NBA Rookie of the Month Award

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John Wall receiving the February 2011 Rookie of the Month Award

The T-Mobile National Basketball Association Rookie of the Month Award is presented monthly by the league to honor the top rookie in both conferences (Eastern and Western conferences) in a particular month. Once won, the trophy is presented to the player before his next home game. David Robinson, Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Damian Lillard and Karl-Anthony Towns are the only 6-time winners of the award.

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Winners

Player
(in bold text)
Indicates the player who won the Rookie of the Year award
Player
(in italic text)
Indicates the player who was drafted first overall

1981–2001

YearMonthPlayer(s)Team(s)
1981–82
November Mark Aguirre
Isiah Thomas
Dallas Mavericks
Detroit Pistons
December Kelly Tripucka
Jay Vincent
Detroit Pistons
Dallas Mavericks
January Tom Chambers
Jeff Ruland
San Diego Clippers
Washington Bullets
FebruaryJay Vincent (2)
Buck Williams
Dallas Mavericks
New Jersey Nets
MarchKelly Tripucka (2)
Jay Vincent (3)
Detroit Pistons
Dallas Mavericks
1982–83
November Terry Cummings San Diego Clippers
December Clark Kellogg Indiana Pacers
JanuaryTerry Cummings (2)San Diego Clippers
FebruaryTerry Cummings (3)San Diego Clippers
MarchTerry Cummings (4)San Diego Clippers
1983–84
November Ralph Sampson Houston Rockets
DecemberRalph Sampson (2)Houston Rockets
JanuaryRalph Sampson (3)Houston Rockets
FebruaryRalph Sampson (4)Houston Rockets
MarchRalph Sampson (5)Houston Rockets
1984–85
November Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls
December Hakeem Olajuwon Houston Rockets
JanuaryMichael Jordan (2)Chicago Bulls
FebruaryHakeem Olajuwon (2)Houston Rockets
MarchMichael Jordan (3)
Hakeem Olajuwon (3)
Chicago Bulls
Houston Rockets
1985–86
November Patrick Ewing New York Knicks
December Karl Malone Utah Jazz
JanuaryPatrick Ewing (2)New York Knicks
February Charles Oakley Chicago Bulls
March Benoit Benjamin Los Angeles Clippers
1986–87
November Chuck Person Indiana Pacers
December Ron Harper Cleveland Cavaliers
JanuaryRon Harper (2)Cleveland Cavaliers
FebruaryChuck Person (2)Indiana Pacers
March Brad Daugherty Cleveland Cavaliers
1987–88
November Mark Jackson New York Knicks
DecemberMark Jackson (2)New York Knicks
January Armen Gilliam Phoenix Suns
FebruaryMark Jackson (3)New York Knicks
March Cadillac Anderson San Antonio Spurs
April Kevin Johnson Phoenix Suns
1988–89
November Willie Anderson San Antonio Spurs
December Mitch Richmond Golden State Warriors
JanuaryMitch Richmond (2)Golden State Warriors
February Charles Smith Los Angeles Clippers
MarchMitch Richmond (3)Golden State Warriors
AprilCharles Smith (2)Los Angeles Clippers
1989–90
November David Robinson San Antonio Spurs
DecemberDavid Robinson (2)San Antonio Spurs
JanuaryDavid Robinson (3)San Antonio Spurs
