On May 21, 2026, the NBA named Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel as headliners of the 2025-26 All-Rookie First Team, joined by Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe, San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper, and rookie Cedric Coward. Harper, the No. 2 overall pick, averaged 11.8 points and 3.6 assists in the regular season and became the Spurs' 10th player to earn first-team All-Rookie honors. The First Team highlights which rookies provided immediate, franchise-shaping production and identifies core young pieces teams will build around in offseason planning.
