NBA Most Improved Player of the Year: November 4th, 2021 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

#3 Jordan Poole

NBA 2021-22: Charlotte Hornets v Golden State Warriors

Previous week's NBA MIP Power Ranking - 3rd (-)

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 2; Games lost - 1

Overall: Games played - 7; Games won - 6; Games lost - 1

Last Week: PPG - 18.0, APG - 2.6, RPG - 3.6

Overall: PPG - 16.4, APG - 3.6, RPG - 2.7

Last Week: FG% - 44.2%, 3P% - 38.0%, FT% - 90.00

Overall: FG% - 43.0%, 3P% - 30.2%, FT% - 87.5

Jordan Poole has been the surprise package of the season so far, and he retains his third ranking in the power rankings since last week. He dropped 31 points against the Charlotte Hornets recently, which helped the Golden State Warriors move to a 6-1 record. Poole's scoring has been a major asset for the Warriors, who have not felt Klay Thompson's absence much because of his contribution.

#2 Miles Bridges

NBA 2021-22: Portland Trail Blazers v Charlotte Hornets

Previous week's NBA MIP Power Ranking - NA

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 1; Games lost - 3

Overall: Games played - 9; Games won - 5; Games lost - 4

Last Week: PPG - 21.4, APG - 6.1, RPG - 7.0

Overall: PPG - 24.1, APG - 3.2, RPG - 8.0

Last Week: FG% - 42.6%, 3P% - 35.4%, FT% - 85.00

Overall: FG% - 48.2%, 3P% - 37.1%, FT% - 86.8

Miles Bridges enters the power rankings in style, taking the number two spot for this week. Bridges shined bright despite the Charlotte Hornets having a poor week and is a strong contender for the Most Improved Player award. He is coming off a strong game against the Golden State Warriors, where he scored 32 points and grabbed nine rebounds.

#1 Ja Morant

NBA 2021-22: Memphis Grizzlies v Los Angeles Lakers

Previous week's NBA MIP Power Ranking - #4 (^1)

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 1; Games lost - 3

Overall: Games played - 8; Games won - 5; Games lost - 3

Last Week: PPG - 21.3, APG - 7.0, RPG - 5.9

Overall: PPG - 24.1, APG - 3.2, RPG - 8.0

Last Week: FG% - 43.3%, 3P% - 20.0%, FT% - 49.00

Overall: FG% - 48.2%, 3P% - 37.1%, FT% - 86.8

Ja Morant is a candidate for both the Most Improved Player Award and the NBA MVP, which is a testament to how sensational he has been this season. He has been a prolific scorer in the paint, an area of the court that is usually dominated by bigs. Morant's playmaking has also been effortless, and if continues to display the same form, he could go on to create history this season.