The Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites, deservedly so, but underneath them the power structure is shifting rapidly. Fading are the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets, who have been so great all season,

Cleveland defeated Boston last weekend to regain the top spot in these power rankings. With around 20 games remaining, teams are preparing for a playoff push or stepping up their tanking efforts. 1. Cleveland Cavaliers (51-10,

The Lakers climb to No. 3 in this week's rankings, while there's a new last-place team for the first time in weeks.

We were back to a full schedule in Week 19, and some of the league’s brightest stars took full advantage of their opportunities. This week’s top fantasy performers include the league’s two most versatile and dominant big men,

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Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings, with the Lakers climbing up and one of the East's hottest teams now cracking the top 10.