The 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year race is heating up with four top picks—AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson—all primed for breakout seasons. While Boozer leads the odds, Wilson, Chicago’s fourth-overall pick, is a sleeper threat: he’ll be the Bulls’ focal point, averaging 23.5 PPG in summer league, and could easily outpace last year’s leading scorers. With Buzelis and Giddey also in the mix, Wilson’s path to ROY glory is clear—and explosive.

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