With that said, here is the 11th edition of the NBA Power Rankings: Previous ranking: 30 The Wizards are squarely in the driver's seat for the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes. They rank dead last in the league in both offensive rating and defensive rating and Washington's focus for 2024-25 should be on moving the veterans and developing the youngsters.

ESPN and SNY reporter Frank Isola has made it clear that the Knicks problems aren't insurmountable. He also used their opposition Wednesday night (the Philadelphia 76ers) as a reason for the organization to feel optimistic moving forward.

On Wednesday evening, the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers will face off at the Wells Fargo Center. For the game, both teams have announced their injury

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, center, goes up to shoot against New York Knicks' Donte DiVincenzo (0) and Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half of Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. AP Photo/Matt Slocum

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