A number of NBA first-timers are set to vie for the Rookie of the Year award.
Going back to the 2024 NBA Draft, one surprise was two-time National Player of the Year Zach Edey, who snuck into the top 10, going ninth to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Prior to the draft, Edey was +2000 to be the No. 9 pick.
But now, after making noise in the NBA Summer League and the preseason, Edey is favored to be the top rookie.
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Let’s check out the Rookie of the Year odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 21.
2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year odds:
Zach Edey, Grizzlies: +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)
Reed Sheppard, Rockets: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Zaccharie Risacher, Hawks: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Matas Buzelis, Bulls: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Stephon Castle, Spurs: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
Dalton Knecht, Lakers: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
Alexandre Sarr, Wizards: +130 (bet $10 to win $140 total)
Of course, we can’t have a conversation about rookies without discussing Bronny James.
James struggled in the preseason, scoring a total of eight points in the first five preseason games.
In those games, he only connected on four of 20 shot attempts, missed all seven of his 3-point attempts, and committed five turnovers.
However, in his final preseason game, James scored 17 points (7-for-17 from the field), and added four rebounds, three steals and a block.
Was that performance enough to boost his odds to win ROY?
Unfortunately, no, as James sits at +25000, a huge long shot to bring home the hardware.
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