Chandler Parsons

This was hands down the toughest division in the Western Conference sending four teams to the NBA playoffs and this year it will be more of the same. This division has lost some star power as well as Tim Duncan joined Amar'e Stoudemire, Kevin Garnett, and Kobe Bryant into retirement. With the improvements in the Northwest Division the Southwest…

http://gty.im/503147728 30. Philadelphia 76ers (4-37) It comes as a surprise to few, but the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves at the bottom of our initial NBA Power Rankings. However, relative to their level of play early in the season, the 76ers are on a hot-streak; winning three out of its past ten games. The only consolation for 76ers fans…

Early Season Remarks: With the Warriors’ victory over the Clippers, Golden State seems elite. There are only a few other teams in the league right now that have a perfect record, and though it’s way too early in the season to determine anything, it can be a marker for the season down the line. All three teams without a loss are in the Western…