NBA Rookies
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel remains at the top of the Kia Rookie Ladder for the second straight week. Former Duke teammates Knueppel and Cooper Flagg continue to lead the rankings among the NBA's top first-year players.
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The 2025-26 NBA season is just a few weeks in, but the rookie class has already shown promise and pitfalls. No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg is struggling with the Dallas Mavericks, averaging 14.4 points on 39.4% shooting, while VJ Edgecombe leads Philadelphia with strong playmaking and defense. Other rookies like Dylan Harper face setbacks due to injury.