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Nuggets Listed as Favorites to Land All-Defensive Wing Behind Lakers, Mavericks
Nuggets Listed as Favorites to Land All-Defensive Wing Behind Lakers, Mavericks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Denver Nuggets, behind Nikola Jokic, are expected to compete in the Western Conference for the next several years despite the lack of All-Star talent around him. Advertisement Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, and Michael Porter Jr. are all quality players, although none of them are a reliable true second option on a championship team, especially on the defensive end of the floor. Jokic has the uncanny ability to make anyone around him suddenly become one of the better scorers in the league, although his impact on the defensive end is simply not on par with his offensive skillset. As a result, the Nuggets are expected to try and make an offseason move to bolster their defense. Jan 12, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones (5) controls the ball ahead of Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) in the third quarter at Ball Arena. © Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Denver has very limited cap space and doesn't boast the best in the way of trade assets, although they have the fifth-best odds to land Herb Jones in a trade this summer, according to offshore sportsbook Bovada. Advertisement Other teams in the mix include the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, who have better trade packages available to land the All-Defensive forward. The Nuggets' payroll is very top-heavy, and they don't exactly boast expiring contracts that would be appealing to the rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans. They could send a package centered around Porter Jr., although the Pelicans would then need to match his salary. Jones averaged 11 points on 41.8 percent shooting from deep in 2023-24, his last healthy season. He played only 20 games last season as injuries plagued New Orleans, although he is generally seen as the very best perimeter defender in the NBA. Advertisement Unless Denver can shed some salary in a move before adding Jones, expect the Lakers and Mavericks, as well as the Spurs and Rockets, to remain the favorites. Check out the Inside the Nuggets homepage for more news, analysis, and must-read articles. Related: David Adelman Reveals What Nuggets Must Add in Offseason Related: Denver Nuggets Get Major Coaching News on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Where Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. landed on NBA's All-Defensive team
(This article was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. secured his third career All-Defensive team selection on May 22. Jackson, 25, was selected as a second-team All-Defense member after a strong 2024-25 season. This was his first time being a member of the second team. Advertisement Jackson was first named a member of the All-Defensive first team after the 2021-22 season. He followed up that campaign by winning the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award during the 2022-23 season and making the All-Defensive first team again. Former Grizzlies wing Tony Allen holds the franchise record for most first-team All-Defensive finishes (three) and total All-Defensive finishes (six). Memphis finished 10th in defensive rating this season. When Jackson was in the game, those numbers were even better. According to NBA stats, the Grizzlies' defensive rating was 4.2 points better when Jackson was on the floor. As in recent years, the Grizzlies prided themselves on building a playmaking defense. Memphis finished third in blocks per game and seventh in steals. Advertisement Jackson's hands were all over that success. In 74 games, Jackson averaged 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals per contest. He also ranked sixth in the NBA in stocks (steals and blocks combined) per game. Memphis was one of the NBA's elite defenses in the first half of the season, but its numbers drastically slipped in the second half. In late February, Jackson was a slight favorite over Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley for the Defensive Player of the Year award. Mobley went on to win the award, while Jackson finished seventh in voting. Jackson received 21 votes for the first team and 65 second-team votes among a panel of 100 media members for the All-Defensive teams. Another announcement with major implications for Jackson and the Grizzlies will take place May 23. The NBA will announce the three All-NBA teams. Advertisement If Jackson is named as a member of an All-NBA team, he will become eligible for what is often referred to as the "supermax" extension. This would be a five-year contract that could potentially make Jackson the highest-paid player in NBA history. If Jackson misses out on All-NBA he could still receive a contract extension this summer, but it would be capped at 10% above his current salary. Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. makes All-Defensive team
National Post
22-05-2025
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Canadian Luguentz Dort named to NBA's All-Defensive Team
Cleveland's Evan Mobley, the defensive player of the year this season, was also the top vote-getter for the NBA's All-Defensive team that was revealed on Thursday and includes Canadian Luguentz Dort. Article content Article content Mobley got 99 first-team votes from a global panel of 100 writers and broadcasters who cover the NBA and cast ballots to determine award winners. He was a second-team pick on the lone other ballot. Article content Montreal's Dort appeared on 99 ballots as he continued his rise from an undrafted player on a two-way contract to an elite NBA defender for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Article content Dort, who was named to the All-Defensive first team a day after Thunder teammate and fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA MVP, has teamed with Alex Caruso to form a top-level defensive duo that helped Oklahoma City finish with the best regular-season record. The Thunder took a 1-0 lead into Game 2 on the Western Conference final Wednesday against visiting Minnesota. Article content