FebruaryDavid Robinson (4)San Antonio Spurs
MarchDavid Robinson (5)San Antonio Spurs
AprilDavid Robinson (6)San Antonio Spurs
1990–91
November Derrick Coleman New Jersey Nets
December Lionel Simmons Sacramento Kings
JanuaryDerrick Coleman (2)New Jersey Nets
FebruaryLionel Simmons (2)Sacramento Kings
March Dennis Scott Orlando Magic
AprilDerrick Coleman (3)New Jersey Nets
1991–92
November Dikembe Mutombo Denver Nuggets
December Larry Johnson Charlotte Hornets
JanuaryDikembe Mutombo (2)Denver Nuggets
FebruaryLarry Johnson (2)Charlotte Hornets
MarchLarry Johnson (3)Charlotte Hornets
April Stacey Augmon Atlanta Hawks
1992–93
November Shaquille O'Neal Orlando Magic
DecemberShaquille O'Neal (2)Orlando Magic
JanuaryShaquille O'Neal (3)Orlando Magic
FebruaryShaquille O'Neal (4)Orlando Magic
March Alonzo Mourning Charlotte Hornets
AprilAlonzo Mourning (2)Charlotte Hornets
1993–94
November Dino Rađa Boston Celtics
December Chris Webber Golden State Warriors
January Penny Hardaway Orlando Magic
February Vin Baker Milwaukee Bucks
MarchChris Webber (2)Golden State Warriors
AprilPenny Hardaway (2)Orlando Magic
1994–95
November Grant Hill Detroit Pistons
December Glenn Robinson Milwaukee Bucks
January Brian Grant Sacramento Kings
February Juwan Howard Washington Bullets
March Jason Kidd Dallas Mavericks
AprilGlenn Robinson (2)Milwaukee Bucks
1995–96
November Damon Stoudamire Toronto Raptors
December Joe Smith Golden State Warriors
JanuaryDamon Stoudamire (2)Toronto Raptors
FebruaryJoe Smith (2)Golden State Warriors
March Jerry Stackhouse Philadelphia 76ers
April Arvydas Sabonis Portland Trail Blazers
1996–97
November Allen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers
December Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Kerry Kittles
Vancouver Grizzlies
New Jersey Nets
January Stephon Marbury Minnesota Timberwolves
FebruaryShareef Abdur-Rahim (2)Vancouver Grizzlies
March Marcus Camby Toronto Raptors
AprilAllen Iverson (2)Philadelphia 76ers
1997–98
November Tim Duncan San Antonio Spurs
DecemberTim Duncan (2)San Antonio Spurs
JanuaryTim Duncan (3)San Antonio Spurs
FebruaryTim Duncan (4)San Antonio Spurs
MarchTim Duncan (5)San Antonio Spurs
AprilTim Duncan (6)San Antonio Spurs
1998–99 [a]
February Paul Pierce Boston Celtics
March Vince Carter Toronto Raptors
AprilVince Carter (2)Toronto Raptors
1999–00
November Adrian Griffin
Lamar Odom
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Clippers
December Steve Francis Houston Rockets
January Elton Brand Chicago Bulls
FebruaryElton Brand (2)Chicago Bulls
MarchSteve Francis (2)Houston Rockets
AprilElton Brand (3)
Steve Francis (3)
Chicago Bulls
Houston Rockets
2000–01
November Kenyon Martin New Jersey Nets
December Marc Jackson Golden State Warriors
JanuaryMarc Jackson (2)Golden State Warriors
February Mike Miller Orlando Magic
MarchKenyon Martin (2)
Mike Miller (2)
New Jersey Nets
Orlando Magic
April Courtney Alexander [b] Washington Wizards

