Cooper Flagg, a 19-year-old American forward for the Dallas Mavericks, was voted the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year, the league announced on Monday. Philadelphia's V.J. Edgecombe, a 20-year-old Bahamian guard,

The NBA has announced that Cooper Flagg is in legendary company with Michael Jordan after the Dallas Mavericks star won Rookie of the Year.

The Dallas Mavericks lost a coin-flip with the New Orleans Pelicans and will have the 8th-best odds at landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Cooper Flagg set a host of records for an NBA teenager in an also-ran season for Dallas Mavericks. Kon Knueppel helped the Charlotte Hornets to a 25-win improvement that almost led to a spot in the playoffs.

Jason Kidd sent a message to Cooper Flagg after the Mavericks rookie beat Kon Knueppel in a tight Rookie of the Year race.