NBA Power Rankings Based on NBA Championship Odds After Week 5

The NBA season just kicked off last month, so many of the championship odds aren't going to change. Yet, that doesn't mean there isn't a hierarchy of teams in the league.

The Association is constantly changing and keeping up with who's looking the best can be difficult. Every week, I'll be providing my NBA Power Rankings for each team in relation to their NBA title odds. 

Here's how things stand after the first few weeks of action. All odds listed are via WynnBET.

1. Golden State Warriors (+500, LW: No. 1)

Golden State continues to dazzle. Whether the Warriors are down double-digits going into the fourth quarter or getting a road win without Steph Curry, they find a way.

2. Phoenix Suns (+1200, LW: No. 3)

If it weren't for Curry and the Warriors, the Suns would easily be the story of the league. Phoenix is knocking off every team in its path and is showing that last year was no fluke.

3. Brooklyn Nets (+275, LW: No. 2)

The Nets are still rolling along, but they haven't proved anything special like the Suns or Warriors. Durant and Harden finding their groove is crucial, however.

4. Chicago Bulls (+3500, LW: No. 4)

Chicago's schedule should lighten up soon and the Bulls will get a chance to breathe. They handled the hardest part of their schedule and came out standing on the other side. They are legit.

5. Miami Heat (+1400, LW: No. 5)

"Heat Culture" is keeping the Heat in the top five of this list. Miami suffered a bad loss to Washington, but it has shown how solid it is on both ends of the floor.

6. Utah Jazz (+1000, LW: No. 8)

Utah has fallen to the middle of the top tier. Just like Brooklyn, the Jazz haven't proved anything special in the first part of this season. The only difference is that they don't have Kevin Durant.

7. Washington Wizards (+12500, LW: No. 6)

Washington slid a little bit and was on the verge of being called fraudulent. Then it got a nice win against the Heat on the second leg of a home-and-home.

8. Milwaukee Bucks (+750, LW: No. 17)

Milwaukee is getting back to what we thought it would be preseason. The Bucks have won four straight and are loving being healthy.

9. Los Angeles Clippers (+2000, LW: No. 13)

I need to apologize to Paul George and company. They are playing good basketball and getting contributions from everyone. Ty Lue is embracing the underdog role and the Clippers are winning because of it.

10. Boston Celtics (+5000, LW: No. 19)

Boston is on a three-game winning streak and is also happy to have its star back. With Jaylen Brown in the mix, the Celtics can finally start building towards the playoffs.

11. Denver Nuggets (+7500, LW: No. 7)

Denver has some issues it has to deal with, but I am going to give it time. Michael Porter Jr. could miss an even bigger amount of time leaving Nikola Jokic truly by himself. Let's see how this plays out.

12. Philadelphia 76ers (+2000, LW: No. 9)

Philadelphia took full advantage of a nationally televised game to show the world it isn't rolling over without Embiid. Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey are picking up the slack and the 76ers are still a hard team to play.

13. Charlotte Hornets (+20000, LW: No. 16)

Charlotte is fun, fast and exciting. LaMelo Ball is the clear star of the show and when he plays well, this team can be one of the best in the league. They still have issues defensively, but the Hornets have potential right now.

14. Portland Trail Blazers (+7500, LW: No. 20)

Portland is on a three-game winning streak and has been dynamite at home. The Blazers are 8-1 in Portland and need every win to stay competitive. As Damian Lillard gets back, so will they.

15. Memphis Grizzlies (+7500, LW: No. 15)

Memphis is coming off a nice win against Utah and is riding Ja Morant's improved shooting to wins. If Morant can continue to shoot like this and Memphis' defense can improve, the Grizzlies will be a problem.

16. Dallas Mavericks (+4000, LW: No. 11)

Dallas is hurting without Luka Doncic. Jalen Brunson has held down the fort as best as possible, but without Doncic the Mavericks will get lost in the wind.

17. Atlanta Hawks (+4000, LW: No. 22)

Atlanta is on a five-game winning streak and is starting to look decent. However, the Hawks just got back to .500 and still need to show they can defend to keep this streak alive.

18. New York Knicks (+7500, LW: No. 12)

New York is back to where it was last year -- a team hovering around .500. Unless the Knicks can figure out their defense, that's all they'll be.

19. Cleveland Cavaliers (+50000, LW: No. 14)

Cleveland has lost two of its key players in the last few weeks and is sliding as a result. The defining moment of their week was scoring eight points against the Warriors.

20. Los Angeles Lakers (+800, LW: No. 10)

Fight aside, the Lakers have a lot to deal with. If they aren't able to find a good offensive rhythm, they can kiss a trip to the Finals goodbye.

21. Toronto Raptors (+20000, LW: No. 18)

Scottie Barnes is developing at a great pace. Toronto isn't anything special, but the Raptors have budding qualities of a good team.

22. Minnesota Timberwolves (+20000, LW: No. 26)

Minnesota kept itself from falling too far behind by winning four in a row. It's only a game from being .500 and is in a good rhythm.

23. Indiana Pacers (+20000, LW: No. 24)

The Pacers are able to steal a game every week, but they just aren't consistent enough to put wins together to form long streaks. They've won two games in a row, but that will be the story of their season.

24. Sacramento Kings (+20000, LW: No. 21)

Sacramento can't seem to get out of its own way. It just fired Luke Walton and now has no direction... per usual.

25. Oklahoma City Thunder (+50000, LW: No. 23)

Oklahoma City is seriously outperforming expectations. They would be a little higher, but they have lost three games in a row.

26. San Antonio Spurs (+30000, LW: No. 25)

The San Antonio Spurs will likely stay in this spot for the remainder of the season. They aren't as bad as the truly bad teams, but they aren't talented enough to make a jump.

27. Detroit Pistons (+50000, LW: No. 27)

Detroit has shown some promise with Cade Cunningham in the mix. The Pistons will still struggle this year, but the hope for the future is there.

28. Orlando Magic (+100000, LW: No. 28)

Orlando is dealing with some injuries which doesn't help a talent-challenged roster. If the Magic can continue to play hard, competitive games, that's all they can ask for.

29. New Orleans Pelicans (+20000, LW: No. 29)

The Pelicans picked up a good win against the Clippers, but are still headed towards the bottom of the league.

30. Houston Rockets (+50000, LW: No. 30)

The Rockets are not good at basketball. That's as simple as it gets. They couldn't beat a struggling Knicks team and have lost 15 games in a row.