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Wilson Injured, Top Rookies Vie for Award
14 Nov
Summary
- Caleb Wilson's injury shakes up the Rookie of the Year race.
- Yaxel Lendeborg leads the race with Warriors' strong start.
- Darin Peterson and AJ Dybantsa show promise despite slow starts.
Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson is out for four to six weeks with a fractured hand, altering the competitive NBA Rookie of the Year landscape. Wilson, who was averaging 18.9 points, was a strong early contender before his injury.
As of November 13, 2026, Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg leads the odds to win the award. Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer and Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. follow closely behind.
Top draft picks AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson are currently tied for fourth in odds. Peterson has shown recent improvement, scoring over 20 points in his last four games, while Dybantsa faces questions about shot volume on his current team.
Other rookies like Keaton Wagler, Aday Mara, Mikel Brown Jr., and Kingston Flemings are also making notable contributions, though they are considered longshots for the award.
