NBA - Rookie of the Year Winner Odds (ROTY)
ExpandNBA Rookie of the Year Betting – Compare the Latest Odds from UK Bookies
Betting on the NBA Rookie of the Year (ROTY) award is a popular market, with odds fluctuating throughout the season as the league’s top young talents compete for the prestigious honour.
At BettingLounge, we compare the latest NBA Rookie of the Year odds from top UK bookmakers, helping you find the best prices available.
This award is given to the most outstanding first-year player, recognizing their impact on the court through scoring, playmaking, defence, and overall performance.
Rookie Of The Year - Winner Betting Odds
Compare the latest NBA regular season ROTY winner betting odds from UK bookmakers.
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The Favourites to Win Rookie of the Year
- Cooper Flagg with odds 8/15 on William Hill
- Kon Knueppel with odds 7/4 on William Hill
- Derik Queen with odds 14/1 on 10bet
- VJ Edgecombe with odds 25/1 on William Hill
- Cedric Coward with odds 50/1 on William Hill
Probability to Win Rookie of the Year
With the outright odds, we can easily calculate the probability that a player will win the Rookie of the Year award according to the operators.
| Player | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | 8/15 | 65.22% |
| Kon Knueppel | 7/4 | 36.36% |
| Derik Queen | 14/1 | 6.67% |
| VJ Edgecombe | 25/1 | 3.85% |
| Cedric Coward | 50/1 | 1.96% |
| Dylan Harper | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Jeremiah Fears | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Ace Bailey | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Egor Demin | 500/1 | 0.20% |
| Maxime Raynaud | 500/1 | 0.20% |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | 500/1 | 0.20% |
| Tre Johnson | 500/1 | 0.20% |
| Will Richard | 500/1 | 0.20% |
Who is the Favourite to Win the Rookie of the Year Award?
As of 5 January 2026, according to the odds, the favourite to win the NBA ROTY award is Cooper Flagg, best priced at 8/15 with William Hill.
The odds mean that the probability for Cooper Flagg to win is 65.22%.
NBA Rookie of the Year Winners
The table below shows the NBA Rookie Player of the Year winners.
| Season | Rookie of the Year | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Stephon Castle | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2023–2024 | Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2022–2023 | Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic |
| 2021–2022 | Scottie Barnes | Toronto Raptors |
| 2020–2021 | LaMelo Ball | Charlotte Hornets |
| 2019–2020 | Ja Morant | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2018–2019 | Luka Dončić | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2017–2018 | Ben Simmons | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2016–2017 | Malcolm Brogdon | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2015–2016 | Karl-Anthony Towns | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2014–2015 | Andrew Wiggins | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2013–2014 | Michael Carter-Williams | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2012–2013 | Damian Lillard | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2011–2012 | Kyrie Irving | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2010–2011 | Blake Griffin | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2009–2010 | Tyreke Evans | Sacramento Kings |
| 2008–2009 | Derrick Rose | Chicago Bulls |
| 2007–2008 | Kevin Durant | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 2006–2007 | Brandon Roy | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2005–2006 | Chris Paul | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2004–2005 | Emeka Okafor | Charlotte Bobcats |
| 2003–2004 | LeBron James | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2002–2003 | Amar'e Stoudemire | Phoenix Suns |
| 2001–2002 | Pau Gasol | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2000–2001 | Mike Miller | Orlando Magic |
