The Milwaukee Bucks have begun to surge as well after their slow start along with the Indiana Pacers. Out West, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been at the top while teams like the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets,

The Thunder and Cavaliers continue to earn straight A's, while the Pelicans and Wizards may need to stay after school.

While James was quick to squash the narrative that the Lakers' 117-96 win over the defending champion Celtics meant anything beyond a regular season victory in January, it's no secret that the Lakers have been on a heater as of late.

The Brooklyn Nets haven't won much as of late thanks to an offense that continues to decline after a hot start. While the Nets showcase their competitive spirit

Despite a missed game due to a wrist injury, Gilgeous-Alexander still shot to the top of the fantasy ranks this week with the help of the 32- and 40-point performances that immediately preceded his absence.

The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.

We're one week from the 2025 NBA trade deadline, and while there haven't been any major moves leading up to Feb. 6, there have been developments across both conferences. On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Sacramento Kings are open to trade talks regarding star guard De'Aaron Fox.

Whether it be five, three or two-man lineups, the Oklahoma City Thunder has some of the best performing groups across all 30 NBA teams.