Cooper Flagg Named 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. The former number one overall pick edged out finalist Kon Knueppel by 12 first-place votes after a historic teenage campaign. Flagg is the first rookie since Michael Jordan to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Analysts credited his selection to an elite skill set and record-breaking performance, cementing his status as the league's top rookie.