Nolan Traoré Nominated for Rookie of the Month

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NBA News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Nolan Trey O'Rea, the 19-year-old French point guard, picked 19th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2025 NBA draft, Just God. Nominated for Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month. After earning more playing time starting late January, he put up strong numbers over 12 games, averaging 12.2 points, 5.6, assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting efficiently. Earlier this month, the NBA announced the nominees on March 3, 2026. In the East, Trey O'Rea joined Vijay Edgecomb of the Philadelphia 76ers and will Riley of the Washington Wizards. Khan Newepple, from the Charlotte Hornets, took home the award there while Dylan Harper won it in the West for the San Antonio Spurs. Fans and analysts have taken notice of Trey O'Rea's poise, quick changes of speed and sharp court vision. He leads all rookies and assists this month,

1:01thriving off screens from bigs like Nick Claxton and using shooters such as Noel Clowney to create options. On drives or passes, his recent surge includes multiple 20-point games, highlighting his scoring and playmaking. Even with a slight dip in three-point shooting, he's been super effective inside the arc. This lay push has Trey O'Rea a spot on the all-rookie team in a stat class that face early criticism, but is now showing real promise. For a rebuilding net squad, it's the kind of spark that keeps fans hopeful about the future. Dylan is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort, S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com.