The Battle for ROTY Just Got Interesting

AJ Dybantsa might be the best rookie in the 2026 class, but I don't think the #1 pick wins Rookie of the Year. Here's my 2026-27 ROY pick, and why the award goes to the rookie who gets the ball. Dybantsa shares the floor with Trae Young and Anthony Davis in Washington. Darryn Peterson walks into a Utah team with Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. Caleb Wilson has Josh Giddey, Norman Powell and Matas Buzelis in Chicago. And Cameron Boozer just landed on a Memphis team that traded away Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. In this video I break down the best case and worst case for all four, plus Mikel Brown Jr., Darius Acuff Jr., Keaton Wagler and Brayden Burries, and then I make my pick. _____________________________________ Footage in this video is owned by the NBA and its partners. It is intended for critique and education. KEYWORDS: #nba #rookieoftheyear #ajdybantsa #cameronboozer #darrynpeterson #calebwilson #wizards #grizzlies #utahjazz #bulls #nbarookies #nbaanalysis #basketball