ESPN announced the BPI index ranking (Basketball Strength Index) for the new season.

West 1-6: Thunder, Nuggets, Rockets, Clippers, Timberwolves, Warriors;

West 6-10: Grizzlies, Lakers, Mavericks, Spurs;

East 1-6: Cavaliers, Knicks, Magic, Hawks, 76ers, Pistons;

East 6-10: Bucks, Celtics, Pacers, Raptors.

Full ranking:

1-5: Thunder, Cavaliers, Nuggets, Rockets, Knicks;

6-10: Clippers, Magic, Hawks, Timberwolves, 76ers;

11-15: Warriors, Pistons, Bucks, Grizzlies, Lakers;

16-20: Celtics, Mavericks, Spurs, Pacers, Raptors;

21-25: Kings, Heat, Trail Blazers, Bulls, Pelicans;

26-30: Suns, Hornets, Jazz, Nets, Wizards.