The NBA continues to deal with the latest coronavirus outbreak but it appears as though the league is through the worst of it with players and coaches returning to games.
The situation has created plenty of opportunities for under-the-radar players to showcase their skillsets on a bigger stage. Some teams have found success during this trying time and that has enabled them to maintain ground in the playoff races.
The past week of basketball gave fans plenty to get excited about, highlighted by some fascinating performances by DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls. Elsewhere around the league, the Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies are among those teams trending upward.
To further make sense of it all, Rookie Wire took a look at the NBA and ranked each team from worst to first. We will come back each week and provide our latest assessment on the best teams and those that are rising.