NBA Tank Rankings: All-Star Weekend edition

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Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker (17) reacts on the court during the game after the game at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

Los Angeles Lakers. 2. team. 20. The Lakers rose in impressive fashion in last week’s rankings on the strength of back-to-back wins. That goodwill is now gone. Even with those victories on the profile, Los Angeles has lost 13 of 15 contests, and during that time, the Lakers have been miserable on both ends. Kobe Bryant is taking part in All-Star Weekend festivities for the final time and that is all well and good. However, the focus should probably be on just how dismal this season has been in the second-largest city in the United States.. (11-44). Previous:

(14-40). Previous: . Phoenix Suns. 1. team. 66. It’s almost unfair to critique the Suns or at least it feels that way. Injuries have decimated this roster, particularly in the case of Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight, and the current iteration is Sixers-like from a talent perspective. Oh, did I mention that virtually the entire coaching staff has been jettisoned and a first-time voice is at the helm in Earl Watson? Phoenix has been the worst team in the NBA (yes, even with Philly in existence) for weeks now, and a 1-14 stretch over the last 15 games (-15.4 net rating) cements that “legacy.” The Suns are just cruising to the finish line, but with Robert Sarver in charge and the general dysfunction that exists, it is pretty tough to get excited even with a young core and a potential lottery pick looming.

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