Former Duke teammates are now battling for NBA Rookie of the Year in a race that won’t be decided until the final days

Not long ago, Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel were sharing the floor for Duke Blue Devils, building something that felt inevitable. The 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year race has turned into a head-to-head battle between former teammates,
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Cooper Flagg Reflects on Growth As Mavericks Navigate Tight Finishes

Cooper Flagg continues to embrace the learning curve of his rookie season as the Dallas Mavericks approach the end of their season. While awaiting the outcome of the Rookie of the Year race alongside former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel,

Cooper Flagg Says It's ‘All Love’ Between Him and Kon Knueppel Amid Rookie of the Year Race

The former Duke teammates are the two favorites to win the coveted NBA award after two standout rookie seasons.

Mavs' Cooper Flagg reflects on being 'thrown into the fire' in growth-filled rookie season

Cooper Flagg appeared on Wednesday's episode of the "Pat McAfee Show," where he looked back at the ups and downs of his historic rookie campaign in Dallas.
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Cooper Flagg Breaks Silence on ROTY Contention With Ex-Duke Teammate Kon Knueppel

As the Rookie of the Year race heats up, two familiar faces are leading from the front: Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Yet, Flagg’s unexpected response about their rivalry displays a very different side of the competition.