NBA Power Rankings: Lakers’ stock is falling; Suns are rising quickly in the West

In our latest NBA Power Rankings, the Los Angeles Lakers fall, and the Phoenix Suns continue to rise.

Without a healthy Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled mightily on both ends of the floor. LeBron James is trying to hold the fort down without AD, but it’s become clear that the team needs their second star back. As Los Angeles limps towards the makeshift all-star break, the Lakers will be a team to keep an eye on as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches.

As the Lakers begin to fall down the rankings in the West, the Phoenix Suns continue to move up the standings and are emerging as a potential dark horse threat to make noise in the playoffs. Devin Booker and Chris Paul have evolved into one of the best backcourt duos in the league

As the West standings continue to take shape heading into the all-star break, the Eastern Conference is almost just as volatile after the top 3 – Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn.

Let’s explore the NBA Power Rankings for this week.