Below is the updated Top 200, with Dallas center Dereck Lively II no longer ranked due to needing season-ending foot surgery. The trio of Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama continues to lead the way, with the latter making his return to action during Saturday's NBA Cup semifinal win over the Thunder.

Paul George heard the chatter. Given his age – he turned 35 in May – such claims were understandable, but George’s goal this season was to prove that they were unfounded. George is averaging more points this season despite playing fewer minutes as he continues to work his way back from offseason knee surgery.

Dyson Daniels had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points and 15 rebounds and the Hawks held off the 76ers 120-117 on Sunday night.

NBA referees collectively roasted Philadelphia 76ers announcer Alaa Abdelnaby for not understanding the rules.

Paul George discusses the struggles of Joel Embiid and his growth with his star teammate on the Philadelphia 76ers.