How do this year's NBA rookies rank after one month of the season? Breaking down Kon Knueppel, Cooper Flagg and surprises from the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Think about that: Jayson Tatum has yet to suit up, the Celtics lost a 17-point-per-game player in Kristaps Porzingis this offseason, and their offense, rather than cratering, has actually improved, at least in the modest sample size we’ve seen thus far.

Coby White (22 points, 6-14 FG, 9-12 FT) led Chicago in scoring on a night when Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic combined for just 17 points on 5-for-16 shooting. Chicago committed 18 turnovers in a 120-105 loss to the Pacers.

The NBA rookie race heats up as former Duke teammates, Hornets’ Kon Knueppel and Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg, go head-to-head, each staking their claim as the season’s top newcomer.

How do NBA rookies rank this year? Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg lead so far, but Jeremiah Fears, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey are coming on strong.

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