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NBA Offseason Shocker: Opta Analyst’s Power Rankings Reveal Unexpected Contenders and Dark Horses

The biggest shock here is the Pistons. After finishing 12th in TRACR in 2024-25, they’re 19th in the new rankings despite retaining their five highest DRIP finishers from last season (Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, Paul Reed and Cade Cunningham).

This is likely due in large part to Cunningham only playing 144 games in the last three seasons. If he can move past his injury issues, the Pistons’ outlook brightens significantly.

TRACR Risers

Good, but Not a Contender: Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers

Even with the Pacers set to get no help from Haliburton (fourth in DRIP), the team is expected to be an above-average team (0.13 preseason TRACR).

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