Jared McCain, the Philadelphia 76ers' first-round pick, was a frontrunner for the NBA Rookie of the Year until an injury sidelined him. Following his knee surgery for a lateral meniscus tear, sportsbooks have removed him from the award race.

Now, San Antonio Spurs' Stephon Castle has emerged as the new favorite. Other contenders include Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans and Dalton Knecht from the Los Angeles Lakers.