This is not where the Milwaukee Bucks thought they would be after the first week of the season. With losses to the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets, as well as a loss on the road to the Boston Celtics, ...

Victor Wembanyama begs to differ.

The Los Angeles Lakers' lack of size and rim protection has been a glaring weakness ever since they traded Anthony Davis. Those issues were more prevalent than ever in their 116-104 Game 3 loss to the ...

After seeing arguably the Nets’ best rim protection of the season fuel their easiest rout of the year, it begs the obvious question: Where had this been? And can they do it again? Nic Claxton’s six ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder have boasted the best defense in the NBA throughout the 2024-25 season. In fact, many observers consider OKC's defense one of the most suffocating in recent memory, and the ...

The Houston Rockets ascended to new heights this season by using an elite defense and even offensive production. They dominated teams defensively and consistently crashed the glass at a higher rate ...

Derrick White is one of the most unique defenders in the NBA, and that’s reflected in his defensive stats in the paint. But the rim protection they’ve gotten from Neemias Queta this season is the much ...

Alabama basketball defeated North Dakota 91-62 in its season opener. Sophomore Aiden Sherrell, playing center, recorded a career-high four blocks. Coach Nate Oats praised Sherrell's rim protection but ...

LeBron James was spectacular with 38 points and 10 rebounds, setting the mark for most points scored in an NBA playoff game by a 40-year-old. But he wasn’t good enough to cover up arguably the Lakers’ ...

The Lakers have been making calls to acquire perimeter help and rim protection, league sources said. And between Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber, the front office has about $40 million in ...