2001–present

YearMonthPlayer(s)Team(s)Player(s)Team(s)
Eastern Conference Western Conference
2001–02
November Jamaal Tinsley Indiana Pacers Pau Gasol Memphis Grizzlies
December Brendan Haywood Washington Wizards Shane Battier Memphis Grizzlies
January Richard Jefferson New Jersey Nets Pau Gasol (2)Memphis Grizzlies
February Trenton Hassell Chicago Bulls Jason Richardson Golden State Warriors
MarchJamaal Tinsley (2)Indiana PacersPau Gasol (3)Memphis Grizzlies
April Željko Rebrača Detroit Pistons Gilbert Arenas Golden State Warriors
2002–03
November Caron Butler Miami Heat Drew Gooden [c] Memphis Grizzlies
December Jay Williams Chicago Bulls Yao Ming Houston Rockets
JanuaryCaron Butler (2)Miami Heat Amar'e Stoudemire Phoenix Suns
FebruaryCaron Butler (3)Miami HeatYao Ming (2)Houston Rockets
MarchCaron Butler (4)Miami Heat Manu Ginóbili San Antonio Spurs
April Carlos Boozer Cleveland Cavaliers Amar'e Stoudemire (2)Phoenix Suns
2003–04
November LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets
DecemberLeBron James (2)Cleveland CavaliersCarmelo Anthony (2)Denver Nuggets
JanuaryLeBron James (3)Cleveland CavaliersCarmelo Anthony (3)Denver Nuggets
FebruaryLeBron James (4)Cleveland CavaliersCarmelo Anthony (4)Denver Nuggets
MarchLeBron James (5)Cleveland CavaliersCarmelo Anthony (5)Denver Nuggets
AprilLeBron James (6)Cleveland CavaliersCarmelo Anthony (6)Denver Nuggets
2004–05
November Emeka Okafor Charlotte Bobcats Devin Harris Dallas Mavericks
DecemberEmeka Okafor (2)Charlotte Bobcats Beno Udrih San Antonio Spurs
January Ben Gordon Chicago Bulls J. R. Smith New Orleans Hornets
FebruaryBen Gordon (2)Chicago BullsJ. R. Smith (2)New Orleans Hornets
MarchBen Gordon (3)Chicago BullsJ. R. Smith (3)New Orleans Hornets
AprilEmeka Okafor (3)Charlotte Bobcats Shaun Livingston Los Angeles Clippers
2005–06
November Channing Frye New York Knicks Chris Paul New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
December Charlie Villanueva Toronto Raptors Chris Paul (2)New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
January Andrew Bogut Milwaukee Bucks Chris Paul (3)New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
February Raymond Felton Charlotte Bobcats Chris Paul (4)New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
MarchRaymond Felton (2)Charlotte BobcatsChris Paul (5)New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
AprilRaymond Felton (3)Charlotte BobcatsChris Paul (6)New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
2006–07
November Adam Morrison Charlotte Bobcats Rudy Gay Memphis Grizzlies
December Jorge Garbajosa Toronto Raptors Randy Foye Minnesota Timberwolves
January Andrea Bargnani Toronto Raptors Brandon Roy Portland Trail Blazers
FebruaryAndrea Bargnani (2)Toronto RaptorsBrandon Roy (2)Portland Trail Blazers
March Wálter Herrmann Charlotte BobcatsBrandon Roy (3)Portland Trail Blazers
April Shelden Williams Atlanta Hawks Tarence Kinsey Memphis Grizzlies
2007–08
November Al Horford Atlanta Hawks Kevin Durant Seattle SuperSonics
December Yi Jianlian Milwaukee Bucks Kevin Durant (2)Seattle SuperSonics
January Jamario Moon Toronto Raptors Kevin Durant (3)Seattle SuperSonics
FebruaryAl Horford (2)Atlanta Hawks Luis Scola Houston Rockets
MarchAl Horford (3)Atlanta HawksKevin Durant (4)Seattle SuperSonics
April Ramon Sessions Milwaukee Bucks Kevin Durant (5)Seattle SuperSonics
2008–09
November Derrick Rose Chicago Bulls O. J. Mayo Memphis Grizzlies
DecemberDerrick Rose (2)Chicago Bulls Russell Westbrook Oklahoma City Thunder
