Jackson Jr. favored for DPOY

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
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. is the DPOY favorite after Victor Wembanyama's season-ending blood clot (but not the best bet)
Tragic news struck the NBA on Thursday when it was revealed that bright young San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyma would miss the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. That is, of course, a blood clot and is appropriately being taken seriously by the Spurs as they shut down the face of their franchise.
Jaren Jackson Jr., Evan Mobley Top NBA DPOY 2025 Odds with Wemby Out for Season
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. currently has the best odds to win the award at -125 (bet $125 to win $100), per FanDuel Sportsbook. Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers owns the second-best odds at -110.
Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. emerges as DPOY betting favorite after Victor Wembanyama injury
The Memphis Grizzlies have had a solid first two thirds of the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting at 36-18 ahead of Thursday evening’s matchup vs the Indiana Pacers. Jaren Jackson Jr. was recently rewarded for his efforts with a spot in the All-Star game,
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NBA DPOY Betting Trends: Wembanyama's Season-Ending Injury Shakes Market
Wembanyama’s season-ending injury has shaken up the NBA Defensive Player of the Year race. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Evan Mobley ...
Defensive Player of the Year Race: Analyst Names Dyson Daniels Among Top Contenders With Victor Wembanyama Now Out
Yesterday, the San Antonio Spurs announced that superstar Victor Wembanyma was going to be out for the rest of this season.
Dyson Daniels DPOY odds: Rating his chances of an unexpected win
Dyson Daniels has enjoyed a tremendous 2024-25 season, and we take a glance at his chances of winning some league-wide ...
Where OKC Thunder's Trio Ranks in DPOY Odds After Victor Wembanyama's Injury
Victor Wembanyama's injury has shaken up the Defensive Player of the Year race. Here is where the Oklahoma City Thunder's ...
NBA's eight biggest stretch-run storylines: Are Lakers contenders? Will 76ers tank? Who wins MVP and DPOY?
It's stretch-run time, baby. Here are eight big storylines to watch over the last two months of the 2024-25 regular season. 1 ...
OKC Thunder See 3 In Top 6 of NBA Defensive Player of Year Odds
On Thursday, the NBA world was shocked to learn that Victor Wembanyama would be sidelined for the remainder of the regular ...
Did door just open for Heat’s Bam Adebayo to make a run for DPOY? Also, new guys still adjusting
But in order for Adebayo to win his first Defensive Player of the Year award this season, the Heat will need a very strong ...
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With Victor Wembanyama out, OKC Thunder have chance to win Defensive Player of the Year
With Victor Wembanyama out, Oklahoma City Thunder have chance to bring home Defensive Player of the Year award.
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Lu Dort Believes He Deserves To Win NBA Award
Now that Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is out of the running, multiple NBA stars are in contention for Defensive ...