Which draft picks are set up to win Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year? Let's stack the top names to watch on each side of the ball.
Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball opened as the 9-5 favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year at William Hill's Nevada sportsbook, but Westgate SuperBook went with Sixers forward Ben Simmons as the favorite at 5-2.
The MVP award is officially a three-man race between James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard. Not on the list is LeBron James, a four-time winner of the award.
Carlos Correa, the 2012 No. 1 overall pick, received 17 of 30 first-place votes to win the American League Rookie of the Year award.
Timberwolves star Andrew Wiggins collected his NBA rookie of the year award Thursday after receiving 110 of 130 first-place votes.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins will be named NBA rookie of the year Thursday, a person with knowledge of the announcement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
