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

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Cooper Flagg Captures 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year
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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the first to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists and steals since Michael Jordan; he edged former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel by 26 points in a close vote, with Knueppel having led the league in 3-pointers and helped Charlotte reach the play-in.

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  1. Cooper Flagg named 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year  NBA
  2. Cooper Flagg tops Kon Knueppel for ROY honors in tight race  ESPN
  3. Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Sends Message After ROTY Win  Yahoo Sports
  4. VJ Edgecombe finishes third in Rookie of the Year voting as Dallas’ Cooper Flagg wins the award  Inquirer.com
  5. Cooper Flagg edges Kon Knueppel in close NBA Rookie of the Year race  The New York Times

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