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 ...

"I'm a player that's going to do whatever it takes, do whatever the organization needs me to do," said the Houston alum.

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.

Last year, the NBA started publishing "tracking data," which is gathered using a system of cameras that track every player movement on the floor. It provides a bunch of cool stuff to look at, and ...

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 ...

When thinking of the best rim protectors across the NBA, some of the most common answers include Rudy Gobert or Myles Turner at the top of the list. For Anthony Edwards, that's not the case. After the ...

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 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 Nets were at a loss for words after Wednesday night’s game, a 105-103 loss to the Trail Blazers, slipped away in brutal fashion, their 14th defeat in 17 games. Jacque Vaughn admitted that there ...