Flagg edges Knueppel in tight Rookie of Year vote

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was named NBA Rookie of the Year on Monday, edging out competitor Knueppel in a close vote. Flagg had a record-breaking season as a teenage rookie, establishing himself as one of the most impressive first-year players in recent memory. The announcement highlights Flagg's standout performance throughout the 2024-25 NBA season.