Midway through the NBA season, 2026 rookie class shows promise
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
As the 2026-27 NBA season progresses, several rookies are establishing themselves early. Darius Acuff Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson have impressed during the first two weeks with strong performances., AJ Dybantsa made his debut for the Washington Wizards, scoring 19 points after being sidelined due to an injury. The Memphis Grizzlies remain undefeated, with Boozer leading the charge as a strong Rookie of the Year candidate. Teams are beginning to assess the impact of their draft picks with early grades being handed out.
- •Cameron Boozer averaging 17.3 points and 10.5 rebounds for Memphis.
- •AJ Dybantsa scored 19 points in his debut after an injury.
- •Chicago's Caleb Wilson leads with 21.2 points per game.
- •Darryn Peterson continues to establish his role with the Jazz.
- •Memphis remains the only undefeated team in the league.
- 7:04 PMCBS Sports — Grading every NBA lottery pick's first two weeks as impressive 2026 rookie class dazzles early
"Darius Acuff Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson are just some of the names who have looked great so far
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