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NBA Power Rankings week 4: Toronto Raptors are rolling

By Brian Boake

TORONTO, ON- OCTOBER 5 - The Raptor waves the We The North flag as the Toronto Raptors play Melbourne United in preseason basketball at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. October 5, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON- OCTOBER 5 - The Raptor waves the We The North flag as the Toronto Raptors play Melbourne United in preseason basketball at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. October 5, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 24: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball as Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the second half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 24, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 24: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball as Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the second half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 24, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

It’s Week 4 in the NBA, and time for Power Rankings. Once again, the Toronto Raptors are among the best teams.  Where exactly? Have a read.

You want dull? Don’t look to the NBA. The messed-up Minnesota Timberwolves finally moved ultra-cranky star Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers. The return to Minny was a pair of useful swingmen, Robert Covington and Dario Saric. I suspect the next time I publish these rankings, both teams will be on an upswing.

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors had a most enjoyable road trip West, and didn’t suffer a letdown on their return. The Boston Celtics still haven’t found their footing on offense, which is damaging to their pre-season position as the consensus East favourite.

The OKC Thunder are decidedly rid of their early funk, and back in the mix in the Northwest Division. OKC’s likely playoff opponent, the Houston Rockets, are starting to contemplate a future without defenseless Carmelo Anthony.

Here are my rankings, updated for games played between October 29 and November 11. The worst teams from the first PRs haven’t improved their status much, so you may suffer from deja vu to begin.

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