ESPN's Future Power Rankings project a three-season arc for every NBA club. Oklahoma City sits atop thanks to a championship-ready young core, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s extension, and a draft asset avalanche. The Lakers benefit from a Luka Doncic era alignment, while Victor Wembanyama makes San Antonio a legitimate title sleeper within three years. Houston, Cleveland and the rest shape a volatile West and a flexible East, where cap space and asset management drive options.