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

The Lakers face a gauntlet to get through the West, but if Luka Doncic gets some help from his teammates, they have a shot.

Shannon Sharpe recently weighed in on whether the Lakers are championship contenders while also reflecting on Luka Doncic game.

The Lakers are playing their best basketball all season.

LOS ANGELES -- Purple and gold confetti raining down upon him, Kobe Bryant hopped up on the scorer's table, shook his fists and extended five fingers. When he hopped down, Boston's legendary Hall of Fame center Bill Russell was waiting to shake his hand.

The Spurs and Lakers have seen their championship odds shorten, but the Thunder remain well in front.

Lakers star LeBron James played in his 1,612th NBA regular-season game against the Magic on Saturday, when Luke Kennard sank a last-second three for the win.