的交易中被送往一支争冠球队。麦科勒姆本赛季的数据相当稳健（场均18.6分，三分命中率39.2%），他3070万美元的薪水也将在赛季结束后到期。与此同时，如果麦科勒姆离队，奇才队会很乐意将更多的持球戏份交给像状态火热的巴布·卡林顿 (Bub Carrington) 这样的年轻球员。——克拉姆

28. 萨克拉门托国王

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 8胜29负
  • 上期排名: 27
  • 未来赛程: 1月9日客场对阵勇士，1月11日对阵火箭，1月12日对阵湖人

四年级后卫基翁·埃利斯是交易截止日前值得关注的潜力股之一。埃利斯的合同为230万美元，即将到期，他将在今年夏天成为完全自由球员，但他将于2月9日具备续约资格，并且在整个联盟的管理层和球探圈中拥有众多拥趸。埃利斯是一名极具破坏性的防守者，生涯三分命中率达到41.6%，被认为是可交易的。球队消息人士称，国王队已经接到了大量关于他的询价电话，但他们也不排除留下他并尝试达成续约的可能。——斯莱特

29. 新奥尔良鹈鹕

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 8胜30负
  • 上期排名: 28
  • 未来赛程: 1月7日客场对阵老鹰，1月9日客场对阵奇才，1月11日客场对阵魔术，1月13日对阵掘金

锡安·威廉姆森 (Zion Williamson) 近期的一系列成功表现，恰逢交易截止日一个月倒计时，时机颇为有趣。自12月29日从替补席重回首发阵容后，他在前三场比赛中每场都得到30分，这是威廉姆森职业生涯中第二次打出如此连续的表现。这种表现凸显了锡安的交易悖论：当他打得好时，新奥尔良肯定想围绕他建队；而当威廉姆森受伤时，他的交易价值又会暴跌。可惜的是，威廉姆森的发挥仍不足以阻止鹈鹕的连败场次扩大到八场，这是他们本赛季第二长的连败纪录。——佩尔顿

30. 印第安纳步行者

  • 2025-26赛季战绩: 6胜31负
  • 上期排名: 30
  • 未来赛程: 1月8日客场对阵黄蜂，1月10日对阵热火，1月12日对阵凯尔特人

自从迈尔斯·特纳 (Myles Turner) 在自由市场与密尔沃基签约以来，印第安纳对中锋的需求并未减少：以赛亚·杰克逊 (Isaiah Jackson) 从跟腱撕裂中恢复后表现不稳，而杰伊·赫夫 (Jay Huff) 更像是一个可靠的替补，而非冠军级别的首发。步行者可以等到夏天再为泰瑞斯·哈利伯顿 (Tyrese Haliburton) 寻找他的下一位挡拆搭档，但如果他们试探交易市场以寻求长期升级，也别感到惊讶——尽管印第安纳今年春天正直奔乐透区。——克拉姆

由生成式人工智能翻译，译文内容可能不准确或不完整，以原文为准。

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NBA Power Rankings: Where Mavs, Hawks and others stack up ahead of trade deadline

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There is less than one month until the 2026 NBA trade deadline, and already, big names are floating around the market. Most notably, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday, the Atlanta Hawks and Trae Young are open to trade talks as the four-time All-Star will explore his options to start the year.

It’s yet to be seen how the trade deadline will impact the standings, but until then, both the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder stand firmly at the top of their conferences. However, the race for the postseason is beginning to heat up as we slowly approach the midseason mark of the 2025-26 regular season.

With a lot happening around The Association in the coming months, our NBA insiders broke down where each team stands ahead of Feb. 5. Here are this week’s rankings:

Note: Team rankings are based on where members of our panel (ESPN’s Anthony Slater, Dave McMenamin, Jamal Collier, Kevin Pelton, Michael C. Wright, Bobby Marks, Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon, Vincent Goodwill and Zach Kram) think teams belong.

