​NBA free agency is winding down, and teams are taking shape with the 2026-27 season approaching.Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will look to defend their title, but they’re in an Eastern Conference that’s filled with teams that have improved. There’s LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers, along with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat.There’s also no shortage of dangerous teams in the West. Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are reigning conference champs, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder are looking to reclaim the throne.There’s still time for movement around the NBA. But for now, here are the top 10 teams in the league entering this season:NBA rankings:30-21 | 20-11Exclusive: Thunder GM Sam Presti talks about Lu Dort trade, OKC offseason movesTop available NBA free agentsHere are the top remaining NBA free agents:Guards: James Harden, Bennedict Mathurin (RFA), Bruce Brown Jr., Russell Westbrook, Gary Payton II, Brandon Williams and Gabe VincentForwards: Peyton Watson (RFA), Jonathan Kuminga, DeMar DeRozan, Bradley Beal, Nicolas Batum, Ochai Agbaji and Jeremy SochanCenters: Jalen Duren (RFA), Nick Richards, Drew Eubanks and Kelly OlynykMUSSATTO: OKC Thunder ownership on watch after salary dumping Lu DortNBA rankings after 2026 offseason: 10-1No. 10: Boston CelticsAdded: Chris Cenac Jr., Mike Conley, Paul George, Dillon Mitchell and Mitchell RobinsonLost: Jaylen Brown and Nikola VucevicProjected starting lineup: Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Paul George, Jayson Tatum and Neemias QuetaLosing Jaylen Brown is a tough pill to swallow, but I wouldn’t sell all of my stock in Boston. This is a team that went 56-26 last season with only half of its superstar duo, after all.Now it’s Jayson Tatum’s turn to lead the Celtics, who have a strong supporting cast of Derrick White, Paul George and Payton Pritchard. They even added some much-needed center depth with NBA champion Mitchell Robinson now in the mix, making this a team that shouldn’t be overlooked.More: How did OKC Thunder rookies Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz grade in 2026 NBA Summer League?No. 9: Cleveland CavaliersAdded: Meleek ThomasLost: Larry Nance Jr., Keon Ellis and Dean WadeProjected starting lineup: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Evan Mobley and Jarrett AllenJames Harden hasn’t inked a new deal with Cleveland just yet, but all reports point to that happening. He’ll once again form a dynamic backcourt duo with Donovan Mitchell.The Cavaliers also still have a strong frontcourt duo of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. And while wing depth isn’t too deep, they have a promising prospect in Jaylon Tyson. Adding LeBron James would’ve made Cleveland a legitimate title contender, but I still view this as a top-10 team in the NBA after tying for the eighth-best record last season.No. 8: Houston RocketsAdded: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Marcus Smart and Bruce ThorntonLost: Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh OkogieProjected starting lineup: Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson,