2018 NBA Power Rankings: It’s time to sell on the Cleveland Cavaliers

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Dwyane Wade #9 during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Dwyane Wade #9 during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 21: Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center on November 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 21: Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center on November 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

26. Los Angeles Lakers (15-27)

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news lately in large part because of LaVar Ball, but they’ve actually been playing better as of late. When they’re on, they can beat any team in the league. When they’re off, though, they’re terrible.

Kyle Kuzma has been a tremendous find for this team, and Lonzo Ball continues to show progress. They probably need to trade trade Julius Randle ahead of the trade deadline and a few other players could be available to.

We’re at the “get ready for a LeBron push” level of the season for LA. Which is also why you’ve heard the Dave Fizdale to the Lakers rumor. He’s one of LeBron’s guys.