Mavericks' Cooper Flagg headlines finalists for NBA Rookie of the Year

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel and Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe were named the finalists for the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year award, the league announced on Sunday. Flagg averaged 21 points, 6. 7 rebounds, 4.

5 assists and 1. 2 steals while shooting 46. 8% from the field in 70 appearances.

He led the rookie class in scoring average and had the most 30-point games (11) by a first-year player since Wembanyama in the 2023-24 season. Knueppel finished by averaging 18. 5 points, 5.

3 rebounds and 3. 4 assists while shooting 42. 5% from 3-point range in 81 appearances.