With the playoffs looming, the Celtics, Spurs and Thunder all look more and more like NBA title contenders as March has worn on.

It's never a dull time in the NBA. This week saw three stars return from injury in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cooper Flagg, and Jayson Tatum. While the Bucks and Mavs are just happy to see their stars back,

We're officially in the home stretch of the 2025-26 NBA campaign. Roughly three quarters of the season is behind us, and teams all over the league are jockeying for playoff or lottery position.

Every NBA squad's rankings across multiple defensive categories are provided below, if you want to know where everyone stacks up before today's action. Check out all of the latest NBA news and analysis.

The following players averaged the most fantasy points per game last week (one-game minimum): Jokić was also in the top spot last week, and he carried his significant momentum right into Denver’s two-game Week 17.

Cade Cunningham Detroit Pistons point guard With his selfless leadership style, improved shooting efficiency and consistent playmaking, Cunningham has enhanced his MVP chances and the Pistons' odds to contend.

The latest NBA power rankings see Cleveland and Minnesota rising toward the top five, while the rest of the top 10 holds steady.