Rookie Rankings
Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks has emerged as the frontrunner for the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year award, according to recent rankings. The rookie has shown improved efficiency and versatility on both ends of the court. Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets ranks second, highlighting a strong start for the incoming class.
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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.