With Victor Wembanyama out, Jaren Jackson Jr. becomes new favorite for NBA Defensive Player of the Year
With Wembanyama out, the NBA has a new leaderboard for the DPOY race at BetMGM. Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is the odds-on favorite, followed by another agile big man then a trio of guards.
NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds: What does Victor Wembanyama's injury mean to the award race?
Victor Wembanyama was, until Thursday's news that he's expected to miss the rest of the season, a mortal lock to win Defensive Player of the Year. He has blocked 74 more shots tha
Jaren Jackson Jr. Defensive Player of Year favorite after Victor Wembanyama thrombosis injury ends season
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s new Defensive Player of the Year odds could have big implications this upcoming offseason for the Memphis Grizzlies.
How Victor Wembanyama's Injury Affects Grizzlies Star Jaren Jackson
C rushing news came out of San Antonio earlier Thursday, as it was announced that All-Star center Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to dealing wi
Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. emerges as DPOY betting favorite after Victor Wembanyama injury
The Memphis Grizzlies have had a solid first two thirds of the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting at 36-18 ahead of Thursday evening’s matchup vs the Indiana Pacers. Jaren Jackson Jr. was recently rewarded for his efforts with a spot in the All-Star game,
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NBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) rankings 2024-25: Top 5 candidates after week 11 ft. Dyson Daniels
As we pass the halfway point in the NBA season, most award races are wide open. While the DPOY has a clear runaway favorite, there are other players building strong cases. For most of the award's ...
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2025-26 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award Odds: T.J. Watt Headlines Next Season's Favorites
Although Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt led the NFL Defensive Player of the Year race for much of the season, Patrick Surtain II dominated down the stretch for the Denver Broncos ...
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NBA Awards Rankings: Can anyone challenge Victor Wembanyama for DPOY?
Heading into the 2024-25 NBA campaign, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama securing Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) honors almost felt predetermined. The 7-foot-3 French phenom was ...
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Anthony Davis Believes Victor Wembanyama Is Being Pushed For DPOY
Anthony Davis is one of the most dominant defenders in NBA history, yet the Los Angeles Lakers star has never won the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award. This season, Davis has expressed ...
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2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds: Wembanyama The Favorite
Most sportsbooks will display odds in the American format as listed above. We'll use 2022-23's DPOY race as an example: As the season progressed, with Jaren Jackson Jr. having been a big favorite ...
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Broncos DPoY Patrick Surtain II Explains His Goal for 2025
Many players would regard winning the AP Defensive Player of the Year award as the crowning moment of an individual's career, but Denver Broncos All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II is built ...