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NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds: What does Victor Wembanyama's injury mean to the award race?
Victor Wembanyama was, until Thursday's news that he's expected to miss the rest of the season, a mortal lock to win Defensive Player of the Year. He has blocked 74 more shots tha
With Victor Wembanyama out, Jaren Jackson Jr. becomes new favorite for NBA Defensive Player of the Year
With Wembanyama out, the NBA has a new leaderboard for the DPOY race at BetMGM. Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is the odds-on favorite, followed by another agile big man then a trio of guards.
NBA Defensive Player of the Year prediction, odds: New best bets to win DPOY with Victor Wembanyama injury news
News of Victor Wembanyama's season-ending blood clot diagnosis shook the NBA world to its core. The Sporting News discusses how Wemby's injury affects the Defensive Player of the Year betting odds, and introduces you to the new best bets to win DPOY.
2024-25 NBA award odds: Jackson Jr. favored for DPOY after Wemby injury news
What to know: Many believe Wemby was robbed of the award last year, but it appears that won't be the case this year. A center or power forward has won DPOY 17 of the last 20 years. Kawhi Leonard won it in 2014-15 and 2015-16, and Marcus Smart won it in 2021-22. Wemby currently leads the league in blocks with 3.8 per game.
Jaren Jackson Jr., Evan Mobley Top NBA DPOY 2025 Odds with Wemby Out for Season
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Wembanyama’s Season-Ending Injury Alters NBA Defensive Player of the Year Betting Market
The San Antonio Spurs star's 176 blocks and 52 steals by the All-Star break had him listed at -2,000 by ESPN BET on the NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds market.
Victor Wembaynama Now Ineligible To Win NBA Defensive Player Of The Year
Victory Wembanyama is out for the season, which will effectively end his chase at winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
Wembanyama's season cut short due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, dashing Defensive Player of the Year hopes
NBA players now have to appear in at least 65 games in order to qualify for various awards. Wemby, as of the injury announcement, has only played in 46 this year.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Defensive Player of Year favorite after Victor Wembanyama thrombosis injury ends season
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s new Defensive Player of the Year odds could have big implications this upcoming offseason for the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA awards: Picks for MVP, All-NBA teams, Rookie of the Year
The NBA MVP race is likely a two-player race, while Rookie of the Year remains open. Projecting the top awards, including All-NBA teams.
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Should an OKC Thunder Player Take Home Defensive Player of the Year?
Above everything else catapulting the Oklahoma City Thunder to an astounding 44-10 record at the All-Star break, its defense has been the shining star of its do ...