NBA power rankings: Luka Dončić, Lakers on a tear as top team shifts again

It has been three weeks since the 2026-27 NBA regular season opened and there have already been three different teams to top this list.

That has been the state of play thus far, as no team has begun to separate itself as a dominant force – at least not yet.

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But if there is one theme that has emerged, it’s that potent offenses are ruling the day, and no player has been leading his team’s scoring more than Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić, who is putting up Wilt Chamberlain-like numbers.

Here are the Week 3 USA TODAY Sports NBA power rankings:

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

1. Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

1. Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

2. Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

3. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

4. Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami Heat

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

6. Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

7. Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

8. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

9. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

10. Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

11. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

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