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The Last Night Of The NBA Regular Season Was Big For Rookies From Duke
TL;DR
The NBA regular season concluded on April 2, 2026, highlighting impressive performances from Duke rookies. Khaman Maluach of the Phoenix Suns scored 18 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Tyrese Proctor of the Cleveland Cavaliers nearly achieved a triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists.
CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 2: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns, Sion James #4 and Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets pose for a photo after the game on April 2, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
The regular season ended for the NBA on Sunday night, and for Duke rookies, it marked the end of a remarkable season.
Phoenix Sun Khaman Maluach finished on a high note, with 18 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocks.
Cleveland Cavalier Tyrese Proctor was close to a triple-double, with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists.
In New York, Sion James wrapped up the regular season with 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Kon Knueppel finished with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. He also finished the season with 273 three-pointers, the first time a rookie has ever led the NBA, but just barely: Charlotte teammate LaMelo Ball finished with 272.
Meanwhile, for Dallas, Cooper Flaggās spectacular first season came to a premature end. He played just 10 minutes before he sprained an ankle. However, he left the game with 10 points, 4 rebounds, and an assist.
Which brings us back to perhaps the most interesting story of the NBA season: the riveting battle for Rookie of the Year between Flagg and Knueppel.
Itās really too close to call, isnāt it? In this video, Doc Rivers argues that if you go by the numbers, Flagg should get it, but if you go by the impact on his team, Knueppel should.
Rivers says something amazing about Knueppel: āHeās changed the culture of an organization which has had cultural problems.ā
Weāve suggested this too. His impact on the Hornets has been amazing.
So how do you resolve this? We donāt know, but we do know this: Flagg would give Knueppel the trophy in a heartbeat if the Mavericks were still playing like the Hornets will be.
Thereās only one way for this to end: Co-Rookies of the Year. Nothing else would be fair.
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Q&A
What were Khaman Maluach's final game stats for the 2026 NBA regular season?
Khaman Maluach finished his last game with 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
How close was Tyrese Proctor to a triple-double in his final game?
Tyrese Proctor recorded 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, just 2 assists shy of a triple-double.
Which teams did Duke rookies Khaman Maluach and Tyrese Proctor play for in the 2026 NBA season?
Khaman Maluach played for the Phoenix Suns, while Tyrese Proctor played for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
When did the 2026 NBA regular season officially end?
The 2026 NBA regular season ended on April 2, 2026.
