Rookie Report Vol. 1 + What Brought Us Joy with Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk about the 2026 NBA rookie class and celebrate the 2026 WNBA season.

By Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence · Yahoo

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:57 PM

Key Things to Know

Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence evaluate the NBA's top first-year players in Rookie Report Vol. 1.
Cameron Boozer and Yaxel Lendeborg lead early Rookie of the Year discussions across multiple ranking ladders.
Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa ranked fifth in NBA.com's Rookie of the Year standings after missing four games.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Analysts Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence review early NBA performances, spotlighting leading contenders across the 2026 rookie class. Frontrunners include Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer and Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who have quickly established themselves as early favorites in the Rookie of the Year discussion.

Additional prospects highlighted include Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa, alongside notable team trends from around the league. Meanwhile, Golden State head coach Steve Kerr praised Lendeborg's immense upside, while Memphis has shown strong early form behind Boozer's playmaking.

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