Teams listed with records through Friday and last week’s ranking

1. Warriors – 6-0 (last week 1)

• Comment: The Warriors seem determined to establish a record-breaking season led by Stephen Curry.

2. Cavaliers – 5-1 (LW 2)

• Comment: Kevin Love is looking more comfortable this season.

3. Clippers – 4-1 (LW 3)

• Comment: Blake Griffin is hot, but the Clippers still can’t figure out Golden State.

4. Hawks – 6-1 (LW 7)

• Comment: Is being dismissive of the Hawks still the thing to do?

5. Raptors – 5-1 (LW 12)

• Comment: DeMar DeRozan is off to an All-Star level start for the Raptors

6. Pistons – 4-1 (LW 25)

• Comment: Andre Drummond is dominating the glass in a way that evokes memories of Dennis Rodman.

7. Spurs – 3-2 (LW 4)

• Comment: Kawhi Leonard is the only Spur averaging more than 14.8 points.

8. Trail Blazers – 4-2 (LW 26)

• Comment: C.J. McCollum is finally getting to show off the shooting touch that made him a star in college.

9. Bulls – 4-2 (LW 9)

• Comment: Chicago isn’t playing defense the way we’ve been accustomed to seeing.

10. Wizards – 3-2 (LW 11)

• Comment: Bradley Beal wants to show he should be mentioned among the league’s elite shooting guards

11. Jazz – 3-2 (LW 21)

• Comment: Alec Burks is healthy, boosting Utah’s core of young guards.

12. Rockets – 3-3 (LW 6)

• Comment: Injuries are already a big factor, but Houston still has James Harden.

13. Thunder – 3-3 (LW 5)

• Comment: Russell Westbrook has not tailed off from his MVP-caliber play last season.

14. Pacers – 3-3 (LW 14)

• Comment: Monta Ellis hasn’t provided the anticipated big scoring lift as he adjusts to his new team.

15. Bucks – 3-3 (LW 15)

• Comment: Jabari Parker is back from his ACL injury and could prove to be a key part of this improving team.

16. Grizzlies – 3-3 (LW 8)

• Comment: Memphis has shown it can win big or get blown out in spectacular fashion.

17. Mavericks – 2-3 (LW 13)

• Comment: Dallas is still counting on Dirk Nowitzki, who is the team’s leading scorer.

18. Heat – 3-3 (LW 17)

• Comment: Hassan Whiteside maintains his popularity among Miami fans with his rebounding and blocks.

19. Suns – 3-3 (LW 18)

• Comment: Ronnie Price is a solid pickup as the Suns’ third point guard behind Brandon Knight and Eric Bledsoe.

20. Celtics – 2-3 (LW 19)

• Comment: Isaiah Thomas leads Boston in scoring and assists.

21. Hornets – 2-3 (LW 27)

• Comment: Jeremy Lamb made enough of an impression to earn a contract extension with his new team.

22. Timberwolves – 2-2 (LW 29)

• Comment: Ricky Rubio has plenty of athletic options to receive his passes on fast breaks.

23. Magic – 2-4 (LW 28)

• Comment: Orlando has shown flashes of possibly being a surprise playoff team in the East.

24. Knicks – 2-4 (LW 22)

• Comment: Rookie Kristaps Porzingis has been better than critics expected when he was drafted.

25. Nuggets – 2-4 (LW 24)

• Comment: It will take some time for Denver to defend the way coach Michael Malone wants.

26. Kings – 1-5 (LW 16)

• Comment: Defense has been horrible and injuries are piling up.

27. Lakers – 1-4 (LW 20)

• Comment: Jordan Clarkson might be Los Angeles’ best guard.

28. Pelicans – 0-5 (LW 10)

• Comment: Perhaps no team has been set back more by injuries than New Orleans.

29. Nets – 0-6 (LW 23)

• Comment: Brooklyn starts slowly for the second straight season.

30. 76ers – 0-5 (LW 30)

• Comment: It’s business as usual in Philadelphia, though Jahlil Okafor is a bright spot.

Jason Jones