One of this year's contenders for NBA Defensive Player of the Year is trying to follow in the footsteps of Marcus Smart. The ...

Trae Young is the latest to give his vote to Dyson Daniels to win the Defensive Player of the Year award this season.

Defensive Player of the Year What to know ... or power forward has won the award 17 of the last 20 years. Kawhi Leonard won it in 2014-15 and 2015-16, and Marcus Smart won it in 2021-22.

The former Defensive Player of the Year has been cited as a potential trade target for the Miami Heat in the summer.

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From Crucial Contributor to an Uncertain Future Marcus Smart's initial years with the Boston Celtics were marked by substantial contributions and a reputation for tenacity on the court. Seen as an ...

According to NBA Advanced Analytics ... Dort, a dark horse for the award, is a do-it-all defender in the style of former DPOY Marcus Smart for the 44-10 Thunder. He is the best defender on ...

Dyson Daniels wasn't shy to reveal that he is gunning for the Defensive Player of the Year award following the Hawks' win.

Victor Wembanyama was, until Thursday's news that he's expected to miss the rest of the season, a mortal lock to win ...

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Dyson Daniels made defensive history during Tuesday's 134-102 road win over the Charlotte ...