As 2025 begins, the balance of power in the NBA is starting to come into focus. Here are some takeaways from the ninth week of the regular season.

There's one clear choice in the NBA MVP race in the eyes of Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. Edwards told ESPN's Tim MacMahon the Oklahoma

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in a 113-105 win over the Wolves, Anthony Edwards described the Thunder star as "unguardable" and called him "the MVP of the NBA."

After an impressive 12-3 start to the 2024-25 season, the Golden State Warriors were consistently listed near the top of early season power rankings. However, their recent slide has seen them plummet down any type of power ranking list.

The Golden State Warriors are looking to shake off their struggles as they enter 2025. Despite a promising 12-3 start, the team has gone just 4-13 in their last 17 games, evening their record at 16-16.

Hoops Wire’s NBA power rankings as we enter the 2025 portion of the schedule … 1. Cleveland Cavaliers 2024-25 record: 29-4 Cleveland remains the league’s top team, bolstered by a deep bench that now includes Max Strus,