Previous rankings: Preseason | Oct. 29 | Nov. 5 | Nov. 12 | Nov. 19 | Nov. 26 | Dec. 3 | Dec. 10 | Dec. 17 | Dec. 24 | Dec. 31

Jump to a team:
ATL | BOS | BKN | CHA | CHI | CLE
DAL | DEN | DET | GS | HOU | IND
LAC | LAL | MEM | MIA | MIL | MIN
NO | NY | OKC | ORL | PHI | PHX
POR | SAC | SA | TOR | UTAH | WAS

1. Oklahoma City Thunder

  • 2025-26 record: 30-7
  • Previous ranking: 1
  • Next games: vs. UTAH (Jan. 7), @ MEM (Jan. 9), vs. MIA (Jan. 11), vs. SA (Jan. 13)

Rival executives are predicting a quiet deadline for the Thunder. They’re 6-6 in their previous 12 games, but there’s a sense that it’s more of an inevitable lull than some fatal roster flaw for the 30-7 defending champions. If general manager Sam Presti did go searching for an upgrade, he has plenty of draft assets to dangle. But the rotation is chock-full and the Thunder’s future financial flexibility is limited. Extensions for Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren kick in next season, bumping their combined salary from $20.2 million to $83 million. – Anthony Slater

2. Detroit Pistons

  • 2025-26 record: 27-9
  • Previous ranking: 4
  • Next games: vs. CHI (Jan. 7), vs. LAC (Jan. 10)

Monday’s demolition of the Knicks sent a message to the rest of the East about what the Pistons need as the deadline approaches: It might be nothing. “Once you start looking at the big-picture thing, you can lose that edge,” coach J.B. Bickerstaff said on New Year’s Day when asked about the Pistons having seven of eight at home to start the year. The Pistons are known to operate in the margins, but perhaps president Trajan Langdon is looking for an advantageous move to fortify his team as a title contender.– Vincent Goodwill

3. San Antonio Spurs

  • 2025-26 record: 25-11
  • Previous ranking: 2
  • Next games: vs. LAL (Jan. 7), @ BOS (Jan. 10), @ MIN (Jan. 11), @ OKC (Jan. 13)

Another injury setback has sidelined Victor Wembanyama, who is now day-to-day with left knee soreness. But the upshot is San Antonio owns the same winning percentage (.714) this season with or without him in the lineup. After winning 15 of their past 19 games, the Spurs have lost four in a six-game span, a slump featuring worse than 50% shooting from the field in every game. As the trade deadline approaches, don’t look for the Spurs to make major moves. If anything, they’ll look to add shooting help off the bench. – Michael C. Wright

4. Boston Celtics

  • 2025-26 record: 23-12
  • Previous ranking: 7
  • Next games: vs. DEN (Jan. 7), vs. TOR (Jan. 9), vs. SA (Jan. 10), @ IND (Jan. 12)

Boston’s biggest addition could be its own player, as the question of whether Jayson Tatum will return this season from an Achilles tear hovers over the franchise. Outside of that, the Celtics’ biggest potential move would likely involve Anfernee Simons. The guard’s expiring contract could be dealt to get Boston closer to sneaking under the luxury tax or be used as matching salary in a trade.– Tim Bontemps

5. Houston Rockets

  • 2025-26 record: 22-11
  • Previous ranking: 5
  • Next games: @ POR (Jan. 7), @ POR (Jan. 7), @ SAC (Jan. 11), vs. CHI (Jan. 13)

Fred VanVleet’s season-ending knee injury left a major void at the point guard position. So, it would make sense for Houston to look to add at that position at the trade deadline. But that’s not likely with the Rockets hard-capped at just $1.25 million below the first apron. Houston has been content with and even encouraged by its point-guard-by-committee approach, which lends itself to unpredictability for opponents. Kevin Durant has scored at least 30 points in three of his past four games, while Amen Thompson is riding a three-game streak with at least 20 points. – Wright

6. New York Knicks

  • 2025-26 record: 23-13
  • Previous ranking: 3
  • Next games: vs. LAC (Jan. 7), @ PHX (Jan. 9), @ POR (Jan. 11)

