LeBron James’ ranking (No. 22) in Bleacher Report’s list of NBA history’s best defenders triggered Tony Allen, who was a spot ...

Every day this week, the NBC Sports NBA writing crew is breaking down the league's individual postseason awards and giving you their thoughts and predictions. We've done MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie ...

As that rare basketball player with a defensive-first mindset, Matisse Thybulle, formerly of the University of Washington, ...

As we get closer to the end of the regular season, it’s only natural that award chatter will perk up. The narrative pendulum has swung quite a few times in the MVP race for example; Shai ...

Nikola Jokić has found the perfect time to revert back to his defensive ways. AAron Ontiveroz / The Denver Post via Getty Images Stars are playing like role players. And a role player is performing ...

SAN ANTONIO (May 22, 2026) – The NBA today announced that Victor Wembanyama has been unanimously named to the 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team, marking his second All-Defensive First Team ...

Kevin Durant stands out among offensive legends for his consistently strong defensive metrics, especially during his time with the Warriors. Despite common perceptions, Magic Johnson led the NBA in ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, May 22, 2026 – Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren was named to the 2025-26 KIA NBA All-Defensive First Team and guard Cason Wallace was named to the 2025-26 NBA ...

Derrick White recorded one steal and one block against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. That is not something eye-popping, for sure. But what makes it special is that the Boston Celtics guard has ...

Defense has fueled the Detroit Pistons, and guard Ausar Thompson (9) has helped lead the team's charge. Matt Krohn / Imagn Images MINNEAPOLIS — Since the beginning of the NBA season, J.B. Bickerstaff ...

After an abysmal start to the NBA season defensively, the Lakers turned a corner on that end of the floor over the last month, and they’re confident the reasoning behind the turnaround can help lead ...

Almost a month ago, I wrote about the Celtics 40/20 pursuit — the race to win 40 games before losing 20, which has been proven to be a key indicator of a team’s potential to win a championship. Since ...