This year's Rookie of the Year race is coming down to the wire, but even if it's a tie, it won't be the first in NBA history.

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, right, talks to Hornets guard Kon Knueppel, his former teammate at Duke, after a game in ...

Kon Knueppel is Sporting News' 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year, beating out his former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg and a host of ...

Updated NBA Rookie of the Year odds show Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel in a heated race. Who is favored to win the award?

The 19-year-old had one of the best all-around statistical seasons in the NBA, including some historic performances.

Kon Knueppel had a fantastic season for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2025-26 NBA regular season. Charlotte started the ...

While the NBA prepares to announce its official Rookie of the Year winner, Knueppel already claimed one major honor.

The data suggests that Kon Knueppel deserves the Rookie of the Year award.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd made an insulting comment about Kon Knueppel when praising his player Cooper Flagg as ...

Steve Aschburner makes his choice for Kia Rookie of the Year, celebrating a competitive race as the season comes to a close.

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has more Rookie of the Year votes than Cooper Flagg so far from confirmed voters.

Has No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg done enough to completely flip the Rookie of the Year race? After a 33-point game against ...