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Oct 31, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer (27) shoots for three during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Posting an inefficient 48% true shooting clip through his first six outings, Cam Boozer winning impact is still on full display and might be prematurely accela

NBA Rookies

Posting an inefficient 48% true shooting clip through his first six outings, Cam Boozer winning impact is still on full display and might be prematurely accela

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Oct 31, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer (27) during the second quarter at FedExForum.

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Here's a look at the top rookie outings from Oct. 31 contests across the NBA.

Oct 8, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Labaron Philon Jr. (00) during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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Hannes Steinbach, Dailyn Swain, Ebuka Okorie and Labaron Philon Jr. have yet to earn consistent rotation minutes, but each rookie can carve out a role by developing the skills his team values most.

Oct 28, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Trey Lyles (41) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Yaxel Lendeborg pairs the all-around impact the Golden State Warriors expected with a new scoring gear that strengthens his case for star upside.

Oct 28, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Golden State rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is off to a quick start with the Warriors.

Oct 28, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings (4) dunks the ball against the Miami Heat during the second half at State Farm Arena.

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Here's a look at the top rookie outings from Oct. 28 contests across the NBA.

Oct 16, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) prepares to take a shot against the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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1. Yaxel Lendeborg — Golden State Warriors The 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft had his best performance of his early career with 31 points, 12 rebounds and six

Oct 26, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) shoots the ball in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

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Here's a look at the top rookie outings from the past two nights across the NBA.

Oct 24, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) dunks against the Washington Wizards during the first half at United Center.

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Here's a look at the top rookie outings from the fifth night of the 2026-27 NBA season.

Oct 21, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) on the floor during the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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The 2026 rookies are finding their footing earlier than expected.

Drake's Isaiah Carr attempts a free throw during a game at Knapp Center on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 in Des Moines.

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Four of the first five picks in the NBA G League Draft were rookies from the 2026 class.

Oct 10, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers guard Keaton Wagler (1) during a stop in play against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Rogers Arena.

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Here are the top performances from first-year players from the NBA's Oct. 21 slate of games.

Oct 12, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson (22) during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

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Jazz' guard Darryn Peterson and Grizzlies' forward Cameron Boozer will face off tonight.

Oct 20, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) shoots in front of San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first half at Frost Bank Center.

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Oklahoma City's rookie big man made a few key plays in his NBA Debut against San Antonio.

Sep 28, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Koa Peat (18) poses for a photo on Media Day at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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A few players picked in the first round of the 2026 class could play in the G League this season.

Oct 16, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa (4) brings the ball up court against New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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AJ Dybantsa's debut with the Wizards is in question following an ankle injury.

Oct 12, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Isaiah Evans (33) runs up court during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

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Here's a look at the top rookie performances from final day of the NBA Preseason.

Oct 15, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.

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Multiple players from the 2026 NBA Draft were in action on Thursday, Oct. 15.

From far left to right: Louisville forward Álvaro Folgueiras, Louisville forward Flory Bidunga, Louisville center Obinna Ekezie Jr. and Louisville center Gabe Dynes during team practice on July 23, 2026 before a two-game exhibition tour in the Bahamas.

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Obinna Ekezie Jr, son of former Atlanta Hawk Obinna Ekezie, is a five star recruit beginning his freshman year at Louisville.

Oct 10, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Head shot of Miami Heat point guard Ryan Conwell (4) at Kaseya Center.

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Here's a look at the top rookie performances from the Oct. 14 slate of NBA Preseason games.

Oct 10, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Head shot of Miami Heat point guard Ryan Conwell (4) at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Laughlin-Imagn Images

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The Heat, Rockets, Nuggets and more have second-round rookies that could find their footing early.

Oct 12, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (17) dribbles during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center.

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Here's a look at the top rookie performances from the Oct. 11-12 slate of NBA Preseason games.

Oct 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Meleek Thomas (15) drives on Boston Celtics forward Gabe McGlothan (41) during the second half of a preseason game at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

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Meleek Thomas has already seen two double-digit scoring performances for Cleveland through preseason.

Sep 28, 2026; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets Mikel Brown Jr. (0) talks with media at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center.

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Brooklyn's top pick from 2026 talked about playing the Call of Duty video game series off the floor.

Oct 9, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) high fives a teammate after missing a basket against the Memphis Grizzlies at the end of the game at United Center.

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Here's a look at the top rookie performances from the Oct. 11 slate of NBA Preseason games.