The Knicks aren’t yet in crisis mode, at least that’s the messaging coming from coach Mike Brown after their fourth straight loss came at the hands of the Pistons on Monday night. “A lot needs to be addressed,” guard Jalen Brunson said in the aftermath. There isn’t much trade chatter, especially considering Knicks owner James Dolan told New York radio he believes this roster is championship-ready as-is. With limited draft picks available to trade and the franchise just $200,000 under the first apron, the Knicks can’t go shopping at the big stores anyway.– Goodwill

7. Denver Nuggets

  • 2025-26 record: 24-12
  • Previous ranking: 6
  • Next games: @ BOS (Jan. 7), vs. ATL (Jan. 9), vs. MIL (Jan. 11), @ ORL (Jan. 13)

A priority in the Nuggets’ roster planning for the remainder of this season is converting Spencer Jones’ two-way deal to a standard contract. Jones has played a critical role in Denver’s success despite numerous injuries. The Nuggets have gone 12-9 with him in the starting lineup. The 6-foot-7, 225-pound Jones is a versatile defender who has averaged 8.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals while shooting 53.6% from the floor and 41.4% from 3-point range in his starts. – Tim MacMahon

8. Minnesota Timberwolves

  • 2025-26 record: 24-13
  • Previous ranking: 8
  • Next games: vs. CLE (Jan. 8), @ CLE (Jan. 10), vs. SA (Jan. 11), @ MIL (Jan. 13)

Minnesota has been linked all season to possible upgrades at point guard, as Mike Conley is another year older and Rob Dillingham has so far failed to live up to his No. 8 selection in the 2024 draft. The Wolves, however, are limited in both trade assets and available money to move in deals. But if there’s a GM who can find a way to surprise with a big swing, it’s Tim Connelly, who is known for being aggressive. – Bontemps

9. Los Angeles Lakers

  • 2025-26 record: 23-11
  • Previous ranking: 9
  • Next games: @ SA (Jan. 7), vs. MIL (Jan. 9), @ SAC (Jan. 12), vs. ATL (Jan. 13)

With the Lakers ranking 25th in team 3-point percentage (34.3%) and 29th in opponents’ 3-point percentage (37.7%), it’s obvious the roster could benefit from the addition of a 3-and-D threat. With expiring contracts and either their 2031 or 2032 first-round pick, they might be able to put together a package to land one. Will L.A. pursue a win-now veteran such as Klay Thompson or Andrew Wiggins, or opt for a younger player who better fits Luka Doncic’s timeline, such as Peyton Watson, Keon Ellis or Saddiq Bey? The Lakers also have the option of holding out for a major offseason deal. – Dave McMenamin

10. Phoenix Suns

  • 2025-26 record: 21-15
  • Previous ranking: 10
  • Next games: @ MEM (Jan. 7), vs. NYK (Jan. 9), vs. WAS (Jan. 11), @ MIA (Jan. 13)

Phoenix’s defense is a strength, with Dillon Brooks bringing an edge that has been adopted by the entire group. But the Suns’ perimeter defense outshines their issues protecting the paint – they rank near the bottom five in the league in rebounding and blocks per game. Rookie Khaman Maluach is looking more like a project than an immediate fit, averaging just 4.7 minutes per game. Phoenix could benefit from a rim-protecting big. – McMenamin

11. Philadelphia 76ers

  • 2025-26 record: 19-15
  • Previous ranking: 15
  • Next games: vs. WAS (Jan. 7), @ ORL (Jan. 9), @ TOR (Jan. 11), @ TOR (Jan. 12)

One question surrounding the 76ers earlier this season was whether they would shed the roughly $7 million in salary needed to duck under the luxury tax. But with Philadelphia now inside the top 6 in the conference, could the franchise instead look to bolster its roster for the stretch run? – Bontemps

12. Toronto Raptors

  • 2025-26 record: 22-15
  • Previous ranking: 11
  • Next games: @ CHA (Jan. 7), @ BOS (Jan. 9), vs. PHI (Jan. 11), vs. PHI (Jan. 11)

Toronto is in the market for a center, as Jakob Poeltl hasn’t played since Dec. 21 due to a back injury. Even when he has played, Poeltl’s stats are way down this season (9.7 PPG, down from 14.5 last season), meaning an upgrade at the position could bring a big benefit to the Raptors. Collin Murray-Boyles has started the past couple of games in Poeltl’s stead, but the 6-7 rookie is an inexperienced, undersized option for a contender. – Zach Kram

