With award frontrunner Victor Wembanyama sidelined for the season, the chase for the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy is wide open.

the DPOY race is wide open, and if SGA continues this level of play while leading the Thunder to the best record in the NBA, he could add a DPOY trophy to his growing list of accolades.

Who are the favorites to come away with the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024-25? Below, we break down the odds for the top contenders, including Evan Mobley. Learn more about the NBA on ...

If it weren’t for a devastating tibia tear in Week 6, Aidan Hutchinson would have run away with the latest DPOY honors. Hutchinson led the NFL in sacks at the time of his injury, so the 24-year ...

Ten of NCAA basketball's best athletes became 2024/25 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year semifinalists on Tuesday.

Both Caesars and BetMGM said there were no notable wagers placed Thursday on DPOY markets before the Wembanyama ... and has a minimal following/follower list. We'll update this post if and when ...

Senior guard JJ Quinerly of the West Virginia women's basketball has been named a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive ...

Since 1996, only one guard has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award ... Still, Daniels is No. 3 on the list, and he seems to be more than capable of crashing the party.

Another area where Wembanyama's injury will have an impact across the league is the Defensive Player of the Year race, where there is a new favorite. Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr ...