NBA Rookie of the Year Odds
The odds listed below were correct when published. For current NBA betting lines, see the live odds above.
- Darryn Peterson +290
- Cameron Boozer +300
- AJ Dybansta +400
- Caleb Wilson +400
- Darius Acuff Jr. +550
- Yaxel Lendeborg +1500
- Mikel Brown Jr. +1800
- Keaton Wagler +3000
- Brayden Burries +5000
- Kingston Flemings +6000
- Karim Lopez +10000
- Nate Ament +10000
- Dailyn Swain +10000
- Aday Mara +10000
- Morez Johnson Jr. +10000
- Cameron Carr +12000
NBA Rookie of the Year Winners By Year
Year | Winner | Position | Team |
2025-26 | Cooper Flagg | Forward | Dallas Mavericks |
2024-25 | Stephon Castle | Guard | San Antonio Spurs |
2023-24 | Victor Wembanyama | Center | San Antonio Spurs |
2022-23 | Paolo Banchero | Forward | Orlando Magic |
2021-22 | Scottie Barnes | Forward | Toronto Raptors |
2020-21 | La'Melo Ball | Guard | Charlotte Hornets |
2019-20 | Ja Morant | Guard | Memphis Grizzlies |
2018-19 | Luka Doncic | Guard/Forward | Dallas Mavericks |
2017-18 | Ben Simmons | Guard | Philadelphia 76ers |
2016-17 | Malcolm Brogdon | Guard | Milwaukee Bucks |

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NBA Rookie of the Year Favorites For 2026
NBA Rookie of the Year odds show each player's chances of winning the award, with odds available throughout the season at Fanatics Sportsbook. Leading preseason contenders to win the NFL Rookie of the Year award in the 2026-27 season include Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and AJ Dybansta.
Caleb Wilson, Darius Acuff Jr., and Yaxel Lendeborg are also at the top of the board. Live NBA Rookie of the Year odds are available above. Cooper Flagg won the award in the 2025-26 season, with Stephon Castle, Victor Wembanyama, and Paolo Banchero also winning the prize in recent campaigns.
How to Read NBA Rookie of the Year Odds
NBA Rookie of the Year odds are typically displayed using American odds. A player listed at +300, for example, would return $300 in profit on a winning $100 bet, plus the original $100 stake. A Rookie of the Year longshot at +10000 would return $10,000 in profit on the same $100 wager.
Lower positive odds generally indicate that the sportsbook views a player as more likely to win the Rookie of the Year award. As expectations change throughout the NBA season, each player's odds can move accordingly.
What are NBA Rookie of the Year Futures?
An NBA Rookie of the Year futures bet is a wager on which player will win the Rookie of the Year award. Unlike betting on an individual NBA game, a Rookie of the Year futures wager can remain open for weeks or months.
Bettors can follow Rookie of the Year futures odds throughout the regular season to see how the market changes. Odds may shorten for players that outperform expectations, while players that struggle may see their odds lengthen.
How to Bet on NBA Rookie of the Year Odds
To bet on the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year winner at Fanatics Sportsbook, navigate to the NBA futures markets and select the player you think will win Rookie of the Year. Add the selection to your bet slip, enter your wager amount and review the potential payout before placing the bet.
Rookie of the Year odds can change throughout the season, so the odds available when a wager is placed may differ from those offered later in the year.
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