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NBA Rookie of the Year power rankings, Week 10: Kevin Knox cracks the Top 5

By Jerran Anderson

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 17: Kevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden on December 17, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 17: Kevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden on December 17, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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3. Collin Sexton, Cleveland Cavaliers

Last rank: 2nd (↓1)

Rookie guard Collin Sexton is still surviving the rebuilding process with the Cleveland Cavaliers. They recently traded away veteran point guard George Hill away in a three-team deal with the Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards in exchange for a future first round pick, so time will tell if things work out for them.

Sexton is producing 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, and has managed to produce just one double-double during his rookie campaign.

Despite the current state of the organization, Cleveland is still 3-5 in their last eight games with Sexton in the lineup. He’s averaging 15.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game over that stretch, but they’re clearly banking on finding him some help in the upcoming draft.

The Cavaliers are 4-7 so far through the month of December. They’ve traded Kyle Korver, but J.R. Smith remains on the trading block. Becoming a leader on both ends and leading this team to wins are traits Sexton will need to start to learn as the rest of the season goes along.