With the 2025-26 NBA regular season in the rearview mirror, it's now time to look back and reflect on all that the 2025 rookie class showed us in their debut campaigns. It's worth noting that Dylan Harper and V.J. Edgecombe are still competing in the playoffs with the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers respectively, so their grades are based solely on the regular season to ensure every first-year player is evaluated on level ground. Remember that this grade not only reflects each rookie's performance this year, but also the level of optimism that should surround them moving forward, particularly relative to their draft position. Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks: A No. 1 Overall Pick Apr 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks to score as Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller (11) defends during the first half at American Airlines Center.…