Market icon
Sports·NBA

NBA Defensive Player of the Year Winner

Market icon
Sports·NBA

NBA Defensive Player of the Year Winner

Victor Wembanyama 89.2%

Chet Holmgren 8%

Ausar Thompson 1.4%

Rudy Gobert <1%

Polymarket

$382,530 Vol.

Victor Wembanyama 89.2%

Chet Holmgren 8%

Ausar Thompson 1.4%

Rudy Gobert <1%

Polymarket

$382,530 Vol.

Victor Wembanyama

$214,588 Vol.

89%

Chet Holmgren

$129,412 Vol.

8%

Ausar Thompson

$0 Vol.

1%

Rudy Gobert

$38,530 Vol.

1%

Evan Mobley

$0 Vol.

<1%

Amen Thompson

$0 Vol.

<1%

Draymond Green

$0 Vol.

<1%

Jalen Suggs

$0 Vol.

<1%

Ivica Zubac

$0 Vol.

<1%

Alex Caruso

$0 Vol.

<1%

Kris Dunn

$0 Vol.

<1%

Jalen Duren

$0 Vol.

<1%

Walker Kessler

$0 Vol.

<1%

Bilal Coulibaly

$0 Vol.

<1%

Joel Embiid

$0 Vol.

<1%

Nicolas Claxton

$0 Vol.

<1%

Bam Adebayo

$0 Vol.

<1%

Dyson Daniels

$0 Vol.

<1%

Anthony Davis

$0 Vol.

<1%

Jaren Jackson Jr.

$0 Vol.

<1%

Luguentz Dort

$0 Vol.

<1%

Jonathan Isaac

$0 Vol.

<1%

Zach Edey

$0 Vol.

<1%

Brook Lopez

$0 Vol.

<1%

Jarred Vanderbilt

$0 Vol.

<1%

Kel'el Ware

$0 Vol.

<1%

Donovan Clingan

$0 Vol.

<1%

Jarrett Allen

$0 Vol.

<1%

Keon Ellis

$0 Vol.

<1%

Giannis Antetokounmpo

$0 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$382,530
End Date
Jun 30, 2026
Market Opened
Oct 22, 2025, 1:25 AM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.nba.com/awards

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the player who is awarded the 2025–26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. If the listed player is not announced as a finalist for the 2025–26 Defensive Player of the Year, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Victor Wembanyama's commanding 89% implied probability in the NBA Defensive Player of the Year market stems from his league-leading 3.8 blocks per game and elite defensive rating, anchoring the Spurs to a top-10 defense despite their rebuild—a historic sophomore leap echoing Rudy Gobert's past dominance. Chet Holmgren trails at 8% with strong rim protection for Oklahoma City's No. 1 defense, but Wembanyama's raw counting stats and win shares give traders heavy conviction. Recent developments like Wembanyama's flawless November stretch reinforce this, though challenges could arise from a Holmgren injury surge, Wembanyama rest/injury risks late-season, or voters prioritizing team success amid OKC's contention push.

Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated

Related

Market icon

Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander win the 2025–2026 NBA Clutch Player of the Year?

84%
Market icon

Will Keldon Johnson win the 2025–2026 NBA Sixth Man of the Year?

30%
Market icon

Will JB Bickerstaff win the 2025–2026 NBA Coach of the Year?

59%

Beware of external links.

Frequently Asked Questions

"NBA Defensive Player of the Year Winner" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 30 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Victor Wembanyama" at 89%, followed by "Chet Holmgren" at 8%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 89¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 89% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "NBA Defensive Player of the Year Winner" has generated $382.5K in total trading volume since the market launched on Oct 22, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "NBA Defensive Player of the Year Winner," browse the 30 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "NBA Defensive Player of the Year Winner" is "Victor Wembanyama" at 89%, meaning the market assigns a 89% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Chet Holmgren" at 8%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "NBA Defensive Player of the Year Winner" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.