The Ringer

Guard Norman Powell is drawing attention after being ranked No. 77 in The Ringer's NBA Top 100 player list, while his recent performance included what Sports Illustrated called possibly his best game of the season in coverage of a Bulls matchup. Powell has built a reputation as an efficient scorer, and the ranking plus standout performances have kept his name in basketball discussions this week.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell opened the season coming off the bench, with the team winning a chippy opener against the San Antonio Spurs while publicly backing Chet Holmgren. Mitchell has drawn attention after being ranked No. 74 in The Ringer's NBA Top 100, and fans are debating his role in a deep Thunder rotation after his strong rise.

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has been ranked No. 40 in The Ringer's NBA Top 100 player list, drawing attention as the young guard continues to build his reputation. Thompson, one of the league's most athletic young players, is being watched closely as he enters another season with expectations of a bigger role in Houston.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler is drawing fresh attention after The Ringer placed him at No. 90 in its NBA Top 100 player rankings. The list is prompting debate among basketball fans about where Kessler belongs among the league's big men, with interest spiking in Brazil, Canada, Australia and Mexico.