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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.

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

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

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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.

Nov 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard (9) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.

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Ryan Nembhard, the younger brother of Pacers' guard Andrew Nembhard, shined in his first start for Dallas.

Nov 29, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Danny Wolf (2) drives for the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn's final first-round choice from its famous 2025 NBA Draft had a monster performance in Milwaukee.

Nov 28, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) brings the ball up court against Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn's rookie guard had the best game of his early career against Philadelphia on Friday.

Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) runs back up the court after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The NBA returns with a full slate of action and plenty of rookies to watch.

Nov 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson (11) reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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Orlando Magic Rookie Jase Richardson got into the rotation Sunday night due to injuries and made the most of his opportunity.

Nov 21, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Caleb Love (2) shoots the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the second quarter at Chase Center.

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One player who wasn't selected in the 2025 NBA Draft has already started to carve out a role for his new team.

Nov 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks on during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Dallas Mavericks' star forward has a new career high in a win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Noa Essengue has yet to see the hardwood in Chicago.

Nov 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The Charlotte Hornets have a future star in Kon Knueppel, who leads all rookies in multiple stats.

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Hornets’ rookie Kon Knueppel is blasting through expectations.

Nov 18, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) shoots in front of San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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Memphis fell to San Antonio last night, but the team got excellent production from its rookie wing.

Nov 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half at Smoothie King Center.

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Despite losing to Oklahoma City, two of New Orleans' first-year players performed well against one of the NBA's top defenses.

Nov 16, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) dribbles against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Dallas is getting serious production from its newest star, Cooper Flagg.

Nov 7, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) drives to the basket against Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24) during the first quarter of an NBA Cup game at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The Hornets' guard tops the list of NBA rookies nearly one month in.

Nov 14, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) drives for the basket during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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NBA newbies and soon-to-be draftees show just how crucial the draft is.

Nov 14, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) drives towards the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel continued to cement himself as the frontrunner for Rookie of the Year in Charlotte's loss to the Bucks Wednesday night.

Nov 1, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Athletic's latest NBA rookie rankings feature Cooper Flagg, but his former Duke teammate leads the list.

Nov 11, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey (19) shoots the ball defended by Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

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Utah's lottery pick was a key contributor in the team's 152-point night against Indiana.

Oct 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard (3) protects the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

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Early in his rookie season, the young guard has looked phenomenal next in Golden State's backcourt with Curry out of the lineup.

Nov 10, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kon Knueppel (7) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

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Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel had an impressive night against the Los Angeles.

Nov 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) dribbles during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Cooper Flagg added to the madness that was Monday in the NBA.