Welcome to the first power rankings of the new year, where optimism reigns and reality crashes the party. And for Minnesota Timberwolves fans? Well, it’s like showing up to prom without a date. The Wolves find themselves outside the top 12, victims of a three-game losing streak that encapsulates their season-long battle with inconsistency. There’s still plenty of time for Minnesota to right the ship, but for now, the rankings belong to teams that have figured things out—or at least pretend to know what they’re doing.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the rankings.