With the NBA season finally resuming after the All-Star break, the race for the Sixth Man of the Year award is only going to intensify. Fans will be watching closely as the final months unfold.The playoff races in both conferences will be a competitive fight. The Phoenix Suns have led the Western Conference, but Chris Paul's injury could open the door for the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies. The Chicago Bulls have the top spot in the East, but the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers are close behind.With the NBA finally back into action, it's time to take a look at the updated Sixth Man of the Year power rankings by SportskeedaNo. 5: Jordan ClarksonUtah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson could be a sleeper for the Sixth Man of the Year award.Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #5Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 1; Games lost - 1Overall: Games played - 55; Games won - 34; Games lost - 21Last Week: PPG - 14.5, APG - 2.5, RPG - 1.0Overall: PPG - 15.5, APG - 2.4, RPG - 3.3Last Week: FG% - 45.8%, 3P% - 36.4%, FT% - 100.0%Overall: FG% - 40.3%, 3P% - 32.0%, FT% - 83.2%The Utah Jazz (36-22) look like a potential sleeper in the Western Conference, sitting in fourth place. The veteran team has the ability to get rolling in a hurry, and offensive wing Jordan Clarkson will be eager to hit the ground running.Utah Jazz@utahjazzJC with the after the reverse8:56 AM · Feb 16, 20221055JC with the 😬 after the reverse https://t.co/uDPqZbPnHUOne of the NBA's most valuable bench assets, Clarkson will be a player to keep an eye on in the Sixth Man of the Year conversation. Clarkson is averaging 15.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting 40.3%.No. 4: Montrezl HarrellCharlotte Hornets forward Montrezl HarrellPrevious week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #4Last Week: Games played - 2; Games won - 0; Games lost - 2Overall: Games played - 50; Games won - 22; Games lost - 28Last Week: PPG - 18.0, APG - 1.0, RPG - 8.0Overall: PPG - 14.4, APG - 2.0, RPG - 6.8Last Week: FG% - 53.8%, 3P% - N/A, FT% - 72.7%Overall: FG% - 64.6%, 3P% - 26.7%, FT% - 71.3%The Charlotte Hornets are ninth in the East but are capable of making a push in the tight conference race. After being acquired before the trade deadline, veteran forward Montrezl Harrell should continue to be a valuable asset off the bench.Charlotte Hornets@hornetsShake 'em up Trezz@MONSTATREZZ | @HornetsOnBally7:03 AM · Feb 17, 202222829Shake 'em up Trezz‼️@MONSTATREZZ | @HornetsOnBally https://t.co/FHGGWESqgwHarrell has been one of the NBA's top rotation assets with his strong play off the bench. Harrell is averaging 14.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while shooting 64.6%.