The Los Angeles Lakers have surged in the latest NBA Power Rankings published by the California Post, with guard Luka Doncic playing a key role. The rankings, released on November 7, 2026, feature an image collage showing Doncic driving against the Portland Trail Blazers, Kevin Durant shooting for the Houston Rockets, and Stephen Curry consulting with coach Steve Kerr. The article by Melissa Rohlin analyzes the league's current hierarchy.
Lakers Surge in NBA Power Rankings Behind Luka Doncic
