There isn’t really anywhere for the Portland Trail Blazers to go in the NBA Power Rankings now that they’ve settled into full-on tank mode. With losses to the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings (twice), and a surprise win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland remains around 26-27 in Week 25. Here is what John Schuhmann of NBA.com and Zach Harper of The Athletic had to say about the team’s situation.
John Schuhmann, NBA.com: No. 26 (previously No. 26)
For the second straight year, the Blazers turned out the lights before the season was over.