January Brook Lopez New Jersey Nets Eric Gordon Los Angeles Clippers
FebruaryBrook Lopez (2)New Jersey NetsRussell Westbrook (2)Oklahoma City Thunder
MarchDerrick Rose (3)Chicago Bulls Kevin Love Minnesota Timberwolves
April Michael Beasley Miami Heat O. J. Mayo (2)Memphis Grizzlies
2009–10
November Brandon Jennings Milwaukee Bucks Tyreke Evans Sacramento Kings
DecemberBrandon Jennings (2)Milwaukee BucksTyreke Evans (2)Sacramento Kings
JanuaryBrandon Jennings (3)Milwaukee Bucks Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors
February Jonas Jerebko Detroit Pistons Darren Collison New Orleans Hornets
MarchBrandon Jennings (4)Milwaukee Bucks Stephen Curry (2)Golden State Warriors
April Terrence Williams New Jersey Nets Stephen Curry (3)Golden State Warriors
2010–11
November Landry Fields New York Knicks Blake Griffin Los Angeles Clippers
DecemberLandry Fields (2)New York KnicksBlake Griffin (2)Los Angeles Clippers
January John Wall Washington Wizards Blake Griffin (3)Los Angeles Clippers
FebruaryJohn Wall (2)Washington WizardsBlake Griffin (4)Los Angeles Clippers
MarchJohn Wall (3)Washington WizardsBlake Griffin (5)Los Angeles Clippers
AprilJohn Wall (4)Washington WizardsBlake Griffin (6)Los Angeles Clippers
2011–12
December Kyrie Irving Cleveland Cavaliers Ricky Rubio Minnesota Timberwolves
JanuaryKyrie Irving (2)Cleveland CavaliersRicky Rubio (2)Minnesota Timberwolves
FebruaryKyrie Irving (3)Cleveland Cavaliers Isaiah Thomas Sacramento Kings
MarchKyrie Irving (4)Cleveland CavaliersIsaiah Thomas (2)Sacramento Kings
April Ivan Johnson Atlanta Hawks Kenneth Faried Denver Nuggets
2012–13
November Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Charlotte Bobcats Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers
December Bradley Beal Washington Wizards Damian Lillard (2)Portland Trail Blazers
JanuaryBradley Beal (2)Washington WizardsDamian Lillard (3)Portland Trail Blazers
February Dion Waiters Cleveland Cavaliers Damian Lillard (4)Portland Trail Blazers
March Jonas Valančiūnas Toronto Raptors Damian Lillard (5)Portland Trail Blazers
April Chris Copeland New York Knicks Damian Lillard (6)Portland Trail Blazers
2013–14
November Michael Carter-Williams Philadelphia 76ers Ben McLemore Sacramento Kings
December Victor Oladipo Orlando Magic Trey Burke Utah Jazz
JanuaryMichael Carter-Williams (2)Philadelphia 76ersTrey Burke (2)Utah Jazz
FebruaryVictor Oladipo (2)Orlando Magic Nick Calathes Memphis Grizzlies
MarchMichael Carter-Williams (3)Philadelphia 76ers Gorgui Dieng Minnesota Timberwolves
AprilMichael Carter-Williams (4)Philadelphia 76ersTrey Burke (3) Utah Jazz
2014–15
November Jabari Parker Milwaukee Bucks Andrew Wiggins Minnesota Timberwolves
December Nikola Mirotić Chicago Bulls Andrew Wiggins (2)Minnesota Timberwolves
January Elfrid Payton Orlando Magic Andrew Wiggins (3)Minnesota Timberwolves
February Marcus Smart Boston Celtics Andrew Wiggins (4)Minnesota Timberwolves
MarchNikola Mirotić (2)Chicago Bulls Jordan Clarkson Los Angeles Lakers
April Bojan Bogdanović Brooklyn Nets Rodney Hood Utah Jazz
2015–16
November Kristaps Porziņģis New York Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns Minnesota Timberwolves
DecemberKristaps Porziņģis (2)New York KnicksKarl-Anthony Towns (2)Minnesota Timberwolves
JanuaryKristaps Porziņģis (3)New York KnicksKarl-Anthony Towns (3)Minnesota Timberwolves
February Myles Turner Indiana Pacers Karl-Anthony Towns (4)Minnesota Timberwolves
