NBA Rookies

Dec 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) grabs a rebound against the New York Knicks in the second half during the Emirates NBA Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

With five games on tap for tonight's NBA schedule, there are a few rookies to look out for.

NBA Rookies

With five games on tap for tonight's NBA schedule, there are a few rookies to look out for.

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Dec 18, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) motions to his teammates during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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NBA newbies stood out in Thursday's games.

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) and guard Kon Knueppel (7) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are battling it out for the top rookie thus far.

Oct 25, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson (11) waits for play to begin in the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

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Jase Richardson has done well in his minutes.

Dec 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) reacts against the New York Knicks in the second half during the Emirates NBA Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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San Antonio's rookie most recently put up a huge performance in the NBA Cup championship. He has proven to be a major part of the core.

Dec 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) waits to check in to the game against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Dallas forward Cooper Flagg is quickly becoming the focal point in Dallas.

Dec 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) reacts after a play against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Dallas's rookie has officially arrived with a historic performance despite a loss in Utah.

Dec 6, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) shoots the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Barclays Center.

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A top 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Brooklyn's Egor Demin has put together a solid rookie season for the Nets.

Dec 14, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) rebounds in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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Former Duke teammates in Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg are the Rookie of the Year frontrunners.

Dec 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Brooks Barnhizer (23) goes up for a basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center.

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Oklahoma City's second-round pick from the 2025 NBA Draft starred for the OKC Blue in a narrow loss on Friday.

Dec 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) shoots a three-pointer against Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) during the second quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Hornets are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference again, but have a reason to be optimistic

Nov 7, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) and Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) react during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Key rookies are back for tonight's NBA schedule, filled with marquee draft matchups.

Jul 14, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Jazz forward John Tonje (17) drives towards the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) during the first half of a NBA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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John Tonje and Sean Pedulla, two rookie guards, each had strong outings in a Thursday night G League matchup.

Dec 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) snugs the ball against Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen continue to look like future stars.

Dec 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks up at the crowd during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

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Dallas's No. 1 overall pick is starting to come out of his shell.

Nov 22, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) and center Derik Queen (22) attempt to steal the ball from Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) with the first half of the game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Anderson-Imagn Images

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The Pelicans' impressive rookie duo have emerged as bright spots in a dismal season for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Nov 30, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) claps towards guard Nique Clifford (5) at the end of the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center.

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Sacramento's second-round pick from the 2025 NBA Draft has been a bright spot for the team to start his rookie season.

Dec 8, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs center/forward Luke Kornet (7) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Derik Queen has been a bright spot for New Orleans.

Dec 7, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Walter Clayton Jr. (13) moves the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) defends during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Utah's late first-round draft pick had the best performance of his young career last night against the defending champions.

Oct 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Denver Nuggets forward DaRon Holmes II (14) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.

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Two Nuggets' rookies, who could add depth to Denver's bench, performed well in a Thursday night matchup against the Iowa Wolves.

Dec 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero (1) drives to the basket between Toronto Raptors forwards Gradey Dick (1) and Scottie Barnes (4) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles’s second-round pick has played well in spot minutes.

Oct 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) defends Chicago Bulls forward Noa Essengue (24) during the second half at United Center.

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Chicago's 2025 lottery pick will undergo shoulder surgery and miss significant time, ending the French wing's rookie season.

Dec 2, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) is congratulated by teammates after scoring before a timeout in the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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San Antonio's top draft pick is starting to produce off the bench once again after an impressive night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Nov 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (10) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen starred Tuesday night.

Nov 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) looks for the play against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Delta Center.

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Ace Bailey and Collin Murray-Boyles, two top 10 picks from the 2025 NBA Draft class, each performed well on Sunday.