Small ball has probably overtaken it at this point, but not too long ago “rim protection” was the biggest buzzword in the NBA. A single elite rim protector can alter a team’s defense in a way no other ...

Chet Holmgren is the best rim protector in the NBA. Well, at least that's what 2025 Coach of the Year, Kenny Atkinson, believes. Cavs HC Kenny Atkinson calls Chet Holmgren ‘the number one rim ...

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 ...

The Trail Blazers are blocking 5.2 shots per game this season, ninth-most in the NBA. The simple assumption to be gleaned from that solid standing is Portland must be a good rim-protecting team, too.

After watching, scouting and reading about Victor Wembanyama for a good part of the last three and a half years, there’s very little about his profile as an NBA Draft prospect that I haven’t either ...

After proving herself as college basketball’s best defender through multiple accolades, Los Angeles Sparks rookie forward Cameron Brink revealed her unflinching confidence on how that would translate ...

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 ...

The Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan is arguably the most athletic center in the NBA, and his ability to block shots has never been in question. But rim protection—one of the most crucial aspects ...

Rob Schaefer: Marc Eversley says Bulls are focused on adding rim protection to complement Nikola Vucevic. Said that could be addressed via free agency or trade 📅 On this day in 2011, the @Cleveland ...