POWER RANKINGS: Caris LeVert loss hurts

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesThe loss of Caris LeVert affected the Nets power rankings ... as did some tough losses without their leading scorer. Khadrice Rollins of Sports Illustrated dropped the Nets six spots; John Schuhmann dropped the Nets five places and a couple of others dropped them four.

It shouldn’t surprise, of course. Teams that lose critical players lose altitude in power rankings as well.

Considering how his injury looked on Monday night in Minnesota, the Nets got great news regarding Caris LeVert (only moderate ligament damage in his right ankle) less than 24 hours later, and they still have four capable guards -- D’Angelo Russell, Spencer Dinwiddie, Joe Harris and Shabazz…