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NBA Names Cooper Flagg-Led 2025–26 All-Rookie Teams

A 100-member media panel's vote totals show unanimous first‑team picks and a narrow Rookie of the Year margin, underlining the depth of this rookie class.

Mar 31, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) chases after a loose ball against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Maverick Cooper Flagg speaks to media, teammates, Mavericks staff and family at a press conference in his honor for being named the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
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Apr 29, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Maverick Cooper Flagg makes his way to post press conference gathering in his honor for being named the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The NBA published the 2025–26 Kia All‑Rookie First and Second Teams on Wednesday night, with Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe receiving unanimous First Team votes.
  • Flagg, who was announced as the Rookie of the Year on April 27, led rookies with 21.0 points per game and finished with strong all-around numbers that helped secure his First Team status.
  • Knueppel set a rookie record with 273 made three‑pointers and averaged 18.5 points per game, while Edgecombe averaged 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists across 75 games.
  • Dylan Harper and Cedric Coward round out the First Team and the Second Team includes Jeremiah Fears, Ace Bailey, Maxime Raynaud, Collin Murray‑Boyles and Derik Queen.
  • The league released the point totals from the 100‑member global media vote, prompting discussion about a few close or contested selections and signaling this rookie class could shape team cores in the coming years.