13. Miami Heat

  • 2025-26 record: 20-17
  • Previous ranking: 13
  • Next games: @ CHI (Jan. 8), @ IND (Jan. 10), @ OKC (Jan. 11), vs. PHX (Jan. 13)

The good news is that after missing the previous 11 games, Tyler Herro returned from the injury list. The bad news is that for the second time in three games, Miami lost to Minnesota. While the focus remains on the court, the Heat are facing a decision with Terry Rozier. On the immediate leave list since Oct. 23, Rozier’s $26.6 million contract will be fully guaranteed if he is not waived by 5 p.m. ET Wednesday. If he were to be waived, Miami would gain $1.7 million in salary relief and then be allowed to sign two players (they already have a roster spot open) and remain below the luxury tax. If the Heat hold onto Rozier, they have an expiring contract to use at the deadline. That is, of course, if the NBA allows Miami to trade him. – Bobby Marks

14. Orlando Magic

  • 2025-26 record: 20-17
  • Previous ranking: 12
  • Next games: @ BKN (Jan. 7), vs. PHI (Jan. 9), vs. NO (Jan. 11)

Trailing by 25 points on the road against a seven-win Washington team is not what the Magic front office envisioned when they traded four first-round picks for Desmond Bane and signed Paolo Banchero to a $241 million rookie max extension. And while it is highly unlikely the Magic shake up their roster again, especially with Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs missing time to injury, there is a need to decide on their endgame for the remainder of the season. Does Orlando want to contend for a play-in spot like the previous two seasons or compete with the top teams in the East? – Marks

15. Cleveland Cavaliers

  • 2025-26 record: 21-17
  • Previous ranking: 16
  • Next games: @ MIN (Jan. 8), vs. MIN (Jan. 10), vs. UTAH (Jan. 12)

Cleveland is the only team in the NBA over the second apron, which will make any moves before the deadline extremely difficult. The best bet for the so-far disappointing Cavs will be to get healthier, inserting Max Strus back into the rotation when he returns with more consistent efforts from Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen. However, the Cavs’ season has raised questions about their roster construction and whether this core can break through in the playoffs. – Jamal Collier

16. Golden State Warriors

  • 2025-26 record: 19-18
  • Previous ranking: 14
  • Next games: vs. MIL (Jan. 7), vs. SAC (Jan. 9), vs. ATL (Jan. 11), vs. POR (Jan. 13)

One month prior to the trade deadline and eight days before Jonathan Kuminga becomes trade-eligible, the Warriors have not made substantial movement toward getting a Kuminga trade in place, league sources told ESPN. There have been plenty of conversations – the Kings remain the most interested suitor. Team sources have said in recent days that they’d be willing to keep Kuminga past the deadline if nothing appealing enough materializes. That could be a strategic posture and it’s certainly a risk, considering Kuminga – making $22.5 million this season – is currently buried in coach Steve Kerr’s rotation, having played 10 total minutes in the past month. – Slater

17. LA Clippers

  • 2025-26 record: 13-22
  • Previous ranking: 22
  • Next games: @ NYK (Jan. 7), @ BKN (Jan. 9), @ DET (Jan. 10), vs. CHA (Jan. 12)

The Clippers have plenty of scoring from their big three of Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac and not much else after that. LA could use an additional playmaking and scoring threat to make up for the season-ending surgery to Bradley Beal. As teams fall out of the play-in race, the Clippers could find someone that fits that skill set from a team such as Sacramento, New Orleans or Brooklyn. – McMenamin

18. Atlanta Hawks

  • 2025-26 record: 17-21
  • Previous ranking: 21
  • Next games: vs. NO (Jan. 7), @ DEN (Jan. 9), @ GS (Jan. 11), @ LAL (Jan. 13)

