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A few teams have gotten off to hot starts in 2025 and others ... not so much.
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ESPN - Jan. 9
NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers reclaim No. 1 spot with huge win vs. Thunder, Warriors tumble again

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CBS Sports - Jan. 9
NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers-Thunder is a battle of the best two teams, but who's No. 1?

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On this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report hops on to discuss a wild Monday night in the NBA, and of course the latest trade rumors as we inch closer to the deadline.
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Elsewhere, the Cavs might be the best No. 2 team in the history of Power Rankings
CBS Sports - Jan. 3
NBA Power Rankings: Celtics and Clippers riding high into the new year

Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings and where all 30 teams stand heading into 2025.
ESPN - Jan. 2
NBA power rankings 2024-25: New Year's resolutions for every team, starting with the Thunder at No. 1

Cleveland remains second but the Knicks are now in the top three.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

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