The most recent major "Two Rookies" storyline involves the , where Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks) narrowly defeated Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets) on April 27, 2026.
The Braves' catcher won the National League award, becoming the 10th player in franchise history to do so. 2025–26 NBA Race 38 : Two Rookies of the Year
For the first time since 1989, a single team (The Athletics) saw two position players dominate the Rookie of the Year race. The most recent major "Two Rookies" storyline involves
Both players were former Duke roommates and teammates, marking the first time former college teammates finished 1-2 in rookie scoring since 2004–05. Both players were former Duke roommates and teammates,
Flagg won by only 26 points, the second-smallest gap in the modern voting era.
In the context of recent sports accolades, "Two Rookies of the Year" typically refers to the , where the Athletics made history by having two teammates, Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson , finish first and second in the American League voting.
A unanimous selection who led all rookies with 36 home runs and 86 RBIs.