Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel named NBA Rookies of Month
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Chicago's 2025 lottery pick will undergo shoulder surgery and miss significant time, ending the French wing's rookie season.
Fears and Queen are the only two players on the Pelicans’ roster who have appeared in every game so far this season.
The hype around the 2025 NBA rookies has been building for the last couple of years. The basketball world was certain that multiple players would impact their prospective franchises. The rookies have delivered so far this year,
Knueppel keeps the No. 1 ranking after averaging 17.6 points, six rebounds, and 2.7 assists while stepping into a bigger role during LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller ’s absences. His emergence opened a new offensive hierarchy in Charlotte, and now the challenge is blending him back into a healthier lineup.
The NBA returns from its Thanksgiving holiday with a full slate of action on Friday night. The NBA Cup is moving along, with 22 teams set to take the court in 11 games.
Gonzalez gave another glimpse of a promising future as he had a career-high 14 points and five rebounds, shooting 6-for-7 from the field against Washington. The rookie will dish out some highlights, too, including a chase-down block on Cam Whitmore in the first quarter. Those are the types of plays where he just breathes life into the game.