"In addition to our weekly rankings, our NBA insiders chose a newcomer -- defined by a rookie, offseason addition or new coach -- who has made an impact already for each team. From Mike Brown's arrival in New York to Cooper Flagg's warm welcome in Dallas, these are the 30 players and coaches who impressed in the first week of the season."
"The fact that there's no easy answer to this question speaks volumes about the Lakers' 6-2 start. All three of their free agent signings from the summer have a legitimate case. LaRavia has played in all eight games while L.A.'s been bit by the injury bug, averaging 12.6 points on 58.5% shooting while also leading the team in deflections."
The NBA is three weeks into the 2025-26 regular season and the NBA Cup began on Halloween night. The Chicago Bulls are 6-1 and in an early standings race with the Philadelphia 76ers, who appear healthier after last season's injuries. The Oklahoma City Thunder remain the only undefeated team. The Los Angeles Lakers are 6-2 without LeBron James, marking the best eight-game stretch his team has had without him. NBA insiders selected a top newcomer for each team, highlighting rookies, offseason additions and new coaches already making an impact. Team rankings reflect assessments from a panel of ESPN analysts.
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