- Victor Wembanyama is the clear favorite to repeat as Defensive Player of the Year (−360) after dominant rim protection and team defense last season.
- Chet Holmgren is the nearest challenger (+1200) thanks to his shot‑blocking and impact, but still a longshot on the oddsboard.
- Veteran threats and surprise candidates lurk — Rudy Gobert could chase a fifth DPOY (+3000), while disruptors like Ausar Thompson and defenders such as Evan Mobley could upset the race.
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