The NBA has officially revealed the All-Defensive First and Second Teams for the 2025-26 season, according to Shams Charania. The selections highlight the league's most impactful defensive players over the course of the regular season.
The 2025-26 All-Defensive First Team is headlined by Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren. Joining them on the top squad are Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert, and Derrick White. This selection marks another major defensive accolade for Gobert and Wembanyama, who continue to anchor their respective units at an elite level.
The All-Defensive Second Team features a mix of veteran stoppers and rising stars. The roster includes Bam Adebayo, Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace, Dyson Daniels, and OG Anunoby. The inclusion of young talents like Wallace and Daniels underscores a shift in the league's defensive hierarchy as emerging perimeter defenders gain recognition.
These honors are awarded based on voting from a global panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. The announcement comes as the NBA continues its postseason awards rollout for the 2025-26 campaign.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Sources & Original Reporting
