US media updated NBA strength rankings: Warriors 9 Clippers 10 Lakers fell to 7th, Rockets rose to 3rd

As the regular season officially begins, the US media "BleacherReport" has updated and announced the latest NBA strength rankings, in which the Warriors are ranked 9th, the Clippers are 10th, the Lakers' ranking has dropped to 7th, and the Rockets have risen to 3rd.

Tenth place: Clippers (No. 10 in the previous period)

The Clippers once again became the big winner in the offseason. They introduced high-quality immediate combat players such as Collins, Luo Luo, Bill and Paul. The core Kawhi finally had a healthy offseason, and the lineup ushered in comprehensive reinforcements.

As long as they can stay healthy, this Clippers team built around Kawhi and Harden will be a reasonable championship-level team, and there is hope that they can further improve their rankings in the future.

Ninth place: Warriors (9th in the previous issue)

In the absence of Moody, Seth Curry and Melton, the Warriors performed perfectly in their first show of the season, beating the Lakers and getting off to a good start.

Curry and Butler formed an unbreakable pick-and-roll attack. Kuminga also transformed and integrated into the system. Coupled with the steady output of a number of new players and old players, the Warriors' lineup has greatly increased in depth.

Like another underrated team, the Clippers, the aging Warriors are also expected to return to the championship, but the premise is also to stay healthy for a long time.

Eighth place: Magic (No. 8 in the previous period)

The dark horse Magic completed a large-scale transaction in the offseason to introduce Bane, specifically strengthening their shooting and backcourt organizational skills. They tried to compete for the championship against the backdrop of Tatum's serious injury and the Celtics withdrew from the championship ranks.

With the improvement of offensive space, the two core forwards, Banqueiro and Wagner Jr., are expected to perform the best offensive performance of their careers.

Seventh place: Lakers (No. 5 in the previous period)

The Purple and Gold Army specifically strengthened Ayton, Smart and Laravia during the offseason. The lineup seemed to be fully strengthened. However, their first performance was a mess, so they fell out of the top five.

Fortunately, Doncic is in hot form after losing weight. He scored 43 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists in his first show, a near triple-double. If James can recover and return, the Lakers are still expected to improve their competitiveness.

Sixth place: Timberwolves (No. 7 in the previous period)

The Timberwolves failed to complete the reinforcements. Instead, they let go of Alexander Walker, the core forward rotation. Edwards also learned the post-up singles between Jordan and Kobe in a targeted manner. It is expected to further transform in the new season.

Coupled with the further improvement of the chemical reaction between Randall and Gobert, the Timberwolves, who have reached the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years, cannot be underestimated.

Fifth place: Knicks (6th in the previous issue)

As the Lakers' ranking fell, the Knicks' ranking improved by one. With the addition of Clarkson and Yabusele, the Knicks strengthened the depth of the lineup.

However, with the addition of new coach Brown, the Knicks need some time to re-build their offensive and defensive system.

Fourth place: Cavaliers (3rd in the last issue)

The Cavaliers are another strong team in the Eastern Conference that deserve attention, especially after the Celtics suffered injuries. If the young Garland and Mobley can improve their performance, the Cavaliers will be a strong contender for first place in the Eastern Conference.

Third place: Rockets (No. 4 in the last issue)

If it were not for Van Jordan's serious injury, the Rockets would have been ranked higher. In the first game of the regular season against the defending champion Thunder, the Rockets lost by 1 point in double overtime, but they also showed a strong lineup.

In particular, the comprehensive transformation of Shen Jing, the core inside line, and the key solution ability provided by new aid Durant. I believe that with the improvement of chemical reaction, the Rockets will truly enter the championship ranks this season, so their ranking has improved.

Second place: Nuggets (2nd in the previous period)

During the offseason, the Nuggets completed all reinforcements, including Cameron Johnson, Brown, Hardaway Jr. and Varan.

Coupled with the growth of Jokic, Murray, Gordon's trident, and supernova Braun, the Nuggets overtook the Rockets and ranked second.

First place: Thunder (No. 1 in the last issue)

Before a new champion is born, the defending champion Thunder will occupy this position for a long time. They also showed their strength in the first game of the regular season against the Rockets.

Whether it is Alexander or the core rotation, after the baptism of the finals, the dominance of the game has ushered in substantial transformation and improvement.

The rest of the rankings are as follows (the brackets are the rankings of the previous period)

11-15: Spurs (11), Hawks (12), Pistons (13), Mavericks (15), Bucks (16);

16-20: Celtics (19), 76ers (2) 2), Grizzlies (14), Heat (17), Kings (18);

21-30: Pacers (20), Bulls (21), Trail Blazers (23), Pelicans (24), Raptors (25), Hornets (27), Suns (26), Nets (29), Wizards (28), Jazz (30).