2018-19 NBA Power Rankings Week 4: Jimmy Butler improves the Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers will soon welcome Jimmy Butler into the fold, giving them a bona fide Big Three.

The Eastern Conference received quite the shake-up last weekend, with the Philadelphia 76ers acquiring Justin Patton via trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Oh, and Jimmy Butler, a four-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA player.

In Butler, the Sixers have someone who fixes several key issues on offense. He’s also an elite defender, helping to fill the void left by Robert Covington. Brett Brown, for the first time during his tenure as head coach, will have someone who can defend, shoot and dribble outside the center position.

In addition to the Sixers’ obvious boost, several teams continue to perform above expectations in the young season. The Raptors look like the Warriors’ greatest threat, while the Blazers are pacing the West outside Golden State. Boston, on the other hand, has lost two straight.

Here are your week four power rankings.