1. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers

Last week: No. 1

The next dilemma for media members who vote on postseason awards: If Embiid cannot win Rookie of the Year with all of 31 appearances, as some have said ahead of turning in their ballot, can the same 31 be enough to make either All-Rookie team? Or is playing in just 38 percent of the possible games, the projected case at the end of the regular season, cause for disqualification from all award consideration? The two All-Rookie squads are decided regardless of position, so it’s not a matter of choosing two centers who lasted the entire season.

2. Dario Saric, Philadelphia 76ers

Last week: No. 2

“Terrific player,” a rival executive said. “He’s going to be really good because of his size and his versatility.” The last month is the supporting evidence. Asserting himself as the No. 1 option, with Embiid sidelined, Saric is averaging 19.5 points and 7.9 rebounds while shooting 46.2 percent since the All-Star break and 20.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 47.5 percent in the 11 games of March. He will soon replace Embiid at No. 1 in the class in scoring, once Embiid falls below the qualifying minimum, and the top spot in rebounding is also a possibility as Saric battles Willy Hernangomez for that.