The explanation for a musical genre affecting Robinson’s defense goes something like this: Robinson held his ground against Wembanyama twice — on 17- and 20-foot jumpers — without fouling him. Robinson contested both shots, and both missed, although San Antonio Spurs followers believe the shot Wemby took near the buzzer was a good one.

The NBA Finals are giving the Rockets a reminder that their defensive identity, led by Amen Thompson, is worth building around.

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren were the two leading vote-getters on the Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team. Official release The NBA today announced the 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Defensive Team. A global media panel of 100 voters selected the Kia NBA All-Defensive Team.

NBA reveals the 2025-26 All-Defensive teams, including young stars Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren.

The Kentucky men’s basketball program landed two representatives on the 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive teams as both Cason Wallace and Bam Adebayo were recognized in an announcement from the league on Friday night.

If there’s one statistic from LA’s very successful recent stretch of basketball that has produced six wins in seven games, it’s this: the Lakers rank 6 th in the NBA in defensive efficiency. In solidifying the run with consecutive wins against ...

Karl Anthony Towns wanted the focus to be on his teammate's latest accomplishment and presumed snub following Saturday's 121-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama, this season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year, fittingly spearheads the 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team, which the league anno