The NBA on Monday released the 2025-26 All-Defensive Teams, revealing the results of voting by a 100-member media panel that awards two points for every First Team vote and one point for a Second Team vote.
First Team
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs — 200 points
Chet Holmgren, Thunder — 190
Ausar Thompson, Pistons — 166
Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves — 151
Derrick White, Celtics — 146
Wembanyama, the league’s Defensive Player of the Year, was the only unanimous First Team selection, appearing on the top line of all 100 ballots. Runner-up Chet Holmgren garnered 93 First Team votes and four Second Team nods.
Second Team
Scottie Barnes, Raptors — 130 points
Cason Wallace, Thunder — 94
Bam Adebayo, Heat — 71
OG Anunoby, Knicks — 67
Dyson Daniels, Hawks — 50
Source: Hoops Rumors
