The latest edition of SI’s championship power rankings features a rising Lakers team, as well as the elimination of another Western Conference contender.

From rookies, veterans and Sixth Man of the Year candidates, NBA insiders break down each team's unsung hero this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers have won five consecutive games, including massive recent victories over the Nuggets, Timberwolves and Knicks.

Before I get into this week’s NBA Power Rankings, can I just say — feelings have been felt! It was one of them weeks! And many have been taking things personal! It all started with Bam Adebayo scoring the most points in televised NBA history,

HoopsHype puts together a ranking projecting the best NBA players for the 2031 season, featuring Victor Wembanyama, Cooper Flagg, Shai, Luka and more.

Meanwhile, the Celtics look like the East's most dangerous team -- even after back-to-back losses

Second, the risers and fallers below are limited to players who appeared on both the preseason High Score 100 and the final rankings. That means guys like rookies Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe — both of whom earned spots on the final list after impressive debut seasons — aren’t eligible for the comparison since they weren’t projected inside the top-100 in October.

NBA Power Rankings: Bam Adebayo scored 83 points; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Wilt's record.