Kon Knueppel Leapfrogs Cooper Flagg as Rookie of the Year Favorite

Charlotte's Kon Knueppel has overtaken Cooper Flagg as the betting favorite for the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year award. Knueppel, who is currently priced at -155, has surged while Flagg has been sidelined with an injury. Knueppel recently set an NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season, with a quarter of the schedule still remaining, drawing significant betting handle and interest.