The Ringer NBA Show The No-Power Rankings | Group Chat
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Feb 27, 2026 They rank NBA teams with the bleakest short‑term outlooks and explain the criteria behind the list. Conversations cover the Warriors’ aging window, Zion’s faded star status, and the Pelicans’ messy timeline and protected picks. They dig into Chicago’s stalled rebuild, Milwaukee’s post‑Giannis risk, and Sacramento’s deeper organizational problems.
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Clippers Rebuild Hinges On Kawhi And Protected Picks
- The Clippers face a fragile rebuild hinging on Kawhi Leonard's unclear future and protected Pacers pick value.
- Darius Garland, Max Strus, and newcomer Niederhauser are recent assets, but long-term flexibility is limited by older contracts and lost firsts.
Warriors Face A Post‑Steph Supply Problem
- The Warriors' long-term problem is age and short supply of usable future assets after Steph Curry's era ends.
- Golden State still holds 2030s picks but showed draft struggles developing star-caliber young players like Wiseman and Kuminga.
Pelicans Traded Future Picks For Short Term Hope
- The Pelicans squandered a chance to retool by trading future valuable picks for short-term pieces like De'Jaunte Murray and Derek Queen.
- That leaves New Orleans stuck with roster construction issues and underused rookies while ownership avoids luxury tax moves.