2010 NBA Power Rankings: With Free Agency Winding Who is on Top

30. Minnesota Timberwolves

29. Toronto Raptors

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28. Indiana Pacers

27. New Jersey Nets

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26. Detroit Pistons

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AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 24: Richard Hamilton #32 of the Detroit Pistons gets to the basket while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Apri

25. Philadelphia 76ers

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24. Cleveland Cavaliers

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23. Los Angeles Clippers

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22. Golden State Warriors

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21. New York Knicks

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20. Washington Wizards

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NEW YORK - JUNE 24: John Wall of Kentucky stands with NBA Commisioner David Stern after being drafted with the first pick by The Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on June 24, 2010 in New York, New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowl

The Wizards got their future franchise player in John Wall with the top overall pick and made a smart trade for Kirk Hinrich. However, they lost sharpshooter Mike Miller to free agency and there is still uncertainty as to what Gilbert Arenas will provide this team.

The Wizards are putting the pieces in place for future contention, but for now look likely to remain buried in the now much stronger Eastern Conference. 

19. Charlotte Bobcats

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CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 26: Tyrus Thomas #12 of the Charlotte Bobcats reacts after making a basket against the Orlando Magic at Time Warner Cable Arena on April 26, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Magic defeated the Bobcats 99-90 to complete the fou

18. Memphis Grizzlies

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BOSTON - MARCH 10: O.J. Mayo #32 of the Memphis Grizzlies celebrates his three point shot in the second half against the Boston Celtics on March 10, 2010 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Grizzlies defeated the Celtics 111-91. NOTE TO USER:

17. Sacramento Kings

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16. San Antonio Spurs

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15. New Orleans Hornets

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14. Atlanta Hawks

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13. Phoenix Suns

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PHOENIX - MAY 29: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after a play against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter of Game Six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at US Airways Center on May 29, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizon

12. Houston Rockets

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11. Milwaukee Bucks

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ATLANTA - MAY 2: Guard Brandon Jennings #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks gets set to shoot a free throw during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on

10. Dallas Mavericks

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9. Utah Jazz

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8. Portland Trail Blazers

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7. Denver Nuggets

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SALT LAKE CITY - APRIL 30: Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets stands on the court during their game against the Utah Jazz in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs at EnergySolutions Arena on April 30, 2010 in Sa

6. Boston Celtics

5. Chicago Bulls

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CHICAGO - APRIL 22: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls moves against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 22, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeat

4. Oklahoma City Thunder

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OKLAHOMA CITY - APRIL 24: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates a foul called against the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklah

3. Orlando Magic

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2. Miami Heat

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MIAMI - JULY 09: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat greets fans as he is introduced during a welcome party at American Airlines Arena on July 9, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

1. Los Angeles Lakers

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Derek Fisher #2 and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 83-79 in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOT