What happened: The NBA slotted Ty Jerome, Deni Avdija, Cade Cunningham, Scottie Barnes, and Jalen Brunson into positions 11 through 15 in its latest ladder. Jerome secured the No. 11 spot, followed by Avdija at No. 12 and Cunningham at No. 13. Barnes and Brunson completed the tier at Nos. 14 and 15.

Why it matters: The ranking reflects heavy offensive production from lead creators through the opening two weeks of the season. Barnes remains central to Toronto's early-season rotation as the Raptors sit at 4-4, while Cunningham and Brunson continue to drive backcourt volume.

What to watch: Toronto monitors the status of Barnes, who is listed as questionable with left adductor tightness. Denver enters its next matchup with a 4-3 record.