USA TODAY Sports' NBA MVP: Week 4

5. Chris Paul

4. James Harden

3. LeBron James - As the conductor of a Cavs train that's showing no signs of slowing down, not only is the 31-year-old James — averaging 23.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 9.5 assists — playing phenomenal basketball (surprise), but the defending champs are 12-1 with him on the floor.

2. Kevin Durant - The award's 2014-15 receipient is averaging 27.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.6 steals, and not only is his field goal percentage (57.4%) a career high, it ranks sixth in the NBA, behind five centers.

1. Russell Westbrook - At this point, we're not sure what's more head-turning: his gaudy 31.2-point, 11.1-assist, 9.9-rebound averages, or his league-leading 40.2% usage rate.

Also receiving votes: Kawhi Leonard

Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler

Also receiving votes: DeMar DeRozan

Also receiving votes: Stephen Curry