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NBA 2025-2026 Season
Player signings, trades, and roster moves for the 2025-2026 NBA season, including major acquisitions and team restructuring.
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2026-08-02 to 2026-10-30 · UTC publication dates
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Evan Mobley of Cleveland Cavaliers wins 2024 NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Evan Mobley, an interior defender for the Cleveland Cavaliers, won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024. His selection benefited from the ineligibility of Victor Wembanyama, who was sidelined by a venous thrombosis that ended his season in February.
Wembanyama named 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year
Victor Wembanyama was elected NBA Rookie of the Year in 2024 following his first season with the San Antonio Spurs. This award recognized his exceptional performance and impact as a first-year player.
Spurs win first playoff game against Portland Trail Blazers
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in their first playoff game, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 35 points. The second game of the series was scheduled for the following Tuesday.
Rudy Gobert wins fourth NBA Defensive Player of the Year award
Rudy Gobert, a French defender for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award four times (2018, 2019, 2021, and 2024), making him one of the most decorated defenders in NBA history.
San Antonio Spurs finish second in Western Conference
The San Antonio Spurs finished in second place in the Western Conference, surpassing early season expectations. This strong finish was attributed in part to Victor Wembanyama's defensive impact and overall performance.
Wembanyama posts season-best statistics: 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game
Victor Wembanyama recorded his most complete statistical line of the season with 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game in less than 30 minutes of playing time per game (averaging 29.2 minutes). These numbers demonstrate his comprehensive impact on both ends of the floor.
Wembanyama won Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month three times
Victor Wembanyama was named Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month three times during the season, in January, February, and March, demonstrating his consistent defensive excellence.
Wembanyama averaged 3.1 blocks per game, leading the NBA
During the regular season, Victor Wembanyama led the NBA in blocks with an average of 3.1 blocks per game, significantly ahead of all other players. In one game against the New Orleans Pelicans in October, he recorded 9 blocks in a victory that went to overtime.
Victor Wembanyama wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year at age 22
Victor Wembanyama, a 22-year-old French pivot for the San Antonio Spurs, won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He became the youngest player ever to win this award and achieved unprecedented unanimity, being selected as the first choice by all members of the voting panel of journalists. This is the first time since the award's introduction in the 1982-1983 season that a player received unanimous first-place votes.
Wembanyama among three finalists for NBA MVP award
Victor Wembanyama is one of three finalists for the NBA Most Valuable Player award, alongside Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder and Serbian Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets. Jokic has already won the award three times (2021, 2022, 2024).
San Antonio Spurs compile second-best regular season record with 62-20 standings
The San Antonio Spurs, featuring Victor Wembanyama, compiled the second-best record in the NBA during the 2025-26 season with 62 wins and 20 losses. The team also ranked third in the league in defensive rating.
Wembanyama becomes youngest-ever NBA Defensive Player of the Year at 22 years old
Victor Wembanyama became the youngest player ever to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award at 22 years and 98 days old. He led the league in blocks with 3.1 per game for the third consecutive season.
Victor Wembanyama unanimously wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year with 100 first-place votes
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs received all 100 first-place votes to unanimously win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. This makes him the first player in the award's 43-year history (since 1982-1983) to achieve a unanimous vote. Wembanyama secured 500 total voting points.
San Antonio Spurs' Wembanyama scores franchise record 35 points in playoff debut
Victor Wembanyama set a San Antonio Spurs franchise record by scoring 35 points in his playoff debut, leading the team to a 111-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. He also recorded 2 blocks in the playoff-opening game.
Wembanyama records career highs in points and rebounds with two-time All-Star season
Victor Wembanyama averaged career highs of 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game during the 2025-26 season while also averaging 1.0 steal per game. As a two-time All-Star, he joined David Robinson as the only two Spurs players to win Defensive Player of the Year within their first three seasons since 1991-92.
Chet Holmgren finishes second in Defensive Player of the Year voting
Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren finished second in the NBA Defensive Player of the Year voting with 239 points, receiving 76 second-place votes.
Detroit Pistons finish 60-22 with East No. 1 seed
The Detroit Pistons completed the 2025-26 regular season with a 60-22 record, earning the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. This is the third-best record in franchise history and the first No. 1 seed for the Pistons since 2006-07.
San Antonio Spurs finish with 62-20 record and No. 2 seed in Western Conference
The San Antonio Spurs completed the 2025-26 regular season with a 62-20 record, securing the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. This is the third-best record in franchise history.
Ausar Thompson leads league with 2.0 steals per game
Detroit Pistons defender Ausar Thompson averaged 9.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 0.9 blocks per game in 26 minutes played. He led the NBA with 2.0 steals per game and was a key part of the Pistons' No. 1 ranked defense.
Wembanyama joins exclusive group with Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year wins
Victor Wembanyama joins David Robinson of the Spurs and Michael Jordan as only the third player in NBA history to win both Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards.
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Doncic sidelined by left hamstring injury in Thunder blowout loss
Doncic injured his left hamstring during the Lakers' blowout defeat to the Thunder in Oklahoma City.
Thunder dominate Lakers with commanding 43-point victory
Thunder dominated Lakers 139-96 behind Gilgeous-Alexander's 28 points.