Jared McCain Leads NBA Rookie Rankings Amidst Sixers' Struggles

Jared McCain of the Philadelphia 76ers and Dalton Knecht of the Los Angeles Lakers are making significant impacts early in the NBA season, climbing the Kia Rookie Ladder. McCain has scored 20+ points in five consecutive games, while Knecht recently scored 37 points against the Utah Jazz, tying an NBA rookie record with nine 3-pointers. The Rookie Ladder sees frequent changes as new players establish their roles, with McCain and Knecht among the notable risers this week.