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Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Timberwolves Big Man Rudy Gobert Narrowly Makes Another NBA All-Defensive Team
The Minnesota Timberwolves will play game two of the NBA Western Conference Finals on Thursday night, looking to even up their series vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, 1-1. But prior to tonight's NBA Playoff activities, the league has released their 2024-25 NBA All-Defensive Teams. If you'll remember, not only did Rudy Gobert make All-Defense 1st Team last season, but for the fourth time in his career, he was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Twelve months later, however, the 7-foot Frenchman seems to have fallen (nearly) out of favor amongst All-NBA voters. Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Yes, Rudy did make his 8th career NBA All-Defensive team… but barely. Instead of landing back on the 1st team, for the seventh time in his Hall of Fame career, Gobert was relegated to the 2nd Team for the first time ever. Rudy Gobert makes NBA All-Defensive 2nd Team Not only that, but out of the ten defensive standouts to make out the 1st and 2nd teams, Rudy Gobert landed by far the least amount of 'points', at just 65 — (3) 1st place votes + (59) 2nd place votes. Advertisement Jaden McDaniels, who was named All-Defense 2nd Team in 2024-25, received votes again this year, but not nearly enough (10 points) to make either 1st or 2nd Team. Anthony Edwards also got a few 2nd place votes (3 points). All-Defense (1st Team) 1st place Votes 2nd Place Votes Total Points Evan Mobley (CLE) 99 1 199 Dyson Daniels (ATL) 91 9 191 Lu Dort (OKC) 81 18 180 Draymond Green (GSW) 81 17 179 Amen Thompson (HOU) 74 23 171 All-Defense (2nd Team) 1st place Votes 2nd Place Votes Total Points Ivica Zubac (LAC) 29 56 114 Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM) 21 65 107 Jalen Williams (OKC) 6 67 79 Toumani Camara (POR) 6 62 74 Rudy Gobert (MIN) 3 59 65 Related: Minnesota Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Fined Again Of course, crybaby Draymond Green climbed back into the All-Defensive 1st Team, after campaigning for himself all year long. Unfortunately for the 2016-17 DPOY, it does not appear as if he will have the backing to win 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year, as that seems destined to land with Cleveland's Evan Mobley.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson 'fully cleared' for activities following gruesome leg injury in 2024
Detroit Lions star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson appears to have marked a major turning point in his recovery from a gruesome leg injury that ended his 2024 campaign prematurely. He suffered a broken tibia and fibula in Week 6, requiring emergency surgery and a stint on IR to close out the season. Hutchinson addressed his progress in the rehab process with reporters late in May. Advertisement "What's the next hurdle for you in terms of getting back to doing everything?" one reporter asked. "I'm fully cleared," Hutchinson replied. Hutchinson led the NFL with 7.5 sacks at the time of his injury, well on his way to a viable campaign to win 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year — an honor that instead went to Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II. Through five games, Hutchinson had amassed 7 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble and 19 combined tackles.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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Ime Udoka: Amen Thompson can be a ‘top 15, all-NBA' player for Rockets
In just his second NBA season, Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson is already drawing consideration for All-Defensive First Team honors and perhaps even 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year. With elite defense, athleticism, and positional versatility, the 22-year-old averaged 14.1 points (55.7% FG), 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.3 blocks in 32.2 minutes per game during the regular season. Advertisement But in just his second year since being drafted at No. 4 overall in the 2023 first round, there's still ample time for the 6-foot-7 dynamo to get even better. How much better? Rockets head coach Ime Udoka tells Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated: He can be a top 15-level player. All-NBA level. People are seeing flashes. We see more. To say the least, it's extremely high praise from a coach who is known around the league for his emphasis on defense and defensive culture. Two weeks ago on April 6, Thompson led a defensive effort against Golden State superstar Steph Curry that saw the future Hall of Famer limited to just 3 points on 1-of-10 shooting (10.0%). It was the lowest scoring game of Curry's NBA career in games where he's played at least 30 minutes. Advertisement With a playoff series looming against the Warriors, Thompson will have an opportunity to do it again —and this time, with a national and global spotlight on each game. Game 1 of the best-of-seven, first-round series is Sunday night (schedule) at Houston's Toyota Center. Expect Thompson to again be Houston's primary defender on Curry. More: 'Special, relentless': Rockets, Steph Curry marvel at defense of Amen Thompson This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Ime Udoka: Amen Thompson can be a 'top 15, all-NBA' player for Rockets
USA Today
18-04-2025
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- USA Today
Ime Udoka: Amen Thompson can be a ‘top 15, all-NBA' player for Rockets
Ime Udoka: Amen Thompson can be a 'top 15, all-NBA' player for Rockets Regarding Amen Thompson, Rockets coach Ime Udoka tells Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated: 'He can be a top 15-level player. All-NBA level. People are seeing flashes. We see more.' In just his second NBA season, Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson is already drawing consideration for All-Defensive First Team honors and perhaps even 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year. With elite defense, athleticism, and positional versatility, the 22-year-old averaged 14.1 points (55.7% FG), 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.3 blocks in 32.2 minutes per game during the regular season. But in just his second year since being drafted at No. 4 overall in the 2023 first round, there's still ample time for the 6-foot-7 dynamo to get even better. How much better? Rockets head coach Ime Udoka tells Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated: He can be a top 15-level player. All-NBA level. People are seeing flashes. We see more. To say the least, it's extremely high praise from a coach who is known around the league for his emphasis on defense and defensive culture. Two weeks ago on April 6, Thompson led a defensive effort against Golden State superstar Steph Curry that saw the future Hall of Famer limited to just 3 points on 1-of-10 shooting (10.0%). It was the lowest scoring game of Curry's NBA career in games where he's played at least 30 minutes. With a playoff series looming against the Warriors, Thompson will have an opportunity to do it again —and this time, with a national and global spotlight on each game. Game 1 of the best-of-seven, first-round series is Sunday night (schedule) at Houston's Toyota Center. Expect Thompson to again be Houston's primary defender on Curry. More: 'Special, relentless': Rockets, Steph Curry marvel at defense of Amen Thompson
