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Mar 25, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) shoots the ball during warm ups before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Donovan Clingan Shows Potential Stardom for Trail Blazers

Portland's freshest player showed his potential in a loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.

Mar 25, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) shoots the ball during warm ups before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

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Donovan Clingan Shows Potential Stardom for Trail Blazers

Portland's freshest player showed his potential in a loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.

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Mar 19, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) high fives teammates during introductions before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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Zach Edey Finding Rhythm as Grizzlies Near Playoffs

Memphis’ rookie Zach Edey is beginning to rev up as the postseason nears.

Mar 24, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) dribbles against Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Pelicans Rookies See Extended Run in Hopes for Lottery Pick

The Pelicans will use the final stretch of the regular season to evaluate their young talent amidst a disappointing season.

Mar 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) celebrates after a play during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Footprint Center.

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Rookie Ryan Dunn Gives Suns Valuable Minutes as Phoenix Fights for Postseason Spot

The Phoenix Suns are on the verge of missing the NBA Play-In Tournament, but a big win on Monday night helped the team remain in postseason contention.

Mar 19, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) looks on against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at PHX Aena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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Rookie Matas Buzelis Quietly Thriving for Bulls

Chicago’s rookie is slowly coming into his own.

Mar 18, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Baylor Scheierman (55) reacts after making a three point shot during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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Reigning Champion Celtics Getting Huge Boost from Rookie Baylor Scheierman

The sharpshooting rookie has made the most of his on-court time in Boston.

Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) points with Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

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Chicago Bulls Have Foundation With Outbreak Of First Round Pick

The Chicago Bulls have put together a fun roster that is finding its groove playing off of one another in large part due to its first round pick putting it together as he has a breakout night in Los Angeles in the Bulls win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mar 19, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) reaches for a pass during the second half against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Spurs Guard Locking Up Rookie of the Year

San Antonio guard Stephon Castle has all but locked up the Rookie of the Year Award.

Mar 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (21) takes a three-point shot against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

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Quinten Post Playing Key Role for Red-Hot Warriors

The seven-footer has been a steal for the Warriors providing much needed big man depth for a dangerous Warriors squad.

Mar 17, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13) gets past Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter (13) and to the basket during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

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Utah Jazz: Isaiah Collier Continues to Impress

The Jazz rookie is nearly on pace to set the rookie assists-per-game metric.

Mar 6, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Baylor Scheierman (55) shoots a free-throw. Against them Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Boston Celtics Rookie Stars in Win over Nets

Boston’s freshest player was able to impact the game from the bench on Tuesday.

Mar 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) reach for the tip-off in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Alexandre Sarr Emerges Victorious In Clash With Jokic

The second overall pick led a big upset win against the reigning NBA MVP.

Mar 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) and Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) reach for the ball in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Washington Wizards Rookies Shine in Sweep of Nuggets

Washington Wizards earned a massive sweep over the Denver Nuggets behind its massive outing from its rookies.

Mar 14, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) attempts to dunk the ball during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

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Utah Jazz Rookies Show Potential in Loss to Toronto Raptors

The Utah Jazz saw its rookie class flash its potential in a loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday.

Mar 10, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) celebrates his three point shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Lakers Rookie Steps Up in Star’s Absence

Rookie Dalton Knecht stepped up against Denver with LeBron James and Luka Doncic out.

Mar 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Karlo Matkovic (17) dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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Karlo Matkovic Playing Like a Longterm Piece for Pelicans

The big man from Croatia has been productive off the bench for an injury-riddled Pelicans team.

Dec 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) in action against the Indiana Pacers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Don't Forget About 76ers' Jared McCain

The 76ers rookie had a blistering start to his first NBA campaign before going down with an injury.

Mar 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) dunks against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

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Donovan Clingan Continues to Prove to Be Center of Future

The Portland Trail Blazers have found their center of the future.

Feb 24, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) steals the ball from Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Hawks' Rookie Continues to Improve in Underrated Debut Season

The first overall pick has had a solid season and has served as a key starter for a young Hawks team.

Mar 9, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Utah Jazz center Kyle Filipowski (22) shoots the ball against Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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Kyle Filipowski Heating Up for Utah Jazz

The rookie out of Duke is coming into his own as the end of the regular season approaches.

Mar 9, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) reacts against the Utah Jazz in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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76ers Rookie Big Man Helps Lift Philadelphia Past Utah

The Philadelphia 76ers won its battle against the Utah Jazz on Sunday behind a big performance from rookie big man Adem Bona off the bench.

Mar 2, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) lays the ball up in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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NBA Rookie Of The Year Race: Stephon Castle Pulling Away

After a recent stretch of impressive performances, the Spurs rookie is pulling away.

Mar 7, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors center Colin Castelton (11) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

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Jazz Rookie Could be a Breakout Star

Utah rookie Kyle Filipowski has shown star-power in his recent stretch of games.

Mar 7, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13) dribbles the ball as Toronto Raptors guard AJ Lawson (0) defends in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

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Isaiah Collier Could be the Utah Jazz Franchise Point Guard

The 29th pick in the NBA Draft is showing why he was so highly touted before college.

Mar 7, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) runs up the court during the second quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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Spurs Rookie Sealing Likely Rookie of the Year Win

With a big performance against the Timberwolves, Stephon Castle inched closer to a Rookie of the Year win.