Atlanta's Dyson Daniels, Golden State's Draymond Green and Houston's Amen Thompson rounded out the first team. Daniels joined Mobley as the only players to appear on all 100 ballots; Daniels got 91 first-team nods and nine second-team votes. Article content Green — now a five-time first-team selection and a nine-time All-Defensive pick overall — appeared on 98 ballots and Thompson was on 97 ballots. Article content The second team was Portland's Toumani Camara, Minnesota's Rudy Gobert, Memphis' Jaren Jackson Jr., Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams and the Los Angeles Clippers' Ivica Zubac. Article content Gobert is now an eight-time All-Defensive team selection. Article content Ballots were cast shortly before the start of the playoffs. The final awards to be handed out by the league to recognize excellence in this regular season will come Friday, when the All-NBA teams are unveiled. Article content The other awards that were part of that voting process and have already been unveiled: Oklahoma City's Gilgeous-Alexander winning MVP, Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson winning coach of the year, Atlanta's Dyson Daniels winning most improved player, San Antonio's Stephon Castle winning rookie of the year, Cleveland's Evan Mobley winning defensive player of the year, New York's Jalen Brunson winning clutch player of the year and Boston's Payton Pritchard winning sixth man of the year. Article content Other awards announced by the league since the end of the regular season: Golden State's Stephen Curry won the Twyman-Stokes teammate of the year award, Warriors teammate Green won the hustle award, Oklahoma City's Sam Presti won executive of the year and Boston's Jrue Holiday won the sportsmanship award for the second time in his career as well as the league's social justice award. Article content
Forbes
22-05-2025
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NBA Announces All-Defensive Teams For 2024-25 Season
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 13: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after making a ... More three-point basket against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 13, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) The NBA has announced their All-Defensive first and second teams today, an honor awarded to the NBA's best defensive performers. In recent years, the position requirement was removed from all defensive teams, so the 10 best defenders according to the voters regardless of position were selected. This is the second season that defensive voting has been positionless. The first team members are as follows, Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, Oklahoma City Thunder forward/guard Lu Dort, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley, and Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson. The second team members are as follows, Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams, and Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac. Oklahoma City was the only team to have two members on the All-Defensive teams, and they will need them on their current run toward the title. There were many first timers this year, which shows just how talented the league's future is, especially on the defensive end. Congratulations to every player who received this honor.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Canada's Luguentz Dort named to NBA's All-Defensive Team
Cleveland's Evan Mobley, the defensive player of the year this season, was also the top vote-getter for the NBA's All-Defensive team that was revealed on Thursday and includes Canadian Luguentz Dort. Mobley got 99 first-team votes from a global panel of 100 writers and broadcasters who cover the NBA and cast ballots to determine award winners. He was a second-team pick on the lone other ballot. Montreal's Dort appeared on 99 ballots as he continued his rise from an undrafted player on a two-way contract to an elite NBA defender for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dort, who was named to the All-Defensive first team a day after Thunder teammate and fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA MVP, has teamed with Alex Caruso to form a top-level defensive duo that helped Oklahoma City finish with the best regular-season record. The Thunder took a 1-0 lead into Game 2 on the Western Conference final Wednesday against visiting Minnesota. Atlanta's Dyson Daniels, Golden State's Draymond Green and Houston's Amen Thompson rounded out the first team. Daniels joined Mobley as the only players to appear on all 100 ballots; Daniels got 91 first-team nods and nine second-team votes. Green — now a five-time first-team selection and a nine-time All-Defensive pick overall — appeared on 98 ballots and Thompson was on 97 ballots. The second team was Portland's Toumani Camara, Minnesota's Rudy Gobert, Memphis' Jaren Jackson Jr., Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams and the Los Angeles Clippers' Ivica Zubac. Gobert is now an eight-time All-Defensive team selection. Ballots were cast shortly before the start of the playoffs. The final awards to be handed out by the league to recognize excellence in this regular season will come Friday, when the All-NBA teams are unveiled. The other awards that were part of that voting process and have already been unveiled: Oklahoma City's Gilgeous-Alexander winning MVP, Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson winning coach of the year, Atlanta's Dyson Daniels winning most improved player, San Antonio's Stephon Castle winning rookie of the year, Cleveland's Evan Mobley winning defensive player of the year, New York's Jalen Brunson winning clutch player of the year and Boston's Payton Pritchard winning sixth man of the year. Other awards announced by the league since the end of the regular season: Golden State's Stephen Curry won the Twyman-Stokes teammate of the year award, Warriors teammate Green won the hustle award, Oklahoma City's Sam Presti won executive of the year and Boston's Jrue Holiday won the sportsmanship award for the second time in his career as well as the league's social justice award. ___ - With files from The Canadian Press. AP NBA: Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press
