Contenders

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OKC image 1 - 2026/27 NBA Tier List tier list item

Sneaky contenders

Solid, not winnin doe

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Mid, maybe play-in

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orlando magic image 1 - 2026/27 NBA Tier List tier list item

Not bad, but definitely not good

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mavericks image 1 - 2026/27 NBA Tier List tier list item

Ass, but might have a future

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pelicans image 2 - 2026/27 NBA Tier List tier list item

Ass

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Basketball Hell (but only for 5 years)

Mac Ross

Created Sep 17, 2026

What are the best best nba teams in america? Rank them all with this best nba teams in america tier list maker. Drag your favorites into S tier and drop the worst into D tier. Share your best nba teams in america tier list on social media, compare rankings with friends, and see what other Americans think. The ultimate way to rank and debate best nba teams in america online.

By Mac Ross

Contenders Tier

knicks image 1
spurs image 2
OKC image 1
sixers image 1

Sneaky contenders Tier

raptors image 1
twolves image 1
pacers image 1
rockets image 2

Solid, not winnin doe Tier

celtics image 1
nuggets image 1
lakers image 1
cavaliers image 2
pistons image 1

Mid, maybe play-in Tier

heat image 4
blazers image 2
orlando magic image 1
hawks image 2
warriors image 4

Not bad, but definitely not good Tier

wizards image 1
suns image 2
bulls image 1
mavericks image 1

Ass, but might have a future Tier

brooklyn image 3
hornets image 2
pelicans image 2
jazz image 1

Ass Tier

bucks image 1
kings image 2
grizzlies image 2

Basketball Hell (but only for 5 years) Tier

clippers image 1