The 2025 NBA draft is officially completed, with 59 players hearing their names called in a two-night format for the second straight year at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Duke forward Cooper Flagg was the first player selected on Wednesday by the Dallas Mavericks, becoming the sixth Blue Devils player to be chosen with the No. 1 pick. He was the overwhelming favorite to be the top choice after establishing himself as the Player of the Year last season.
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Flagg enters the 2025-26 season with high expectations as the top pick and will be one of the front-runners to win the Rookie of the Year award. He is expected to play a significant role with the Mavericks and should have a productive rookie campaign.
The Rookie of the Year odds will certainly fluctuate throughout the upcoming season, which tips off on Oct. 21. The forthcoming NBA Summer League should influence the next batch of odds, with most of the rookie class expected to hit the court.
Rookie Wire looked at the opening odds for the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year award following the conclusion of the 2025 NBA draft, according to the BetMGM Sportsbook.
10. Egor Demin, Brooklyn Nets
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Egor Demin stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the eighth pick by the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Odds: +4000
9. Cedric Coward, Memphis Grizzlies
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Cedric Coward stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the 11th pick by the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Odds: +3500
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jeremiah Fears celebrates with family after being selected as the seventh pick by the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Odds: +3500
7. Derik Queen, Maryland
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Derik Queen reacts on stage after being selected as the 13th pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Odds: +3000
6. Kon Knueppel, Charlotte Hornets
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Kon Knueppel shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the fourth pick by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Odds: +3000
5. VJ Edgecombe, Philadelphia 76ers
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; VJ Edgecombe stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the third pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Odds: +2500
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dylan Harper reacts with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the second pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Odds: +1000
3. Tre Johnson, Washington Wizards
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Tre Johnson stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the sixth pick by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Odds: +1000
2. Ace Bailey, Utah Jazz
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Ace Bailey looks on after being selected as the fifth pick by the Utah in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Odds: +850
Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Cooper Flagg arrives before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Odds: -225
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: NBA Rookie of the Year: The opening odds after 2025 NBA draft