Sonics rookie Kevin Durant will be named the league's Rookie of the Year on Thursday, beating out Hawks' rookie Al Horford for the honor, Percy Allen of the Seattle Times is reporting.

The source which revealed the information did so anonymously since the official announcement is not expected to come until Thursday.

Durant led all rookies in scoring, assists and free-throw percentage, and will become the first Sonic to receive the honor.

RealGM Note: Horford had a higher season FIC than Durant (882 to 763) and a higher per 40 FIC (13.9 to 11.0).

Via Seattle Times

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