2026-27 NBA Season Rookie of the Year Power Rankings ft. Cam Boozer and Yaxel Lendeborg (Oct. 29)

Sportskeeda's Advait Jajodia ranked the top early contenders for the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year award, highlighted by Cameron Boozer and Yaxel Lendeborg. Boozer has led the Memphis Grizzlies to a 5-0 start while averaging 14.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. Lendeborg has also emerged as an early standout, averaging 22.6 points and 9.2 rebounds while setting historic early-season milestones.

Other notable rookies featured across the rankings include Darius Acuff Jr., Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, and No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa. Acuff has posted 24.0 points per game for the Sacramento Kings, while Wilson has produced 20.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest for the Chicago Bulls despite team struggles.