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          Future Power Rankings: NBA teams, from 1 to 30, the next three seasons

          How far do the Thunder rise in the rankings with their latest moves? AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki
          • Kevin Pelton
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            Kevin Pelton
            ESPN Senior Writer
            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          • Bobby Marks
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            Bobby Marks
            ESPN
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          Oct 2, 2017, 11:32 AM

          Editor's note (Oct. 2): These rankings have been updated following OKC's trade for Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook's new long-term extension.

          How will your team perform the next three seasons?

          The Future Power Rankings are ESPN Insider's projection of the on-court success expected for each team in the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons.

          Consider this a convenient way to see the direction in which your favorite team is headed.

          Each of the NBA's 30 teams received an overall Future Power Rating of 0 to 100 based on how well we expect each team to perform in the next three seasons.