The Hawks snapping their seven-game losing streak with consecutive wins against Minnesota and New York has been overshadowed by the uncertain future of Trae Young. As reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, Young, his representatives and Atlanta are in talks on finding the four-time All-Star a new home. The Hawks are 2-8 when the eighth-year guard plays this season and 15-13 when he does not, and he’s on pace to average fewer than 19 points per game for the first time since his rookie season. Young has $46 million and $49 million left on his contract, with the second year being a player option. – Marks

19. Chicago Bulls

  • 2025-26 record: 17-19
  • Previous ranking: 18
  • Next games: @ DET (Jan. 7), vs. MIA (Jan. 8), vs. DAL (Jan. 10), @ HOU (Jan. 13)

Many rival executives have pegged Chicago as a team to watch heading into the deadline. The Bulls could be one of the most flexible teams in the league, with many tradable salaries and expiring contracts on their roster. That includes guard Coby White, who will be a free agent this summer. Chicago also has complete control of its future draft picks, should the front office want to package them in a trade. – Collier

20. Portland Trail Blazers

  • 2025-26 record: 17-20
  • Previous ranking: 19
  • Next games: vs. HOU (Jan. 7), vs. HOU (Jan. 9), vs. NYK (Jan. 11), @ GS (Jan. 13)

Any question of whether Portland might look to trade away key pieces at the deadline has been extinguished by five wins in its past six games, a run that had moved the Blazers into ninth in the West. If anything, they will attempt to add, though evaluating the roster is complicated until or unless they get a look at their full backcourt. A disappointing injury update on New Year’s Day revealed Scoot Henderson won’t be reevaluated for another two weeks after missing all of training camp and the regular season so far with a severe hamstring strain.– Kevin Pelton

21. Milwaukee Bucks

  • 2025-26 record: 16-20
  • Previous ranking: 20
  • Next games: @ GS (Jan. 7), @ LAL (Jan. 9), @ DEN (Jan. 11), vs. MIN (Jan. 13)

The Bucks have won four of five games since Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from his calf injury, reinforcing Milwaukee’s desire to enter the trade deadline as buyers to save the Antetokounmpo era. Milwaukee has limited assets but has been scouring the market for upgrades to pair with their two-time MVP. Whether the Bucks can make up any ground over the next few weeks could determine how aggressively the team acts at the deadline. Or, if they continue to fall in the standings, it could compel Antetokounmpo to search for his second championship elsewhere. – Collier

22. Memphis Grizzlies

  • 2025-26 record: 16-20
  • Previous ranking: 17
  • Next games: vs. PHX (Jan. 7), vs. OKC (Jan. 9), vs. BKN (Jan. 11)

Losers of six of its past nine games, the Grizzlies continue to fight through injuries. Ja Morant played four games after returning from an ankle injury, only to suffer a bruised right calf that sidelined him for Sunday’s loss to the Lakers. The Grizzlies are typically active at the trade deadline, and it’s expected that won’t change this year. But it’s unlikely Memphis ends up moving Morant, who has played only one game this season with Zach Edey. The second-year big man has missed the past 12 games with an ankle injury. – Wright

23. Dallas Mavericks

  • 2025-26 record: 14-23
  • Previous ranking: 24
  • Next games: @ UTAH (Jan. 8), @ CHI (Jan. 10), vs. BKN (Jan. 12)

Anthony Davis watch will dominate discussions about the Mavericks until the trade deadline. He’d be happy to stay in Dallas if he gets a contract extension this summer, but it’s a stretch to say that would be a logical decision for the Mavs as they built around teenage prodigy Cooper Flagg. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, who represents Davis, will play a significant role in the search for a trade partner willing to make that kind of commitment to the 10-time All-Star this offseason. – MacMahon

24. Charlotte Hornets

  • 2025-26 record: 13-23
  • Previous ranking: 25
  • Next games: vs. TOR (Jan. 7), vs. IND (Jan. 8), @ UTAH (Jan. 10), @ LAC (Jan. 12)

A surge in competitiveness could affect the Hornets’ thinking about a potential LaMelo Ball trade. Last season, Charlotte needed an extra month to reach 13 wins. But this season, Charlotte got there quicker, and with one of the season’s most unlikely outcomes: a blowout win in Oklahoma City with Brandon Miller making seven 3s and scoring 28 points. The Hornets are still three games out of the crowded East play-in picture, but not since Ball’s first two seasons has there been so much long-term optimism in Buzz City. – Pelton

