With just one month remaining in the regular season, what was once viewed as a runaway race for Rookie of the Year has tightened in recent weeks. Cade Cunningham is in the midst of a dominant stretch as Detroit looks increasingly frisky. Scottie Barnes remains a key contributor as Toronto eyes another playoff appearance. Perhaps Jalen Green is too far back from the pack to earn any real consideration, though he’s playing as well as any player in his class right now. Even with Evan Mobley standing as the presumed favorite, perhaps his lead isn’t as insurmountable as originally assumed.
As we head into the final stretch of the season, let’s assess the Rookie of the Year chances for each top candidate.
