The Los Angeles Lakers may have a special player in second-year guard Chris Manon, who wants to be dominant on the defensive ...

VP of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham says that Nic Claxton could be a major factor in enchancing the Bulls' defense.

Ugonna Onyenso averaged 2.1 blocks in just 15 minutes per game in four years of college. Detroit Pistons traded up for him in ...

At HoopsHype, we maintain multiple all-time rankings lists, including the HoopsHype 79 for top NBA players and the HoopsHype International 79 for foreign stars. Those lists are updated annually during ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are moving forward without the free-agent rights to a former Boston Celtics defensive menace.

Defense has become the Phoenix Suns' calling card. Even in a league driven by pace and offensive explosions, their swarming defensive pressure is one of the NBA's standout stories. It’s not hard to ...

The Lakers have interest in bringing back Chris Mañon to the roster via free agency this season on two-way contract.

Here is a potential three-team trade idea that gives the Lakers Peyton Watson and Daniel Gafford while helping the Nuggets ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, May 22, 2026 – Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren was named to the 2025-26 KIA NBA All-Defensive First Team and guard Cason Wallace was named to the 2025-26 NBA ...

Kevin Durant stands out among offensive legends for his consistently strong defensive metrics, especially during his time with the Warriors. Despite common perceptions, Magic Johnson led the NBA in ...

The NBA has officially announced its All-Defensive teams for the 2025/26 season (Twitter links). The teams are determined by a panel of 100 media members, with players receiving two points for a First ...

After an abysmal start to the NBA season defensively, the Lakers turned a corner on that end of the floor over the last month, and they’re confident the reasoning behind the turnaround can help lead ...