10 Best Defensive Specialists In The 2026 NBA Free Agency

Here are the 10 best defensive specialists in the 2026 NBA free agency, ranked by their defense, activity, rim protection, ...
The New York Times

Scottie Barnes for Defensive Player of the Year? This block strengthens his case

Scottie Barnes continues crafting a case as one of the NBA's most versatile and impactful defenders. Alonzo Adams / Imagn Images This is the kind of clutch play that crystallizes a Defensive Player of ...
The New York Times

After trading another defensive building block, what’s next for Jets?

Will McDonald (center) could be the last edge rusher remaining from a rotation that featured Micheal Clemons (left) and Jermaine Johnson last season. Joseph Maiorana / Imagn Images There was a point ...