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NBA Power Rankings: Impact of the 2015 Trade Deadline

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 22, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) looks on before the game against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) looks on before the game against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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February 19, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich speaks to guard Danny Green (14) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
February 19, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich speaks to guard Danny Green (14) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

11. San Antonio Spurs

Previous: No. 7

Record: 34-22

Last Week: 0-3

Key Acquisitions: N/A

The San Antonio Spurs seemed to hit their stride, but the All-Star Break appears to have broken that up. They’ve lost three consecutive games and are facing an uphill battle in the hunt for the division crown.

If the Spurs can stay healthy, history suggests they’ll turn things around and easily reach 50 wins.

San Antonio is already an entirely different team with Kawhi Leonard in the rotation, and that should not be overlooked. San Antonio is 25-13 with Leonard and 9-9 without him, and that’s as telling a number as you’ll find.

Leonard rounds out their defense and adds a transition element to their offense—something no other player has been able to do.

With the rotation coming back to health, the Spurs have a chance to take over the Western Conference. At this current pace, they’ll be closer to the No. 8 seed than No. 1.

At some point, San Antonio will return to championship form. Right?

Next: Solidifying the Interior