Seeking a repeat performance

In an NBA draft class considered to be deep with talent, there are sure to be plenty of strong candidates to take home the Rookie of the Year award in 2026-27.

Memphis Grizzlies power forward Cameron Boozer, selected No. 3 overall on Tuesday, is the early odds leader for the award at +240, ahead of both No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa of the Washington Wizards (+300) and No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson of the Utah Jazz (+330).

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No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson of the Chicago Bulls (12-1) and Mikel Brown Jr. of the Brooklyn Nets (14-1) are the others with shorter than 20-1 odds.

So which player is the one to bet on? And is there a longshot worth considering? Several names immediately jump out.

Odds by DK Sports and subject to change.

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RBROWNBETS: Reeled in a winner when Tampa Bay (-149) beat Kansas City on Wednesday night. We're back on the Rays (-144) on Thursday afternoon. Although Seth Lugo has pitched well against the Rays during his career, the Royals are still without Maikel Garcia, and Bobby Witt Jr. hasn't played since last Thursday, when he sustained an MCL sprain. Best of luck with your bets ....

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