NBA betting: One bet to make - and another to consider - in the Rookie of the Year race

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).