The Spurs’ two-season streak of Rookie of the Year winners could end in 2025-26, but it’s unwise to disregard a player in the summer. They could show up better than advertised, and a sad reality is that injuries happen, altering paths and award races.

FanDuel Sportsbook has Dylan Harper at the third-highest odds for the Rookie of the Year crown at +1,000. DraftKings has him second at +900, and Caesars has him fourth at +1,000. These are fair odds considering Harper will presumably be a pivotal bench piece, and the Mavericks’ top overall pick, Cooper Flagg, looks like a game-changing stud who will probably start.

But what could Harper do to be a serious challenger without starting? Don’t forget, LaMelo Ball (31) and Malcolm Brogdon (28) are the only two ROTY winners to record starts in le

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