Who is making a run at Doncic, Wembanyama? Latest NBA MVP rankings

The calendar has turned to November, and the NBA regular season is settling into a rhythm.

Thus far, it has been clear that there will be no shortage of candidates for the league’s top individual honor. The reigning two-time Most Valuable Player, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has been exceptional to start the season, especially in the face of the numerous injuries his team has faced.

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And yet, there are four players ranked ahead of him after two weeks of games, two of which had been unranked in last week’s edition.

Here is the second iteration of the USA TODAY Sports’ NBA Most Valuable Player rankings:

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

1. Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

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1. Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

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2. Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets

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3. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs

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4. Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami Heat

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

6. Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks

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7. Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

8. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

9. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

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Jokić, Shai or Wemby? Ranking the NBA’s 50 best players

10. Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons

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