With the NBA now at the midpoint of its season, ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 10 rookies based on their performance.

The race for NBA rookie of the year between Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg stays close, while Caleb Love and Collin Murray-Boyles emerge as key parts.

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics round out the top five this week.

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The New York Knicks have lost four consecutive games and nine of their last 11, and they're ranked 26th in offensive rating (109.4) in January.

The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the NBA power rankings for the week of January 21, 2026, with a 36-8 record and a dominant +13.4 point differential, while the Detroit Pistons follow closely in second place at 31-10,

With nearly half of the fantasy basketball season complete, it’s time to update the 2025-26 rookie ladder. Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg maintains the top spot, but several rookies have made significant moves over the past month. Let’s check in on the steady mix of contributors, with new entrants making noise in fantasy lineups.

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