March Josh Richardson Miami Heat Karl-Anthony Towns (5)Minnesota Timberwolves
April Norman Powell Toronto Raptors Karl-Anthony Towns (6)Minnesota Timberwolves
2016–17
November Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers Jamal Murray Denver Nuggets
DecemberJoel Embiid (2)Philadelphia 76ers Buddy Hield New Orleans Pelicans
JanuaryJoel Embiid (3)Philadelphia 76ers Marquese Chriss Phoenix Suns
February Dario Šarić Philadelphia 76ers Yogi Ferrell Dallas Mavericks
MarchDario Šarić (2)Philadelphia 76ersBuddy Hield (2) Sacramento Kings
April Willy Hernangómez New York Knicks Tyler Ulis Phoenix Suns
2017–18
November Ben Simmons Philadelphia 76ers Kyle Kuzma Los Angeles Lakers
December Jayson Tatum Boston Celtics Donovan Mitchell Utah Jazz
JanuaryBen Simmons (2)Philadelphia 76ersDonovan Mitchell (2)Utah Jazz
FebruaryBen Simmons (3)Philadelphia 76ersDonovan Mitchell (3)Utah Jazz
MarchBen Simmons (4)Philadelphia 76ersDonovan Mitchell (4)Utah Jazz
2018–19
November Trae Young Atlanta Hawks Luka Dončić Dallas Mavericks
December Kevin Knox II New York Knicks Luka Dončić (2)Dallas Mavericks
JanuaryTrae Young (2)Atlanta HawksLuka Dončić (3)Dallas Mavericks
FebruaryTrae Young (3)Atlanta HawksLuka Dončić (4)Dallas Mavericks
MarchTrae Young (4)Atlanta HawksLuka Dončić (5)Dallas Mavericks
2019–20
November Kendrick Nunn Miami Heat Ja Morant Memphis Grizzlies
DecemberKendrick Nunn (2)Miami HeatJa Morant (2)Memphis Grizzlies
JanuaryKendrick Nunn (3)Miami HeatJa Morant (3)Memphis Grizzlies
February Coby White Chicago Bulls Zion Williamson New Orleans Pelicans
2020–21 December/January LaMelo Ball Charlotte Hornets Tyrese Haliburton Sacramento Kings
FebruaryLaMelo Ball (2)Charlotte HornetsTyrese Haliburton (2) Sacramento Kings
MarchLaMelo Ball (3)Charlotte Hornets Anthony Edwards Minnesota Timberwolves
April Malachi Flynn Toronto Raptors Anthony Edwards (2)Minnesota Timberwolves
May R. J. Hampton Orlando Magic Anthony Edwards (3)Minnesota Timberwolves
2021–22 November Evan Mobley Cleveland Cavaliers Josh Giddey Oklahoma City Thunder
December Franz Wagner Orlando Magic Josh Giddey (2)Oklahoma City Thunder
January Cade Cunningham Detroit Pistons Josh Giddey (3)Oklahoma City Thunder
February Scottie Barnes Toronto Raptors Josh Giddey (4)Oklahoma City Thunder
MarchScottie Barnes (2)Toronto Raptors Jalen Green Houston Rockets
2022–23 November Bennedict Mathurin Indiana Pacers Jalen Williams Oklahoma City Thunder
December Paolo Banchero Orlando Magic Keegan Murray Sacramento Kings
JanuaryPaolo Banchero (2)Orlando MagicKeegan Murray (2)Sacramento Kings
FebruaryPaolo Banchero (3)Orlando Magic Walker Kessler Utah Jazz
MarchPaolo Banchero (4)Orlando MagicJalen Williams (2)Oklahoma City Thunder
2023–24 November Jaime Jaquez Jr. Miami Heat Chet Holmgren Oklahoma City Thunder
DecemberJaime Jaquez Jr. (2)Miami HeatChet Holmgren (2)Oklahoma City Thunder
January Brandon Miller Charlotte Hornets Victor Wembanyama San Antonio Spurs
FebruaryBrandon Miller (2)Charlotte HornetsVictor Wembanyama (2)San Antonio Spurs
MarchBrandon Miller (3)Charlotte HornetsVictor Wembanyama (3)San Antonio Spurs
2024–25 November Jared McCain Philadelphia Sixers Jaylen Wells Memphis Grizzlies
December Alex Sarr Washington Wizards Yves Missi New Orleans Pelicans
January Kel'el Ware Miami Heat Stephon Castle San Antonio Spurs
February Zaccharie Risacher Atlanta Hawks Isaiah Collier Utah Jazz
MarchZaccharie Risacher (2)Atlanta HawksStephon Castle (2)San Antonio Spurs

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