NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Suns, and Mavs rise after big moves at trade deadline

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14. New York Knicks

The New York Knicks quietly made a solid move at the NBA Trade Deadline by adding Josh Hart in exchange for Cam Reddish. He may not be a name that is going to garner much praise considering the amount of other big names that were moved, but he could be a really good player for this team down the stretch.

Hart was consistent for the Blazers this season and should give this team a needed defensive-minded wing to help take some of the pressure off of RJ Barrett in spots.

13. Los Angeles Lakers

Despite not making a move for Kyrie Irving, the Los Angeles Lakers still managed to retool their supporting cast around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers swapped out Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Patrick Beverley, Thomas Bryant, and a future first-round pick for Jarred Vanderbilt, D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, Mo Bamba, and Davon Reed.

The Lakers are at least going to have a fighting chance to make a move up the Western Conference standings. Maybe they make the playoffs?