It’s time for the latest Mazz’s Tiers! With the NBA kicking off this week, Mazz gives his NBA power rankings to start the 2023-24 NBA season!
But Before the tiers, here’s some info to know about the upcoming NBA season!
The Denver Nuggets will look to become the first team to repeat as NBA Champions since the Golden State Warriors did it in the 2017 and 2018 playoffs.
The Boston Celtics will look to win their third consecutive Atlantic Division Title during their 2023-24 campaign.
The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers each enter the season with 17 championships, the most among NBA franchises. The Celtics last title came during the 2007-08 season and the Lakers last tile cam during the 2019-20 season.
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers will look to become the third consecutive player to repeat as the league’s Most Valuable Player. Nikola Jokic (2020-21 & 2021-22) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (2018-19 & 2019-20) each won back to back MVP’s prior to Embiid winning the MVP last season.
The Charlotte Hornets currently have the longest playoff drought in the NBA. The Hornets have missed the playoffs in seven consecutive seasons.
The Boston Celtics currently have the longest playoff streak in the NBA. The Celtics have made the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons.
For the first time in league history, the NBA will host an “In-Season Tournament“.
Russell Westbrook will look to become the first player in NBA history to record 200 Triple-Doubles. Westbrook has 198 Triple-Doubles in his career.
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard entered the season 624 points away from joining the 20,000 point club. If he reaches the mark this season he will be the 51st player in NBA history to reach the 20,000 point mark.
Ten current teams enter the season having never won an NBA Finals. The ten teams are: Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, and New Orleans Pelicans.
Tier 1
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 25: Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a shot in the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 2023 in New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets
Boston Celtics
Milwaukee Bucks
Phoenix Suns
Tier 2
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers posts up against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 23, 2020 in New York City. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers
Miami Heat
Golden State Warriors
Sacramento Kings
Tier 3
MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 09: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of game five of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at TD Garden on May 09, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
New York Knicks
Dallas Mavericks
Philadelphia 76ers
Los Angeles Clippers
Memphis Grizzlies
Tier 4
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 02: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans scores on a layup past Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 120-117 Lakers win at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Cleveland Cavaliers
New Orleans Pelicans
Minnesota Timberwolves
Tier 5
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – OCTOBER 25: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs attempts a shot over Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA game at Frost Bank Center on October 25, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks defeated the Spurs 126-119. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Indiana Pacers
Charlotte Hornets
Orlando Magic
Toronto Raptors
Brooklyn Nets
Detroit Pistons
Atlanta Hawks
Washington Wizards
Chicago Bulls
Oklahoma City Thunder
San Antonio Spurs
Portland Trail Blazers
Utah Jazz
Houston Rockets