25. Utah Jazz

  • 2025-26 record: 12-23
  • Previous ranking: 23
  • Next games: @ OKC (Jan. 7), vs. DAL (Jan. 8), vs. CHA (Jan. 10), @ CLE Jan. 12)

The question asked most often about the Jazz around the league is whether Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging a career-best 27.7 points per game, could be moved in a blockbuster trade. It’s not impossible, but the asking price remains extremely high. Markkanen, 28, continues to be a major part of future plans for the Jazz, who hope to make a jump to playoff contention next season. – MacMahon

26. Brooklyn Nets

  • 2025-26 record: 11-22
  • Previous ranking: 26
  • Next games: vs. ORL (Jan. 7), vs. LAC (Jan. 9), @ MEM (Jan. 11), @ DAL (Jan. 12)

Could the Nets control trade season? According to league executives, it appears so, as forward Michael Porter Jr.'s uptick in production has opened eyes. Being a No. 1 option on a rebuilding team like Brooklyn is different from leading a contender, but the prospects of Porter duplicating his 26 points per game in a different situation could make him the best plug-and-play target on the market. – Goodwill

27. Washington Wizards

  • 2025-26 record: 10-25
  • Previous ranking: 29
  • Next games: @ PHI (Jan. 7), vs. NO (Jan. 9), @ PHX (Jan. 11)

CJ McCollum is one of the most likely players to change teams in the next month, either in a big rumored trade for Trae Young or in a smaller transaction that sends the veteran guard to a contender. McCollum’s numbers this season are solid (18.6 PPG, 39.2% 3-point shooting), and his $30.7 million salary expires after the season. Meanwhile, the Wizards would gladly give younger players, such as the surging Bub Carrington, more on-ball responsibilities if McCollum departed. – Kram

28. Sacramento Kings

  • 2025-26 record: 8-29
  • Previous ranking: 27
  • Next games: @ GS (Jan. 9), vs. HOU (Jan. 11), vs. LAL (Jan. 12)

Fourth-year guard Keon Ellis is one of the more interesting under-the-radar trade deadline names to monitor. Ellis is on an expiring $2.3 million deal and will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, but he is extension-eligible on Feb. 9 and has plenty of fans across the front office and scouting community. Ellis is a disruptive defender who has made 41.6% of his career 3s and is viewed as obtainable. The Kings have taken plenty of calls on him, team sources said, but they haven’t ruled out keeping him around and trying to work out an extension. – Slater

29. New Orleans Pelicans

  • 2025-26 record: 8-30
  • Previous ranking: 28
  • Next games: @ ATL (Jan. 7), @ WAS (Jan. 9), @ ORL (Jan. 11), vs. DEN (Jan. 13)

Zion Williamson’s recent run of success comes at an interesting time with the trade deadline a month away. He scored 30 points in each of his first three starts after moving back into the lineup from the bench on Dec. 29, just the second time in Williamson’s career he has had such a streak. That play highlights the Zion trade paradox: When he’s playing well, New Orleans surely wants to build around him. When Williamson is injured, his trade value craters. Alas, Williamson’s production wasn’t enough to keep the Pelicans’ losing streak from extending to eight games, their second longest of the season. – Pelton

30. Indiana Pacers

  • 2025-26 record: 6-31
  • Previous ranking: 30
  • Next games: @ CHA (Jan. 8), vs. MIA (Jan. 10), vs. BOS (Jan. 12)

Indiana’s need for a center hasn’t lessened since Myles Turner signed with Milwaukee in free agency: Isaiah Jackson has been inconsistent in his return from an Achilles tear, and Jay Huff profiles more as a solid backup than a championship-level starter. The Pacers could wait until the summer to acquire their next pick-and-roll partner for Tyrese Haliburton, but don’t be surprised if they canvass the trade market for a long-term upgrade – even though Indiana is headed straight for the lottery this spring. – Kram

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