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 wildest trade deadline ever has passed, so it's time to reassess — though everyone is still chasing the Thunder and Cavaliers.

What was arguably the most memorable NBA trade deadline in history (and one that may never be duplicated) has come to an end, and we're still in the process of retrieving our jaws from the floor after Luka Doncic somehow ended up alongside LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Welcome to a fresh set of HoopsHype Power Rankings! As always, these involve a proprietary mix of science, magic, herbs, and spices; they’re both reflective of the standings and forward-looking.

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone. It marked the last time contenders could make roster upgrades before the playoffs. It was one of the more memorable deadlines as Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, De'Aaron Fox and Jimmy Butler were the headliners for their new squads.

NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and the days leading up to it were as wild a time as the league has seen in decades. Luka Dončić,

Unfortunately, the Rockets' recent losing streak was reflected in NBA.com's latest power rankings from John Schuhmann. They are currently 33-20, having lost six of their last seven games.

The Lakers, Mavs, and Warriors made the biggest moves at the trade deadline, drastically changing the West and the NBA power rankings.

Before we head into the All-Star break, it’s time for one more edition of the Power Rankings. As the top teams in the league appear to be separating themselves from the pack, where does that leave the Wolves?