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Toronto has quietly been one of the NBA's more balanced teams, even as the center position remains unsettled. Scottie Barnes continues to play at an All-NBA level, and the depth scoring — seven players between 11 and 19 points in a recent win — reflects strong buy-in.

Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel continue to duke it out for No. 1 in USA TODAY's NBA rookie rankings, while VJ Edgecombe and Maxime Raynaud rise.

The first rookie power rankings after New Year give us a great snapshot of which first-year players are really finding their footing in the NBA. Some are already carrying big offensive loads, while others are standing out with versatility,

With the Thunder looking human, 5-4 in their last nine, other teams have taken advantage, including the Spurs.

This latest update was cleanly broken down by Pete Toal, who continues to be one of the most reliable voices when it comes to tracking 2K's ever-evolving player landscape. You can see his full breakdown here.

The NBA wasted no time getting chaotic after the New Year, with big wins, bad losses, and plenty of movement around the league. Some teams are surging, others are sliding, and a few are starting to show who they really are.

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