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NBA Power Rankings: Hot or Cold Edition

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 11, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) shows emotion against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) shows emotion against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 5, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (3) talks to forward Travis Wear (6) during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (3) talks to forward Travis Wear (6) during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

30. New York Knicks

Previous: No. 30

Record: 5-35

Last Week: 0-3

Verdict: Ice Cold

Nothing has changed on this front. Whether you blame the players, the coaches or the front office, the New York Knicks are the worst team in the league.

Carmelo Anthony’s unlikely return wouldn’t change much.

Anthony’s an outstanding scorer, but it was proven a season ago that he alone isn’t enough for the Knicks to win. The only upside is that the product on the court is tolerable with hungry under-the-radar players.

That could make New York an intriguing team with a healthy Anthony, but it appears to be too late less than halfway through the season. The Knicks have already lost 35 games and are a mile away from the No. 8 seed.

There is some interesting talent, but that’s about it.

The likes of Quincy Acy, Cole Aldrich, Cleanthony Early, Langston Galloway, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Travis Wear just won’t win the Knicks many games.

15 straight losses is evidence enough.

Next: Finally a Win