NBA 2019-20: Rookie of the Year Power Rankings Week 17

#2 Kendrick Nunn - Miami Heat

Kendrick Nunn endured a difficult week

Kendrick Nunn's form has been up and down since the turn of the year, and the 24-year-old is coming off another tough week. After contributing 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists against the Clippers, Nunn recorded 16 points for the Heat against the Kings - although he shot just 6-for-19 from the field - while also missing eight of his ten attempts from three-point range.

Nunn attempted 19 shots against the Trail Blazers but finished with just nine points - before recording just four points against the Warriors on 2-for-13 shooting. Evidently, Nunn needs to shake off his recent shooting woes, although the Chicago native is averaging 15.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game - and his presence on a competing Miami team only increases his hopes of being named ROY.

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#1 Ja Morant - Memphis Grizzlies

Ja Morant has led the Grizzlies to playoff contention

It was another excellent week for Ja Morant as he delivered three more big performances for the surging Memphis Grizzlies. Morant dropped 21 points on 10-for-12 shooting from the field during the win over the Mavericks before contributing 15 points in 28 minutes during a rare loss to Philadelphia.

Morant's best performance of the week then came against the Wizards as he delivered the first triple-double of his career. The 20-year-old finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists as the Grizzlies improved to 27-26 for the season. Through 47 appearances, Morant is averaging 17.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per contest - and he is the clear front runner for the ROY award as we near the All-Star break.