NBA Sixth Man of the Year featuring Tyler Herro, Kevin Love and more: January 28th, 2022 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

No. 3: Jalen Brunson

Dallas Mavericks veteran guard Jalen Brunson

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #4

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

Overall: Games played - 48; Games won - 28; Games lost - 20

Last Week: PPG - 13.5, APG - 4.0, RPG - 3.5

Overall: PPG - 15.8, APG - 5.6, RPG - 3.8

Last Week: FG% - 44.4%, 3P% - 12.5%, FT% - 100.0%

Overall: FG% - 50.1%, 3P% - 33.8%, FT% - 80.2%

The Dallas Mavericks (28-21) have been steady in the Western Conference, currently in fifth place. The team has won seven of its last 10 games, and veteran guard Jalen Brunson continues to be one of the more underrated assets in the entire league.

Brunson continues to be a solid force, and his name is heating up in Sixth Man of the Year conversations. Brunson is averaging 15.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game while shooting 50.1%.

No. 2: Kelly Oubre Jr.

Charlotte Hornets wing Kelly Oubre Jr.

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #2

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

Overall: Games played - 45; Games won - 24; Games lost - 21

Last Week: PPG - 12.7, APG - 0.0, RPG - 4.3

Overall: PPG - 16.7, APG - 1.2, RPG - 4.0

Last Week: FG% - 36.6%, 3P% - 18.2%, FT% - 44.4%

Overall: FG% - 45.5%, 3P% - 37.1%, FT% - 66.1%

The Charlotte Hornets (27-22) continue to slowly climb the ranks in the Eastern Conference and are in seventh place. The team has won seven of its last 10 games. Veteran wing Kelly Oubre Jr. continues to be one of the NBA's more underrated bench assets, and his play this year has stood out.

Oubre has become a serious Sixth Man of the Year candidate and finds himself second in this week's power rankings. Oubre is averaging 16.7 points and 4.0 rebounds per game while shooting 45.5% (37.1% from downtown).

No. 1: Tyler Herro

Miami Heat sharpshooter Tyler Herro

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #1

Last Week: Games played - 1; Games won - 1; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 39; Games won - 25; Games lost - 14

Last Week: PPG - 23.0, APG - 3.0, RPG - 4.0

Overall: PPG - 20.7, APG - 4.0, RPG - 4.9

Last Week: FG% - 50.0%, 3P% - 33.3%, FT% - 100.0%

Overall: FG% - 43.0%, 3P% - 39.0%, FT% - 87.5%

The Miami Heat are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. After working around a string of injuries, Miami (31-17), leading the East, finally looks to be getting healthy at the perfect time. Sharpshooting wing Tyler Herro continues to be one of the top players for the Heat this year, and he's become a favorite to win the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Herro played only one game last week, finishing that game with 23 points, four rebounds and three assists. With the Heat winning eight of their last 10 games, it looks as if Herro's resume for Sixth Man of the Year is only solidifying. Herro is averaging 20.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game while shooting 43.0% (39.0% from 3-point range).