In the inaugural rookie rankings, Boozer leads, with Lundberg and Wilson close behind.

The NBA has released its 2026-27 season Week 1 Rookie Rankings. AJ DiBanza, the number one overall pick, has yet to play due to a left ankle sprain, while several other rookies have demonstrated exceptionally high levels of play.

Memphis Grizzlies' third overall pick, Cameron Boozer, tops the list. The Grizzlies have started the season 4-0, and the 19-year-old Boozer has accumulated a plus-minus of +36 during that period.

In the game against the Golden State Warriors, Boozer delivered 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists, becoming the third youngest player in league history to achieve at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in a single game. He is now averaging 14.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.

Golden State Warriors' 11th overall pick, Axel Lundberg, is ranked second. He scored 31 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists against the Denver Nuggets. He currently leads all rookie scoring with 21.8 points per game, while also averaging 9.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.

Chicago Bulls' fourth overall pick, Calleba Wilson, is ranked third. He's averaging 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. In a game against the Washington Wizards, Wilson recorded 30 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.

Sacramento Kings' seventh overall pick, Darius Akuf II, is ranked fourth. He scored a rookie-high 33 points against the Portland Trail Blazers and currently ranks second in rookie scoring with 21.5 points per game and 23.3 field goal attempts per game.

The Los Angeles Clippers' fifth overall pick, Keaton Wagler, ranks fifth. He averages 13.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, shooting 40% from three-point range and 89.5% from the free-throw line.

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